How To Make Computer FasterTip 1: Scan and Remove Malicious SoftwareIf you don't already have and use an antivirus utility on your computer, then download, install, and run ClamWin, a Free Antivirus Remover for the Windows® operating system. It is also recommended that you download, install, and run Spybot-Search & Destroy, a Free Spyware Remover program for your PC, to get rid of any spyware on your Windows® operating system computer.Tip 2: Install Software Patch Updates RegularlyThe makers of software regularly provide software updates to patch security holes and other defects in their software. Make sure your computer has all the latest software patches installed from the manufacturers website. Click here to find the latest Microsoft Windows® operating system updates.Tip 3: Backup Important Files, Folders, and ApplicationsBefore you undertake any of the following tips, back-up any important files, folders, and applications from your computer. Find out how much free space there is on your hard disk drive. To do this, double click on the icon "My Computer" on the computer desktop. This will show your computer’s hard drive usually named "Local Disk (C:)". Right click on this icon and select the "Properties" sub-menu. A pie chart will show you how much hard disk space is used and how much hard disk space is free. Make a note of this so you can make a comparison of the free space after your computer system has been cleaned of all unwanted and unnecessary files, folders, and applications.Tip 4: Review and Delete Old Files, Folders, and e-mailsRight click on the "Start" button at the lower left of your computer screen and select "Explore" to view a list of all your computer drives, folders and files. Review all the folders and files on your computer and identify those that can be archived off your computer and archive them. Identify the folders and files that can be deleted permanently and use the "delete" key to put them into the "Recycle Bin". After you have reviewed all the folders and files, double click on the "Recycle Bin" and select the sub-menu "Select All" under the "Edit" menu to select all the items you want to delete. Press the "delete" key to permanently empty the "Recycle Bin". Also review and delete any e-mails that you have read or archive them off your computer.Tip 5: Delete Old Operting System Temporary FilesThe Windows® operating system stores temporary files created by applications in the "Temp" directory. This directory can get filled up with a large number of temporary files over time if it isn’t regularly cleaned out. Temporary files over a few weeks old will most likely not be used again and they can be deleted safely from the "Temp" directory. To do this, double click on the icon "My Computer" on the computer desktop. This will show your computer’s hard drive usually named "Local Disk (C:)". Double click on the "Local Disk (C:)" icon and then double click on the directory named "Windows". Find the directory named "Temp" and double click on it. Select the "Details" sub-menu under the "View" menu to view the details for each file. Click the "Type" tab to sort the file types and delete any file with a TMP extension that is older than a fews weeks. |
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