It seems to be running slower than usual.
2007-01-13 14:09:05 · 9 answers · asked by Austin F 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It is not necessarily "bad", but the reason it is running slow is because as your computer runs, bits of info are stored in the ram so if you start the same program or document it will load faster. But as it accumulates less and less of your ram is available, so you can restart your computer, and it refreshes the ram, or you can find a memory refresher program that dumps some of the ram and start off semi-fresh.
2007-01-13 14:14:02 · answer #1 · answered by michaelchavez07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a branded computer (dell, compaq, etc, get the picture) you can leave it on for 5 years straight without any problems at all. If you assembled it by yourself (as I did with my last PC) you will find troubles down the road if something was miscalulated (most common fault are the power supply being too weak and not receiving enough heat disipation from your system) If its running slower you should reset it once in a while. The problem is memory fragmentation. It goes away on resets. If you are using it as a server system, there are free utilities which can reset it on system hangups or memory problems.
2007-01-13 22:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by Paco R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run my computers for a year without shutting down, but my systems are 8 Macs, and a dozen http://pclinuxos.com systems on PCs. They are immune to the "114,000 Microsoft Virus Definitions"
and memory leaks, among other problems.
It is recommended in the Microsoft Service Bulletins to reboot every 7 to 10 days, to flush the cache, and to reload the entire system at least every three months.
I recommend you grab a FREE Operating System that can really run unstoppable, secure, such as http://pclinuxos.com which is immune to the "114,000 Microsoft Virus Definitions".
2007-01-13 22:28:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are designed to be on 24/7 turning it off and on causes the most damage with the heating and cooling of components. its probly slower cos uv got more processes running
2007-01-13 22:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by whitenight639 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally no problem. But you should monitor the CPU temp. and if u see its within the range then no prob.
Its possible and normal that its running slow. Restarting the PC will solve this prob.
2007-01-13 22:15:17 · answer #5 · answered by tasdiqahmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a windows machine, they seem to do better with a theraputic reboot now and then. Try rebooting it to see if it runs faster. Try defragging it too - that may well speed things up for you.
2007-01-13 22:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It dont hurt but your light bill other then every once in a while reboot it and magnatize your screen and once a month Get air in a can and blow out the dust in you comp. and scan you comp every day with antvirus and spy ware.
2007-01-13 22:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by baileyone79 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If well ventilated its ok.
Shutting sown/restarting decreases the components life.
I hybernate, never shutdown.
2007-01-13 22:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by INOA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heck if I know, this dell insiron has been on for near 2 years solid now...we suppose to turn them off?
2007-01-13 22:18:41 · answer #9 · answered by robert3181951 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋