system very slow

[kunadha]

Of recently my laptop is taking more time for log in. What should I do to improve its performance?

[smith134]

When you realize that your computer performance became slow down, you need to optimize your computer
at once here are some steps when and how to optimize your computer:

1.Whenever any application or program crashes ed, or you see any error massage regarding your
computer disk driver, Over time that errors could be slow your computer. You should perform clean
up disk error utility.

2. Run defragmentaer at all costs within a week. Due to Data in a hard disk is not necessarily
stored in a contiguous manner, your hard disk files searching process is goes slow. Defragment
utility will placing file together and organizing them by program and size.

3. Those application or program which you not need often, you should uninstall them instantly.

4. Always schedule virus Scan for your computer. This will prevent your computer from unknown
threat like viruses, spywares, worms etc.

5. Most of uses Internet Explorer cause keep huge of temporary files, cookies, and histories. It
is the another reason of slow performance of computer. If you want to make Internet Explorer run
faster then you need to delete those temporary files.

6. If you feel that your computer startup time is too long, then you can prevent programs from
running at startup. You can disable those program which is not need to startup. To prevent
program form startup Click on Start then on RUN and type msconfig. click on the startup tab.

7. you can check as well computer cooling system. Because Micro Processor heating is another cause of slow performance.

These above tips really helpful to maintenance a computer. People should performed these above tips on regularly basis.
A well maintained computer work fast and run smooth.

[MrBounty]

Surely such drastic measures aren't essential??

Maybe there are some progs using too much memory?

Maybe not enough memory in the machine?

Running a defrag "at all costs" - isn't that putting it in a "scary" manner for someone who is maybe not too sure about PCs??

[Ethel]

Good heavens!

smith134 is being a bit too enthusiastic. As your computer is taking a long time to get started it is highly likely you have far too many programs starting automatically - programs that you may not use all the time.

Many programs install themselves themselves in the start up folder when you first put them on your pc - this includes office software, satnav, mp3, printer,, external drive software - the list is endless.

This all slows down boot up time and also uses up resources unnecessarily.

It is easily sorted. Click Start - run and type
msconfig

in the box. Click enter and click the start up tab. Take your time going through the list - a lot of it will be necessary to make your pc run properly and some will be your firewall and antivirus, which you do need to start automatically.

Untick the boxes you are sure you don't need. If you are uncertain about anything, google for information or ask here.
Click 'apply' and reboot your pc.

It is a good idea to defrag your pc periodically but it won't go bang if you don't.