Computer Speed Test
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So you think you're computer is running slow and you want to run a computer speed test to check it out?
There's nothing more frustrating then having a slow computer. I know the feeling.
I hate it when I run into the room to quickly check my email 15 minutes later I'm still there because it took too so long for it to load.
There's nothing more frustrating then having a slow computer. I know the feeling.
I hate it when I run into the room to quickly check my email 15 minutes later I'm still there because it took too so long for it to load.
What Causes My Computer To Run So Slowly?
There are several things that could cause your computer to run slowly. Here are a few of the most common.
Your computer is too old and just don't have the power to run today's software and technology. If you're computer is more than 2 years old, you might want to look into upgrading it to stay up to date with technology.
One of the most crucial files in Windows is called the registry. The registry file contains very important information about your computer, the programs installed, hardware information, and much more. When this file becomes cluttered over time, it slows down the whole system.
Too many programs installed, low on space. Windows takes advantage of the available space on your harddrive. When this space is low, windows will run very slowly. Also if the harddrive is not organized by running a disk defragementer, the fragmented files causes the computer to slow down as well.
Too many things running in background. Majority of programs that you install also runs in the background. Any type of firewall, virus scanner, spyware scanner, cameras, printers, email programs, etc, etc, etc usually install software that runs in the background monitoring your system. At any given time, even with nothing on your screen, there could be hundred of programs that are running in the background. These programs also use some of your computer's resources and when they're all running at once it's a huge drain on your system. Especially if your computer is a couple years old.
Sometimes when files are corrupt they cause the computer to run very slowly. Not all files in your computer are critical, but they play an important role in maintaining the health of the computer. If these files become corrupt and cannot perform their function windows cannot run at optimal speed.
Your Computer is a Clunker
Your computer is too old and just don't have the power to run today's software and technology. If you're computer is more than 2 years old, you might want to look into upgrading it to stay up to date with technology.
The Windows Registry
One of the most crucial files in Windows is called the registry. The registry file contains very important information about your computer, the programs installed, hardware information, and much more. When this file becomes cluttered over time, it slows down the whole system.
Running out of Room
Too many programs installed, low on space. Windows takes advantage of the available space on your harddrive. When this space is low, windows will run very slowly. Also if the harddrive is not organized by running a disk defragementer, the fragmented files causes the computer to slow down as well.
Things you Don't Know About
Too many things running in background. Majority of programs that you install also runs in the background. Any type of firewall, virus scanner, spyware scanner, cameras, printers, email programs, etc, etc, etc usually install software that runs in the background monitoring your system. At any given time, even with nothing on your screen, there could be hundred of programs that are running in the background. These programs also use some of your computer's resources and when they're all running at once it's a huge drain on your system. Especially if your computer is a couple years old.
Corrupt Files
Sometimes when files are corrupt they cause the computer to run very slowly. Not all files in your computer are critical, but they play an important role in maintaining the health of the computer. If these files become corrupt and cannot perform their function windows cannot run at optimal speed.
10 Things you can Quickly do to Speed up your Computer!
1. Clear the temporary files in Internet Explorer
2. Delete stored cookies in Internet Explorer
3. Run disk diagnostic scan/repair.
4. Run disk defragmenter
5. Remove unused programs
6. Disable unnecessary programs in startup.
7. Scan computer for spyware.
8. Scan computer for viruses.
9. Run System File Check (File Signature Verification Utility)
10. Restart computer regularly.
2. Delete stored cookies in Internet Explorer
3. Run disk diagnostic scan/repair.
4. Run disk defragmenter
5. Remove unused programs
6. Disable unnecessary programs in startup.
7. Scan computer for spyware.
8. Scan computer for viruses.
9. Run System File Check (File Signature Verification Utility)
10. Restart computer regularly.
Clearing Temporary Files in Internet Explorer 7
Whenever you're online doing your normal routine Internet Explorer will save a copy of just about everything you view online. Web pages, images, etc are all downloaded and saved on your computer in an effort to speed up sites that you visit often.
While this is not a bad thing, over time this can add up fast and cause problems with Internet Explorer such as running slowly, freezing, and crashing.
While this is not a bad thing, over time this can add up fast and cause problems with Internet Explorer such as running slowly, freezing, and crashing.
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Deleting Cookies in Internet Explorer 7
Cookies on the other hand are a little different. You're probably heard all the bad things about cookies, but I'm here to tell you they are not bad. A cookie is just a small file placed on your computer by a website that keeps a copy of your personalized settings with them. They're not harmful or anything, but can cause speed issues if they become corrupt or you have too many on your computer.
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How to Run a Disk Diagnostic and Repair?
Click Start
Then Run
Type CMD
The command prompt should appear.
Type chkdsk/f and press Enter.
The scan should start running now, however if the drive is in use you may receive the following message.
If you get this message, type Y and press Enter. Now restart your computer to run the scan.
How to Remove Unused Programs?
If you're anything like me you have many programs that you have installed and have never used them. These programs are taking up space on your computer and can cause it to run slower.
Depending on the free space available on your computer, you might want to remove unused programs.
Here's a short video on how to remove programs from Windows XP.
Depending on the free space available on your computer, you might want to remove unused programs.
Here's a short video on how to remove programs from Windows XP.
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How to Run a Disk Defrag?
The purpose of the disk defragmenter is a little hard to explain to a non techie. Basically when a file is saved on your computer, that one file could be split into hundreds of pieces and saved in blocks throughout the harddrive.
Because this one file is split into hundreds of pieces throughout the drive, it takes windows a long time to locate each piece and put them back together.
The disk defragmenter looks at your entire drive and rearranges everything so these pieces are all together in one location. Because of this, the time it takes the computer to retrieve files from the drive is increased, which in turn speeds up the computer.
Because this one file is split into hundreds of pieces throughout the drive, it takes windows a long time to locate each piece and put them back together.
The disk defragmenter looks at your entire drive and rearranges everything so these pieces are all together in one location. Because of this, the time it takes the computer to retrieve files from the drive is increased, which in turn speeds up the computer.
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This lens was meant to give you a start to help speed up your computer. The steps are pretty simple if you follow along. There are other computer speed tests that you can do that can also help.
A wise person once said "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he'll feed himself for life".
The techniques used by computer technicians to speed up your computer can be done by yourself.
They are not hard and once you do them a couple times, they'll become second nature to you.
It's like the quote above... Learn to do these few basic things and you'll never need to pay another computer technician again to speed up your computer.
And... To make this even easiler I recommend the videos by Tiit Raag.
Tiit has created 13 easy-to-understand videos and transcripts to keep your computer running in tip top shape.
You can watch the videos and follow along, or read the transcripts. Plus you get two bonus videos and transcripts as well.
Click Here to check out Tiit's Fast PC Secrets now.
A wise person once said "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he'll feed himself for life".
The techniques used by computer technicians to speed up your computer can be done by yourself.
They are not hard and once you do them a couple times, they'll become second nature to you.
It's like the quote above... Learn to do these few basic things and you'll never need to pay another computer technician again to speed up your computer.
And... To make this even easiler I recommend the videos by Tiit Raag.
Tiit has created 13 easy-to-understand videos and transcripts to keep your computer running in tip top shape.
You can watch the videos and follow along, or read the transcripts. Plus you get two bonus videos and transcripts as well.
Click Here to check out Tiit's Fast PC Secrets now.
Discover How To Make Your Computer Run Faster Without Buying Any New Software Or Hardware - Guaranteed!
Boost Performance
Increase Safety
Minimal Cost
Simple to Do
In the least amount of time.
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