| So why is my computer running very slow? The truth | | | | You check and see how much disk space you have. If |
| is that there could be one or multiple reasons. Here are | | | | you still have plenty than there's no point in performing |
| the 3 most common problems and then how to fix | | | | this step. |
| them. | | | | And don't forget |
| PROBLEM #1) Lack of space | | | | Afterwards, you remember to go into your "recycle |
| This is what immediately comes to mind when you | | | | bin" and get rid of everything you've just deleted. If you |
| think of PC slowdowns. Lack of room is not always | | | | don't do this than those programs are still eating up |
| the reason but very often is. | | | | room. |
| Do you have to get rid of all your programs manually? | | | | PROBLEM #2) Get rid of Spyware... |
| Not necessarily-there is something known as a "disk | | | | This might be the single most aggravating problem of |
| cleanup" program on your PC... and you can utilize it to | | | | all. In addition to obviously causing identity theft, stolen |
| find the programs you no longer need and get rid of | | | | credit cards and bank account information, they also |
| them. | | | | very often slow your computer down as well. |
| But I recommend doing it by hand. It takes a bit longer, | | | | And this is often the ONLY way you know you have |
| but this way you can make sure you get rid of all the | | | | Spyware... because they are usually almost impossible |
| necessary programs. | | | | to find. |
| The above tool is convenient but not always very | | | | Unless your system has a lot of Spyware on it, you |
| thorough. It only takes 5-10 minutes to do it manually... | | | | likely will not see any difference in your performance. I |
| and I would highly recommend this. | | | | strongly recommend you invest in a good |
| But only do this AFTER... | | | | Anti-Spyware program to eliminate this risk. |