It is sure that no one wants to work with a slow computer for it will bring more inconvenience. If you are eager to have a faster computer all the time, please do not miss this article, telling how to avoid a slow computer.

Though many factors result in a slow computer, in our daily life, we can effort from the small details below to avoid a slow computer:

1)  Scan the computer for virus regularly. It is appreciated to install a specific anti-virus program (more would be counterproductive) on the computer and scan for virus at a regular basic

2)  Disable some unnecessary startup entries. You can go to Star -> Run -> type msconfig to access Startup, and then delete entries that do not need to automatically run at windows startup. For some unsure entries, check the “WinTasks Process Library” for a description of the known system processes, applications and spywares.

3)  Uninstall some unwanted /useless programs from Add/Remove Programs.

4)  Turn off all unnecessary animations and active desktop. You can simply go to Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> click Settings within Performance-> click Custom within Visual Effects, and then disable some relevant user interface.

5) Cancel some unwanted services. By default, Windows XP will recall some unwanted services, which will only slow down the computer, making no sense in protecting the computer. You can turn them off by going Start-> run-> type Services.msc to open Services, and then stop or modify the startup types of the unwanted service. Hence, the computer will be much faster at startup.

6)  Visit Microsoft’s Windows Update site regularly, download/ install all updates marked with “Critical”. Normally, a notification message that informs of new updates will popped up from the task bar.

7)  Defrag the computer and clean up temporary/useless file. You can right click the drive you want to defragment to select Properties, and then click Disk Cleanup to begin the cleanup process. Finally, please go to Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools-> Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard disk

Hopefully, if you always pay attention to and insist on the seven tips above, your computer won’t run slower. But please note that, though a disk defragmentation seems a little simple, it helps greatly speed up the computer. If you have never run it before, go to defragment it now.

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