If you have a computer you are not unfamiliar to computer repairs. It
is inevitable that your computer will eventually run slow or not at all
especially if you are a novice to technology which lets admit most of
us are. One of the biggest reasons clients bring their computers in is
that they are slower than when they first purchased them. They always
want to know who or what is to blame for this. No one wants to hear it
but the problem your computer may be running slower than when you
purchase it is... YOU!
Laptop Repair
Maintenance is
the key in making sure your computer keeps running at peak performance.
Just like your car needs regular oil changes and filter changes your
computer needs tune ups to clean up the registry of old programs not in
use, updates on spyware and adjustment of settings to insure peak
performance. Of course there could be more reasons for the slow down. It
is best to take the computer in to a local computer repair firm, as you
would your car to a mechanic; to have it thoroughly looked at.
Other
reasons that your computer may be having issues running slower than
normal could be that your computer has contracted a virus. Trojans,
spyware and malware may be the cause of the issue with your computer
running slowly. Spyware creates an issue where outsiders have gotten
into your computer without you knowing it and start sending out personal
data to entities that will take advantage of your system and cause it
to run slowly. Even if you have up to date virus protection you can
still become infected it just lessens the likelihood. Computer repair in
the form of a virus scan and removal are needed and can be done at your
local computer repair store. It is also recommended that a tune up be
performed on your PC at this time to regain the speed and efficiency of
your computer.
You can also inspect your computer and delete
files and programs that have been added that are unnecessary. The more
files and programs you keep stored on the hard drive of your computer
the slower it will run. I recommend having a separate flash drive to
store big files such as pictures, word and excel documents. The space
adds up quickly. Also, delete any unnecessary short cuts on your desk
top they could be causing your computer to run at a snail's pace.
It
is important if you have tried all of the similar solutions to look at
the computer's hard drive. Run a disk defragmenter which will help
optimize how data is stored and then Scandisk to help ensure nothing is
actually corrupt within the drive.
Another issue that is common
is that the processor is overheating. This is common. You will want to
first make sure the cooling system in the computer, the fan, is running.
If not it will need to be shut off and taken in for the fan to be
replaced. If the fan is running look to make sure a build-up of dust is
not causing an issue or that the cabinet the computer is stored in is
not blocking the air flow. I have found this happens to me when I am in
bed using the laptop and forget about the heat issue. If I set the
computer on the blankets the air flow is blocked and the computer will
have issues.
Memory, hard drive disk space and conflict in
hardware/software are all problems that could also be responsible for
the slowing down of your computer. If you have a computer repair check
all of the above and there is still issues they will most likely
recommend you do an OS reload. Basically this will consist of wiping the
computer clean and reloading your operating system. Make sure your data
is backed up before doing this. Also, this requires installation of the
programs that you run on your computer. This is basically a last resort
but it will make your computer like when you first brought it home.
Computer Repair