Is your computer slow? Do you get error messages you don't even know how to interpret?
Chances are, you're making 5 big mistakes that are responsible for this.
Fixing these 5 mistakes can make all the difference between a sluggish, slow computer and a fast, high performance computer.
In my lens, I'm going to show you exactly what those 5 mistakes are and how you can fix them.
I will also be providing you better solutions to software you may already be using to further enhance your computer's performance.
After making these 5 changes you won't believe the difference. I know when I made these changes I was surprised at how much better my computer ran and functioned.
PC Mistake #1: Using the Wrong Anti-Virus Program
PC Mistake #1: Using the Wrong Anti-Virus Program
You are better off having an anti-virus program than none at all. However, the program you use matters.
One of the most popular programs is Norton. Believe it or not, choosing Norton is one of the biggest mistakes you could make.
I used to use Norton. Not only does it slow down your computer, but it doesn't do its job as well as it should be.
The solution will surprise you.
The anti-virus program I use doesn't slow me down. It's very effective at eliminating viruses and, the best part is, it's free!
The software is use is called AVG anti-virus and you can download it here for free!
Not only is AVG easy to install, it's fast and works well. After installing AVG, I never had a virus problem again. You can get over 70 more great tricks by checking this out!
You are better off having an anti-virus program than none at all. However, the program you use matters.
One of the most popular programs is Norton. Believe it or not, choosing Norton is one of the biggest mistakes you could make.
I used to use Norton. Not only does it slow down your computer, but it doesn't do its job as well as it should be.
The solution will surprise you.
The anti-virus program I use doesn't slow me down. It's very effective at eliminating viruses and, the best part is, it's free!
The software is use is called AVG anti-virus and you can download it here for free!
Not only is AVG easy to install, it's fast and works well. After installing AVG, I never had a virus problem again. You can get over 70 more great tricks by checking this out!
PC Mistake #2: Keeping Problem Programs
PC Mistake #2: Keeping Problem Programs
I'm sure you're familiar with this one. You start up your computer and it takes you 3 minutes before you can do anything.
There are all these programs loading at the same time, and you don't even know what they are.
Enter msconfig.
Msconfig comes with Windows. It allows you to turn on and off the programs you want to load when your computer's desktop appears.
On the bottom left hand of your screen, click Start and then Run.
A text box will appear. Simply type msconfig and click enter.
Click the "Startup" tab and you will see a list of the programs that load.
You may not know what's what, so here are some helpful hints to guide you:
- To turn off a program and prevent it from loading, click the checkbox to the left of the item to uncheck it.
- The best way to figure out what program the file may be associated with is to look to the right of it to see the path or directory where the file is coming from.
- If the path includes the words "common files" it would be best to avoid it as messing with it may cause more problems.
- If the path is a directory you're familiar with, such as My Documents or Program Files, chances are, you don't need to have it checked.
After you have clicked "apply" at the bottom of the msconfig window and click the "close" button, you will be asked if you want to restart Windows or exit without restarting.
All this means is that the changes won't take effect until after you restart your computer, but it's not necessary to do this now.
Click the appropriate button.
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I'm sure you're familiar with this one. You start up your computer and it takes you 3 minutes before you can do anything.
There are all these programs loading at the same time, and you don't even know what they are.
Enter msconfig.
Msconfig comes with Windows. It allows you to turn on and off the programs you want to load when your computer's desktop appears.
On the bottom left hand of your screen, click Start and then Run.
A text box will appear. Simply type msconfig and click enter.
Click the "Startup" tab and you will see a list of the programs that load.
You may not know what's what, so here are some helpful hints to guide you:
- To turn off a program and prevent it from loading, click the checkbox to the left of the item to uncheck it.
- The best way to figure out what program the file may be associated with is to look to the right of it to see the path or directory where the file is coming from.
- If the path includes the words "common files" it would be best to avoid it as messing with it may cause more problems.
- If the path is a directory you're familiar with, such as My Documents or Program Files, chances are, you don't need to have it checked.
After you have clicked "apply" at the bottom of the msconfig window and click the "close" button, you will be asked if you want to restart Windows or exit without restarting.
All this means is that the changes won't take effect until after you restart your computer, but it's not necessary to do this now.
Click the appropriate button.
So you think you've boosted your computer's speed now? You haven't seen anything yet! Check this out!
PC Mistake #3: Too Much Junk
PC Mistake #3: Too Much Junk
After a while of computer usage, losing your hard drive space is inevitable.
To clean things up, you simply need to get a program that can delete those temporary files you don't need without having to worry if the file was important.
The program that has worked best for me is WinCleaner. It is an older program but it does the job. It's safe to use because any task is performs can be easily undone.
When you choose certain tasks, WinCleaner will sometimes ask if you want to create backup of the files to be deleted.
Simply click yes and all you have to do if you don't like the changes afterwards is choose "undelete" from its menu.
Check out WinCleaner by clicking here!
After a while of computer usage, losing your hard drive space is inevitable.
To clean things up, you simply need to get a program that can delete those temporary files you don't need without having to worry if the file was important.
The program that has worked best for me is WinCleaner. It is an older program but it does the job. It's safe to use because any task is performs can be easily undone.
When you choose certain tasks, WinCleaner will sometimes ask if you want to create backup of the files to be deleted.
Simply click yes and all you have to do if you don't like the changes afterwards is choose "undelete" from its menu.
Check out WinCleaner by clicking here!
PC Mistake #4: Using the Default Windows Theme
PC Mistake #4: Using the Default Windows Theme
I know the default Windows theme is pretty, but it's slow. The window transitions and the graphics make your machine slower.
The fix for this is simple. Find an area of space on your desktop, right click and click properties on the drop down menu. Click on the "Appearances" tab.
Here is where you can choose another theme. Choose the theme "Classic."
Click "Apply" and, in a moment, your theme will be changed.
After you open windows and click on different things, you'll notice that Windows runs quicker.
A simple optimization trick like this can boost your computer's performance. It's very simple, yet very powerful.
To unlock the untapped power of your PC that you're not even aware of, go here to learn what speed tricks are right under your nose!
I know the default Windows theme is pretty, but it's slow. The window transitions and the graphics make your machine slower.
The fix for this is simple. Find an area of space on your desktop, right click and click properties on the drop down menu. Click on the "Appearances" tab.
Here is where you can choose another theme. Choose the theme "Classic."
Click "Apply" and, in a moment, your theme will be changed.
After you open windows and click on different things, you'll notice that Windows runs quicker.
A simple optimization trick like this can boost your computer's performance. It's very simple, yet very powerful.
To unlock the untapped power of your PC that you're not even aware of, go here to learn what speed tricks are right under your nose!
PC Mistake #5: Installing Windows Updates
PC Mistake #5: Installing Windows Updates
Stop downloading and installing Windows Updates.
I'm not talking about updates for your programs. I'm talking about security updates and patches.
Why?
Because I've noticed that after I have downloaded and installed Windows updates, my computer runs slower than before I installed them.
So what do you do to fix the bugs?
Unfortunately, I'm not aware of aware of another way to fix the bugs, but usually when you download "fixes," they make your computer run slower and, in my opinion, aren't worth that sacrifice.
Stop downloading and installing Windows Updates.
I'm not talking about updates for your programs. I'm talking about security updates and patches.
Why?
Because I've noticed that after I have downloaded and installed Windows updates, my computer runs slower than before I installed them.
So what do you do to fix the bugs?
Unfortunately, I'm not aware of aware of another way to fix the bugs, but usually when you download "fixes," they make your computer run slower and, in my opinion, aren't worth that sacrifice.
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