he first step to fixing
a slow computer is to verify that your machine is the actual source of
the problem. Videos that seem to buffer forever, and websites that take
ages to load, may not be your computer’s fault. Geek Squad agent Derek
Meister claims that many people mistakenly identify a slow system as the
problem when “it’s actually not the computer, [but] their broadband
connection.” See “Downloads are taking forever” below for instructions
on how to use Speedtest.net to diagnose a slow connection.
If the problem is your PC, check whether you have plenty of free space
on the hard drive holding your operating system. Windows needs room to
create files while your system is running. If your hard drive is maxed
out, performance suffers. Now is the perfect time to clear some space.
your pc pic is like this when its slow
Microsoft’s System
Configuration tool is your next-best bet for tackling slow performance.
Many applications launch automatically when your machine boots up, which
can stretch out boot time—especially on older, slower PCs. Make a habit
of trimming the startup items. Open the tool by pressing Windows-R,
typing msconfig, and pressing the Enter key
Checking the Startup Item
and Manufacturer columns is the best way to figure out which potential
performance-killers you can safely disable. Avoid messing with any of
the services and programs that have Microsoft Corporation listed as the
manufacturer. Items such as AdobeAAMUpdater, Google Update, Pando Media
Booster, Spotify, and Steam Client Bootstrapper are all fair game.
Regardless, err on the side of caution: If you’re not sure what the
program or service does, don’t disable it
Once you’ve made all your changes, click OK and restart the computer. It should boot up quicker and feel noticeably faster