You might be worrying "why your brand new Windows 7 computer is running slow" and unable to identify the causes too, in fact, you are making some mistakes while working on your computer.
Below are some common mistakes you might be making and which can be the cause of "why your windows 7 computer might not be performing well". Also, the tips to fix those to speed up your computer.
Use the Genuine Windows 7
This might be one of the possible reasons why your computer is slow, and, there is a simple step you can take to verify the genuineness of your windows 7, just go to the link http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/ and press validate and it will verify the windows genuineness for you. OR there is another method:
Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System, a window will open,
scroll down to the bottom and you will see a section which says "Windows activation", in this section you can read the status of your windows activation like below snapshot
Run fewer programs at the same time
Adjust visual effects
The stunning visual effects of Windows 7 are one of its main features but at the same time these visual effects make your system a little slower as these require extra memory to get processed. You can simply customize these visual effects to speed up your windows 7 computer.
How to Fix: If your control Panel is in ‘View by Category’ Mode. Click on the following links in order.
System And Security > System > Advanced System Settings.
If your Control Panel is in ‘View by Large Icons’ or ‘View by Small Icons’ mode then click,
System > Advanced System Settings.
Restart Regularly
Restarting your computer on regular basis will help it clear the memory and shut down the errant processes and services. It not only closes the running programs but also shut down the several un-necessary processes which are running in the background and consuming your system memory.
Check it For Viruses & Malware
You should at least use the Microsoft Security Essentials which is a free antivirus program from Microsoft, or you can also use some paid antivirus programs for protection from latest viruses and system threats.
Below are some common mistakes you might be making and which can be the cause of "why your windows 7 computer might not be performing well". Also, the tips to fix those to speed up your computer.
Use the Genuine Windows 7
This might be one of the possible reasons why your computer is slow, and, there is a simple step you can take to verify the genuineness of your windows 7, just go to the link http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/validate/ and press validate and it will verify the windows genuineness for you. OR there is another method:
Go to Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System, a window will open,
scroll down to the bottom and you will see a section which says "Windows activation", in this section you can read the status of your windows activation like below snapshot
How to Fix: If our windows is activated and is genuine, continue reading else buy a genuine windows 7 or if you want any help to overcome this issue, please contact Windows 7 Tech Support.
Use Compatible Hardware
There are different or says requirements of higher system configuration for Windows 7 as compared to windows XP or linux, please be sure to have the compatible hardware configuration for your system as below:
Limit the StartUp Programs
The start up programs are the programs which automatically load when you start/boot your computer and unnecessarily use the memory of your computer which ultimately affects its speed.
How to Fix: Go to Start > Type System Configuration in the Search Box > Click System Configuration in the List of Results
Then Go to Startup tab and clear the check boxes of non essential software programs, but be sure to stop only the software programs you are familiar with.
Delete All Non-Essential Data
A clean system always perform better, its important to delete your temporary data, un-necessary software programs and log files from your computer on a timely basis. Uninstall a program, delete temporary data and clean your registry. There is only single step for these 3 tasks, download and install Ccleaner software.
Defragment your hard disk
If you haven't de fragmented your hard disk recently, do it now. A fragmented hard drive make the computer do extra work which may cause in slow performance. De-Fragmenting re arranges the data on hard drive resulting in faster performance.
Delete Files Using Disk Clean Up
Use disk clean up if you want to keep the un necessary files out of your computer and make it run faster. read more about the disk cleanup here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Delete-files-using-Disk-Cleanup
If your computer starts running slow suddenly at the time you are working on it, you might consider closing the extra windows or the running programs which you are not using right at the same time. It will definitely help make your computer run faster.
The stunning visual effects of Windows 7 are one of its main features but at the same time these visual effects make your system a little slower as these require extra memory to get processed. You can simply customize these visual effects to speed up your windows 7 computer.
How to Fix: If your control Panel is in ‘View by Category’ Mode. Click on the following links in order.
System And Security > System > Advanced System Settings.
If your Control Panel is in ‘View by Large Icons’ or ‘View by Small Icons’ mode then click,
System > Advanced System Settings.
Restart Regularly
Restarting your computer on regular basis will help it clear the memory and shut down the errant processes and services. It not only closes the running programs but also shut down the several un-necessary processes which are running in the background and consuming your system memory.
Check it For Viruses & Malware
You should at least use the Microsoft Security Essentials which is a free antivirus program from Microsoft, or you can also use some paid antivirus programs for protection from latest viruses and system threats.
Check Out Windows Experience Index
Read about it here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-the-Windows-Experience-Index
Don't Stop Here - Some Quick Tips
- Adjust Indexing Options
- Adjust Power Settings
- Use ReadyBoost
- Try a Troubleshooter
- OR at least, ask for windows 7 tech support
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