So this is a common issue which all the computer users face very frequently.
But the reality is that many a times I too face this issue.
What slows down the computer?
Firstly, before fixing a slow computer, we should find out the reason of its slow response.
Lets find out why a computer become so slow over time or suddenly, freezes or become unresponsive.
Furthermore there are many other factors which could be the cause of the slow computer speed.
And here is the list.
Low disk space
Some times you dont realize, but disk space of your gear left very low.
Or run adisk cleanupand restart the PC.
Check the unnecessary apps running in the background using the task manager.
Task manager will show how much CPU and RAM a running app is taking up.
So either let them finish first or you canclose a program forcefully.
If this is the case then solve the100% disk usage issue.
In fact it could be a temporary issue which may resolve automatically after some time.
Stuck Windows update
In Windows 10 the PC may also be slowed down by a stuck windows update.
In fact, there is no choice between stopping Windows 10 updates and installing Windows automatically.
To fix the issue checkout :How to fix stuck Windows update.
Or you may get some bad sectors in your hard drive that are slowing down your gear.
To find these types of errors, run Scandisk.
Or run a repair utility for Windows that can fix these common problems.
The main problem could be a damaged hard drive.
find out if there is no sound from your hard disc.
If it makes a sound, damage could occur at any moment.
So substitute for it and back up your data.
As a result this make the processor overheated which slows down your PC speed.
So check that that your computers all fans are working fine.
But actually this is not the case.
And Sometimes lots of addon in the surfing app can also cause the slow PC.
So always check for unnecessary web app addons and disable them.
With these hacks your can speed up your gear for free.
Remove unwanted startup items
Remove any unwanted or unnecessary startup items which get load automatically when computer starts.
But, like verify that any security program, antivirus or spyware programs is not scanning in the background.
It cause the system slow down during scanning.
Some times this may be the cause of your problem.
Suppose you just update the windows but not the driver.
And old driver is not compatible with the new windows update.
So take care specially Graphics driver as it could be the main cause for this.
These guides may be helpful to you:How to update drivers.
There are many PC optimizer software are there in the market.
They takes up hard drive space and may also possible keep running in the background.
So you’ve got the option to remove these unused software from the system byuninstallingthem.
To do so go toSettingsor control panel and choose Apps.
go for the apps you want to uninstall under apps & features.
You may alsouninstall an inbuilt appof Windows 10.
A SSD does not require defragmentation.
you could do this either by searching for defragment in Windows search bar or Open Windows Explorer.
Go to My Computer right-punch the hard disk you want to optimize and punch Properties.
Under Tools tab there should be an option Optimize Now.
It will automatically defragment and optimize the hard drive.
Increase virtual memory
Computer usesvirtual memorywhen an app / game utilize all of its physical memory.
So if there is less virtual memory in the system could impact performance of large apps and games.
Virtual memory depends on the free hard disk space.
you’re free to Increase virtual memory manually.
Though it is beneficial when you have less RAM.
If you computer have enough RAM then it will hardly show any significance impacts.
But if due to any reason you are unable to install more RAM then it could help you.
Check for viruses and spyware
Malware are on high rise these days.
It could be in any form in computer and make it slow.
Any adware or potentially unwanted program may also cause it to run slow.
So always install a goodantivirus softwareto prevent any eventuality.
So it could be common problem with you as well.
Restart computer daily at least once.
It solves many issues and make your PC faster.
Turn off visual effects
you’re able to turn off visual effects.
As visual effects also take some memory, so it may increase the speed of slow PC.
you’ve got the option to refertips to optimize windows 10.
At least it is better then investing in a new PC.
Certainly these upgrade will speed up the PC.
Upgrade from traditional hard disk to SSD
This hack will dramatically increase the speed of your PC.
SSD are way faster then the traditional magnetic disks knows as HDD or hard disk.
Add more RAM
Adding more RAM will definitely increase the speed of an old or new PC.
So adding more RAM will solve the issue and make the PC faster.
Otherwise instead of improving the performance it could impact negatively.
Let them finish first and it should work fine.
Or the other reason could be the virus infection.
Yes you could do it to a great extend by doing RAM upgrade and HDD to SSD upgrade.
But if you gotta upgrade the processing power then we recommend you to buy a new PC.
To run a software or app, computer loads the file from hard disk to the RAM.
It can not be run directly from the storage, this is the way how computer works.
So it is obvious that on first run big software can take some time.
And when you start it next time it loads quickly from the RAM.
RAM is faster then the Hard disk.
Antivirus may effect performance a little but does not make it so slow.
Either antivirus is scanning the full system in the background or there could some other reason for it.
To fix it you need follow the steps give in the article.
It means your Windows update has stuck in between.
Never attempt to power off computer during a update and let it finish properly.
If it has been already stuck then you gotta uninstall unfinished updates first.
