Having an active anti-virus program is the first trick that every Windows computer should be using. An active anti-virus program can ensure that viruses, trojan horses and other infections stay out of a computer. Also computer users do not have to pay large amounts of money in order to find an excellent anti-virus program. There are a number of computer security programs that are either free or low cost.
A second trick to speed up Windows is to remove unnecessary programs from the computer. Some computers have hundreds of programs that users no longer used still installed. This adds additional work for the computer to complete as it boots up. Simply removing programs that a user no longer uses can cut startup times by several minutes.
Cleaning up the computer by removing unnecessary folders and condensing hard drive use through automated programs is another common trick for Windows computer users. There are a number of tools that are available for cleanup tasks under the system tools folder which is located in the start menu. Take advantage of these tools once a month and see how much faster your computer can operate.
A fourth trick that is helpful to Windows computer users facing blue screens, error codes and other problems is a registry cleaner. A registry cleaner fixes broken files in the basic operating system of the computer. These files may have been damaged by a virus or a program that was installed. After a registry cleaner works through a computer, it leaves the computer operating much faster. The registry cleaning program may cost a small amount of money but is well worth it.
Finally, reinstall the operating system. This is a last resort and should only be done after backing up all of your data. Make sure to download a guide of how to restore your computer via a reinstall. Not following the directions can cause severe problems. However, when you reinstall your operating system your computer should experience a large increase in speed!
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