Slow Computer Solutions & Repair. Free Help for Computer Running Slow 
SLOW COMPUTER REPAIR GUYSlow computer? My name is David, and over the years I have helped many people whose computers have gotten bogged down. Based on my experience, I have developed this guide to show you the fastest and most efficient tips to De-Bog your PC. Below you will find the solutions you need to restore speed to sluggish computer. MY COMPUTER IS SLOWER THAN IT USED TO BE. WHAT MAKES A COMPUTER SLOW DOWN?Essentially, it has to do with diminishing resources. Over time we add: music, games, pictures, MOVIES!; and these begin to use up the finite resources of the computer. Before long, there are too many processes, too little RAM, and too little Disk Space. FOLLOW THESE STEPS AND BEGIN SPEEDING UP PC NOW!1. Backup Before anything else, make sure you save ALL your Documents, pictures, term papers, music, financial data, email, bookmarks, etc. You should always have and maintain backups. 2. Priority Updates. Make sure Windows is up-to-date: Our first line of defense against threats. We recommend using automatic updates. Fix: Windows Update If your PC is slower than normal at performing routine tasks, you may have spyware - MICROSOFT 3. Spies are watching. Spyware is a small program which records information about your internet activity and relays it back to thieves. Spyware will impede PC performance considerably. A sudden decrease in performance could indicate a malware infection. Fix: Remove Spyware and other Malware 4. Virus infection. These are small programs, using resources on YOUR computer, which you never asked for, and make computer really slow! Keep antivirus software up to date. Fix: Scan for Viruses cleaning out unnecessary Registry keys can boost performance - MICROSOFT 5. Registry repair. Your registry is like a directory of all the programs and other files you have on your system. This too can become disorganized and cause your hardware to run slowly. Speed up PC with a registry cleaner. Fix: Clean and repair Registry 6. Tame Security Suites Internet Security is an absolute necessity. Here are some ways to minimize their impact upon our system resources. Fix: Tame the Suite 7. System breach. If you don't already have a firewall or don't think you need one you may want to review this step. Your computer could be sending and receiving unauthorized data. Do not be a spammer's zombie! 8. Unused Programs. Programs you do not use or do not need, require space on your hard drives, and in memory - making computer run slow, and possibly delay startup and shutdown. 9. Wasted space. Remove temporary and unnecessary files from your hard drive. Freeing up operating space can speed up your PC. Fix: Run Disk Cleanup 10. File fragmentation. Over time, the files on your hard drive get broken into pieces, making them harder to retrieve and update. Result: Everything take longer to retrieve and save. 11. Disk Errors. Your PC spends much time reading and writing data to the hard drives. Low performance can be caused by badly arranged or erroneous data on your hard disk. Fix: Run Check Disk 12. System Recovery. If your laptop or desktop seems beyond all help, but is only a few years old, you have another option ... restore computer to factory condition. 13. Free utilities A collection of free utilities for the adventurous beginner and the technically savvy. Free antispyware, free antivirus software, free registry cleaner, and more, to speed up PC! Fix: Free Utilities "More memory: It's the quickest, easiest, cheapest upgrade." -PC MAGAZINE 14. Low Memory. Having enough memory can make the difference in speed. Eg., Windows XP runs very well with 2Gig or more, and well enough for most people with 1G, but a PC runs slower with less. Vista needs more. Adding memory can be the least expensive and yet one of the most significant ways to speed up computer. Fix: Check your memory 15. Old hardware. Technology changes fast. And with each new change comes more advanced software to take advantage of the speed. It may be, its time for you to consider trading in your slow system for a faster one. Fix: Buy faster computer "Windows ... may run slowly" (due to indexing service) -MicroSoft 16. Windows indexing service. The indexing service helps Windows OS find information faster. But if you are like most, it uses more resources than it is worth. Fix: Turn off indexing 17. Eye candy. Some of the graphical options set by default are unnecessary. Speed up computer by turning off some of the glitter. Also extends battery charge on laptops. 18. Dust in the machine. After hundreds of hours of sifting through household air, the computer literally accumulates dust in the fans and heat-sink. This problem especially affects laptops. Fix: Blow away the dust! 19. More advanced problem. If you're still asking, 'Why is my computer so slow?' after applying the above solutions, you may need to seek more advanced help. Fix: Get more help Help us help others Speed up their PCKnow anyone who has complained: "My computer is so slow!", please help us, and Email a friend about DeBog and help them speed up their PC Add DeBog to your favorite Social bookmarking community! 15000 visitors a month looking for repair. Do you offer PC repair in you area? Add your computer repair service DISCLAIMER
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