How can I make my computer run faster?

Question

How do I defragment your hard drive or upgrade my memory?

Answer 1

There are two groups of things you can do that I know of; one costs money, but will probably give you better results, and the other is free, but not as effective:

1. Hardware upgrade: You can up the ante and increase your amount of RAM (memory cards). $$

2. "Software" or system changes: "Defrag" your hard drive. On a PC, you can go into system tools through the control panel, and run the "Defrag" program. This may take awhile, so be prepared to start it and walk away from the computer for awhile.

Another program I have seen available is at www.google.com. I haven't personally tested it, since I am on a mac, but I trust google and their programs. This one in particular is called "Pack." They also have a program that is a web accelerator.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

You can defragment your hard drive or upgrade your memory.

Answer 3

The following steps should speed up your PC. Do all of the steps with patience:

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)
3. Run disk defragmenter, no matter what it says.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.
6. Delete all history files and search history. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.
Like: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1

* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)
14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.
15. Update your audio & video drivers.
16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.

Use CCleaner to get rid of unnecessary junks:
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1)

More info from CNET: (Speed Up your Windows)
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html

Answer 4

You can defrag your computer by going to the start button: accesories>system tools>disk defragmenter.

Answer 5

download "tune up utilities 2007"
I just got this program and i love my computer.XP(Which i used to hate)(a lot)
It has everything from fixing errors to customizin appearance.
My computer looks windows vista . hehe.
Just try it for 30 days.
it'll seem complicated, but after an hour with it, you're set.
And you can get a free better disk defragmenter too

Answer 6

The best way is to crash it and reinstall windows every six months or so. You will be amazed at how fast your computer works when you do a thorough wipe of everything and start anew.

Answer 7

Try this...

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-gwpO2kQjd65gVHQHhx0b5oc-?cq=1&p=21

Answer 8

http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ go here and follow if your computer runs slow