improving the speed of your computer for free
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Improving the Speed of Windows for Free
This article will show you how to improve the speed and efficiency of your computer
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IntroductionThis article will show you how to improve the speed and efficiency of your computer by using techniques and software that is freely available on the Internet.
The author takes no responsibility if you break your computer as a result of the advice on this web page, and advises you have a full backup before proceeding.
The information mainly applies to laptop or desktop PC computers that have been running Microsoft Windows XP, VISTA or 7 for over a year.
Optimising your computer by removing unnecessary processes can improve, and in some cases, repair your computer by fixing reoccurring problems you may be having.
It is important to follow all the steps, and in order.
1) Virus/Malware/Spyware RemovalRestart the computer and constantly tap the F8 key (half-a-second intervals) until a menu appears, and select: SAFE-MODE WITH NETWORKING.
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When the desktop loads, open an Internet browser and navigate to the Malwarebytes (www.malwarebytes.com) website.
Download and run the free version of their excellent anti-malware tool. Run a FULL SCAN and remove any infections found.
Next download and run Hitman Pro free scan (http://www.surfright.nl), for more infection removal. Once that is finished, restart your computer.
- By removing any viruses/malware/trojans/spyware, you should see an improvement in performance.
2) Microsoft Windows Update
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Start the computer and click the Start button or orb, and under the programs menu click Windows Update.
Download and install all critical updates. Also the optional updates can contain updates that are applicable for your computer hardware, which will improve efficiency. If you are asked to restart your computer, do so, and then go back to Microsoft Windows Update and check for more updates.
Continue the process until Windows Update reports no updates are required.
- Updating your computer with new updates can improve efficiency and security.
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3) Clean-up rubbish and temporary filesOvertime your computer collects a lot of temporary and obsolete files that it doesn't need. Go to the www.piriform.com website and download the free CCleaner utility.
Select all boxes apart from "Wipe free space" at the bottom…
Press "Run Cleaner". Once that is done click on the "Registry" button and select all the check boxes. Then press "Scan for Issues", when 100% complete click the "Fix selected issues" button, repeat these steps until all registry issues are resolved.
To complete the clean-up process go to Start menu -> All programs (not XP) -> Accessories -> System Tools -> Disk cleanup. Select the C: drive and click OK.
When asked click OK to remove temporary files.
- Clean-ups help save on disk space and reduce load times in Windows.
4) Check disk
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Open Start menu -> My Computer. Right-click the C: drive and choose Properties.
Click the Tools tab at the top. Click the Check now button. Check both check boxes.You will need to restart your computer.
If any errors are found you will need to repeat this process.
- Using Check Disk (chkdsk) repairs the computer hard disk if there are any errors contained on the disk
5) Disk defragmenter
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Open Start menu -> My Computer.
Right-click the C: drive and choose Properties.
Click the Tools tab at the top. Click the Defragment now button.
FINISHED!Hopefully you will see an improvement in speed and efficiency of your computer.
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