My Computer Keeps Freezing - Why Is My Computer So Slow?

 

Hardware
Dust Removal

If you have a computer running slow and it is hardware-related, it tends to be a more expensive fix than that of software. There is a chance, though, that the slow computer solution required is just a matter of dust removal.

Over time, no matter how clean you keep your house, dust is bound to collect inside your computer tower. This is partly due to the fact that the computer tower's inside is an enclosed space, and partly because it is often not touched or opened for very long periods of time.

Luckily, removing dust is a fairly simple task. Make sure everything is unplugged from your computer before you begin! This is most important to remember so you do not damage the computer and not electrocute yourself. Use some form of compressed air. You can buy it at your local computer hardware store and even Wal-Mart for just a few dollars. It is also convenient to having a vacuum running with its nozzle semi-close to the computer so that any loose dust pushed out by the air-in-a-can will not just resettle back in the computer or somewhere else.

Other forms of dust cleaning can be performed too such as using a dry paper towel, though I find the aforementioned method to be most effective. This process, when done every few weeks, can keep your computer running at cooler temperatures and therefore have to fight less to maintain an adequate speed.

Software
Too Many Things Running At Once

Software-related slow computer solutions are most often a lot less complicated than their hardware counterparts. They are also more likely to come at no cost and, if nothing else, definitely much less expensive. Some solutions do not even need a download. Here is one.

It is simple math. The more programs running on a computer at once, the more 'energy' a computer has to use to keep up. Many computers come bundled with a bunch of useless features and programs that should most likely be disabled to get the most speed out of a computer, and prevent it from being just another slow computer with a problem. Take a look at "msconfig" in your Windows setup. It lists all programs that start automatically when Windows starts, and when left untouched, can really start to pile on, increasing boot times tremendously. I would recommend making sure any program of this nature is disabled until you specifically decide to open said program. This is always a good first thing to try when you have a "my computer keeps freezing"-type problem.

Do not panic and scream, " My Computer Keeps Freezing! " Not all PC problems are permanent, nor do all of them cost a lot. There are plenty of free slow computer solutions out there. Many of said solutions are based around "