Ways to speed up your PC

I get lots of people asking me how to speed up their computer, more often than not, they don’t need to buy a new computer, there are things they can do to speed it up.

• Spring clean
  • Use CCleaner to remove temporary and unused files (advanced users only)
  • Use autoruns to turn off any programs that you don’t want to start up (advanced users only)
  • Use PC decrapifier which allows you to easily remove software you know you don’t need or want
  • Run Disk Cleanup
  • Run Disk Defragmentation
  • Removing and storing all your fonts using Font Frenzy will speed up your computer
• Get protected
  • Download, install and run Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware to remove anything bad already in your system
  • Install Microsoft Security Essentials, it’s the only anti-virus you’ll ever need and best of all, it’s free!
  • Run Windows Update to update outdated Microsoft Windows software
  • Download and run Secunia PSI, which will check your software for security issues
  • Google Chrome is quicker and more secure than Internet Explorer
• More memory
  • Buy online by using the Crucial System Scanner to find the memory you need and give you the options
• Also consider
  • Free up space for your system files and program files by moving everything else to an external hard disk
  • Try following Microsoft’s 6 ways to speed up your PC
  • Try using Soluto to improved boot time and fix system slow downs
  • If you’re still using Windows XP, it’s time to consider buying a new computer

Got a way to speed up your computer? Leave a comment below!