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    by Alan Bonnici

    A computer runs slowly because it accumulates e-gunk. Think of e-gunk as the residue left by the activity of programs running within a computer. If you leave your brand new computer off for 3 months, the next time you swit...read more

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    by Carol Smith

    I am frequently contacted by clients whose computer is running much more slowly than normal. My first thoughts are always is their anti-virus software up to date and are they using effective antispy software? Malware ( ...read more

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    by Manal A

    Before ever trying to fix your computer, create a system restore point. This will make sure that if you "mess up" you will be able to restore your computer to before you did. Click on: Start > All Programs > Accesso...read more

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    by Tim O'Dell

    Computers, you can't live with them, and you can't live without them. When they start to clog up and become sluggish, living without them becomes more appealing. While computers naturally tend to get slower over time, th...read more

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    by Rex Trulove

    Getting a new computer is usually an exciting experience, whether it's your first or twentieth. The excitement can sour quickly though, if the system begins to slow down and when it seems to drag just to accomplish the sim...read more

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    by Costas Chryanthou

    Computer registry cleaning, anti virus, and anti spyware scans are essential, along with some tools that can also identify and remove malware objects when the problem has been identified. A slow running computer is easy to...read more

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    by Steve Lussing

    This article assumes that the reader has a limited budget to work with and if solutions to the problem of a slow PC can be had for free than that would of course be the preferable option. As far as I'm concerned, it is an...read more

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    by Roy Langley

    After starting up your computer in the morning, you go for your coffee break because you know it's going to take at least ten minutes for it to get going. We've all experienced it at one time or another - your PC takes an...read more

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    by Barry Marcus

    Do you remember when you bought your new PC? It was fast and smooth. But a few months later the machine has slowed down dramatically. Start-up time has increased from a few seconds to several minutes. Shutting-down take...read more

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    by Noah Bradley

    By any chance are you sick and tired of your computer running at a slower pace than it should? Do you know why it's slow? Do you want to speed it up? Do you want me to get to the point already? Like most people your impati...read more

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    by Donna Kiser

    Computers run slow for a variety of reasons. This is why if you are experiencing a slow down in operation, either at start-up or in the operation of a program, it is vital to determine the cause. Unfortunately, the #1 culp...read more

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    by Dean Swift

    Speed up your business. Personal computers are now indispensable for business and personal use. So there's nothing more frustrating for users than having to deal with a slow computer. For the small business, or even lar...read more

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    by Addison Phillips

    Does your computer seem to be running slower these days? There are two areas which we can consider, software and hardware. First, let's talk about SOFTWARE. If your computer is periodically connected to the Internet, or...read more

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    by Pat Dowdy

    You have that important assignment with its impending deadline ticking away and you have sweated for a few days to pull your data together. When you sign in to your computer, you notice that your recently purchased mouse ...read more

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