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Why
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Computers may slow
down for a variety of reason. Windows XP installed
machines usually creates temporary files while operating
the computer. There are several methods included in
windows to remove those unnecessary files from the
computer. But most PC users do not care about clearing
up those unwanted files from the computer. Following is
a list of methods which you can use to speedup your
computer and to gain smooth running.
Check for
unnecessary programs which were automatically installed
and running in background |
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Most PC users do not
realize that their computers are probably running a
number of unnecessary programs in the background that
tie up system resources and slow down the system.
Sometimes these programs display an icon in the system
tray. These programs starts automatically with windows
and running in the background without making changes in
the desktop. Those programs will use system memory to
run and reduces the memory power to be used for usual
applications. They can be prevent from starting with
windows by deleting the desired file in startup folder
in start menu. (Start ---> All programs ---> Start up)
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Do not copy your data
(Songs, videos & other essential files) into primary
partition |
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If your windows
operating system installed in drive C:, do not fill it
up with your data. Low drive C: space will probably slow
down the speed of your computer. Do not copy your data
into desktop too, as the desktop also belongs to drive
C:. A general rule of thumb is to maintain at least a
gigabyte or two of free space on the primary hard drive.
If you already have your data in drive C:, move them to
any other partition of your hard disk. |
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Defragment your hard
drive |
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When working on
computer for a some time the hard disk become very
fragmented. That is, the data on the drive is scattered
all over, rather than being organized into discrete
areas. This causes the PC to slow down because it has to
search so much for any data. The Windows defragmenter
(usually found under the Start
Menu/Programs/Accessories/System Tools) comes with
Windows and is an adequate diagnostic tool. Remember to
run the defragmenter over night, since it usually takes
a few hours to finish the process. |
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