Computer Maintenance: System Check – Is software the problem?
September 27th, 2009
So you have taken a look at all your hardware and it seems to be ok. So what are the remaining options as to the cause of your situation? Let’s start with the basics:
System Running Slow – Some options here would include the following:
- Getting more RAM for the machine
- Cleaning unnecessary programs off the machine
- Getting a faster HD
- Adding an external HD
- System registry cleaning (You need a program or serious professional for this)
Checking your browser – Sometimes it’s just the internet that runs slow. Check these:
- Make sure your browser is updated.
- Make sure you are not running more than 10 tabs (more than 7 will slow almost any machine down)
- Check your cookies and temp files.
- Run an anti-virus scan to make sure you are not infected.
If those do not work and your computer is still running slower than you like, just bring it by and I will take a look to see if I can isolate the problem for you. As always please feel free to contact me directly for assistance on a project such as this.
Until next time!
~Geoff
