8 reasons why your computer is slow
Nothing
is more annoying than a slow computer. it slows down your
productivity, it causes frustration etc. So, is your computer is slow? does it
hang alot?, or are you just curious and want to know those things that makes a
computer slow and also how to solve them? if your answer to any of the above
question is yes, then i would advise you to read this post to the very last
full stop .
There
are several things to be aware of when looking for reasons as to why your
computer is slow, or why it hangs alot..
Below
are the 8 major reasons why your computer is slow/hangs alot and also what to
do in each cases.
1. Your computer does not have enough of free hard drive space.
Here
all you need so is delete some of those old movies, songs, pictures and also
uninstall software’s that you rarely use in your system. and also empty your
recycle bin
2. Your PC requires a memory (RAM) upgrade.
When
you use a small ram sized computer for heavy projects such as autocard etc, it
tends to slow down your computer. so to remedy this all you need do is take
your system to a technician for a ram upgrade.
3. Your computer has been running for a long time.
Using
your computer for a long period of time without a reboot overworks the
processor and an overworked processor amongst other things slows down a
computer. to remedy this all you need do is Shutdown your computer and let it
rest for sometime before you use it again.
4. Too many applications running at the same time.
When
too many applications are running at the same time it slows down your computer,
to remedy this all you need to do is Close those applications that are not in
use.
5. Your computer is infected with a virus or malware.
All
you need do here is install a reliable antivirus and do a thorough scan of your
pc
6. There are outdated drivers.
Connect
your system to the internet and update those drivers that are outdated.
7. Your version of Windows (or other platform you may be using) is not genuine
Reinstall
a new windows (or any other platform you may be using) this time make sure it
is genuine.
8. Computer or processor is overheating
An
overheating processor which is as a result of a faulty fan not only slows down
your computer, it can also go ahead and damage something within your computer.
it’s best if you go see your technician.
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