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Top 10 Causes of a Slow PC

5. Security Software

Security software programs and suites demands huge portion of your system resources

and memory.  This can also be a cause of slow PC performance because the security
software may constantly scanning and monitoring your computer for threats. 

6. Uninstalled programs

Uninstalling an application through control panel or by application’s uninstall program has been known to leave behind bits and pieces of the uninstalled program.  These bits and pieces may also slow down the PC .

7. Pagefile

The Windows page file is a temporary area of memory that your computer uses to move files around while it processes functions.  Basically, it’s a buffer that computer uses a a scratch pad.  If the Page file is too small, this will cause poor performance and error messages.

To increase the size of your Pagefile:

o        Right-click on “My Computer”  then “Properties”
o        Click the “Advanced” tab
o        Click “Settings” under the “Performance” section
o        Click the “Advanced” button
o        Click “Change” under “Virtual Memory”
          Restart your PC

8.  Hard Drive getting full and too many internet temp and windows temp files

If your hard drive has less than 10% free space, you will experience a slow PC performance.  Free up some hard drive space by removing unwanted programs and files. Also delete Internet Explorer temporary files

9. Virus

Viruses strike your computer when you open an infected email or instant messages, although they can also be installed via applications or files were download from file-sharing networks and other non-trusted web sites.

Get a good Anti-virus software, install, update the definitions and then run a complete/ full scan on the PC.

10. Hardware Problems

Computer Hardware components can often cause the slow boot and shut down and poor program run with errors.

If you think you can do it, unplug all the cables (including Power) from the back of the PC, open the cover and remove any newly installed component to see if it is the cause of a problem.  Else take your PC to a certified, trusted hardware repair shop.