Make Your PC Run Faster
The most common problem with a PC is the neglect of preventive maintenance. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. However, most PC owners neglect simple preventative maintenance, which can save them countless hours of unproductively.
As a IT professional, I would like to share with you a favorite website along with many tips. One of my all time favorite websites as a geek (don’t worry if your not) is Major Geek.
Recently I was approached by a client with a PC which was running dirt slow. You could actually watch windows open and close. The poor computer had four different anti-virus programs trying to run at the same time. You can over due it! In addition, it had malware, Trojan’s, and a outdated Windows XP Service Pack. All of these things can lead to a very sick PC.
Use the Major Geek website as a reference for excellent downloads.
How To Protect Your Computer
- Install an up to date anti-spyware:“Malwarebytes” was recently recommended by a friend, to use on a heavily infected PC. Malwarebytes worked flawlessly for me. My long time favorite has been “Spybot-Search & Destroy,” although I would choose Malwarebytes over Spybot.
- Install an up to date anti-virus: AVG Free Edition comes highly recommended. Currently, I personally use this software on all of my personal and business computers. With the free edition, the user can adjust the setting to accomodate a desired system scan time.
Don’t Forget Your Memory
- Install more Memory: Installing more memory is a quick fix to a faster running PC. Windows XP can operate on 256 Mb RAM. Microsoft Windows Vista memory requirements are larger than those of its predecessor Windows XP. My recommendation is at least 1Gb RAM, possibly more depending on the software used.
- Belarc Advisor: A very useful software program which identifies what is under your hood. This free tool identifies your hardware and software. Use this program if you do not want to dig inside your computer, but wish to upgrade your memory. Belarc Advisor produces a detailed profile of hardware and software installed on your computer, including all software serial numbers.
Updated Service Pack
Lastly, make sure your PC has the most current Windows Service Pack installed along with any security updates. These updates are created specifically to fix any existing bugs, and enhance the performance of your software.
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