how to make my computer perform faster?
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You didn't say how old your computer is or what kind it is, or what hardware you're using, or what operating system you run, so not much to go on. Is it always slow, or at certain times, e.g. during disk access, or only on the internet, etc. Not much to go on here.\n\nIf you're on dial-up service, then DSL or cable will speed up the internet more than anything else.\n\nIf you are running Win XP, and have less than 512 MB of memory, then the quickest, easiest, and cheapest performance boost you can get for your computer is to boost the memory to 512 MB. That will cost you about $70.\n\nIf you upgrade, take the memory chip with you to buy another one of the same type, but bigger size.\n\nTo check how much memory you have in your computer, click on Start, then  open the Control Panel. Now click on  Performance & Maintenance, then click on System. That will open the System Properties window.\n\nIf the General tab is open, look toward the bottom, and it will tell you which processor (CPU) you are running, whether Intel or AMD and particularly note the "speed" of the processor (200 MHz, 500 MHz, 800 MHz, 1.5 GHz or whatever), then after that is the amount of RAM (Random Access Memory) installed on the motherboard. \n\n200 MHz = two hundred MegaHertz, measured in cycles per second. This is a really slow and old computer and not worth upgrading, and probably still running Win 98 or less. It would be too slow to install Win XP.\n\nIt usually takes a 500 MHz CPU or faster to run XP. \n\nI have a second computer that I've dedicated to the internet, that I'm typing on now, and it runs at 1 GHz with only 380 MB of memory, and does just fine. \n\nYou might want to buy just one 256 MB chip first, and install with what you are currently running, to see how it does. It may be all you need, and you can always add another 256 MB chip later.
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1) Increase RAM (memory).\n2) Increase free disk space (remove unneeded programs from hard drive, delete temp files and folders, switch to a larger hard drive, add a second hard drive)\n3) Reduce the number of programs running in your system tray/at startup. You can do this by going to Start > Run > type "msconfig" > go to the StartUp tab and deselect everything except critical programs like your anti-virus.\n4) Scan for/remove spyware/adware/malware. \n\nCheck out Advanced Windows Care, it will help with most of this automatically and it's free: http://www.iobit.com/
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512mb is more than enough! If you want a little extra "OOMPH" you can free up some computer resources by doing some simple steps to increase overall performance. 1st Right click anywhere on the desktop in an open space- go to Properties - Click the Applications tab Go to "Effects" in the bottom right corner - and de-select all the options. Then go to "Settings" tab, and change your color quality to 16bit. 32 or even 24 is overkill for most computer users. And 99% of the time, you won't even be able to tell the difference. And last but not least Right click on the "My Computer" icon- go to the "Advanced Tab" -Click the "Settings" under the Performance category, and select "Adjust for best performance." These simple steps will give you the best bang for your buck with your current computer configuration. This way you can speed up your computer without having to spend a dime, or even crack open the case. Have fun!
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...by doing a search for "speed up my computer" and "clean my computer"\nthere's lots of little changes you can make to speed things up.
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buy more ram, and install it\n\nDelete your temp internet files\n\nDelete your history\n\nAnd delete your cookies\n\nYOu can also take off programs that you are no longer using or wont use\n\nYou can also defragment your computer after all this is done, and I guarntee it will run faster!!
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Less now than ever before.  The key to maximum performance now is matching the CPU, Memory, Bus, Hard drive and Video speeds.  Increasing any one of these may have little effect if the other four are "slow" in comparison.
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Look at your startup\n\ntype msconfig into Start-->Run. This prog will give a list of all the programs that are running with your computer. Disable whatever you don't need.\n\nDelete programs you don't need (these will take up room)\nMake sure you have enough hard-disk space (several gigs free is good)\nRun your virus scanner / spyware scanner. Viruses and spyware can really slow your computer down
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Start --> control panel --> system --> advanced tab --> performance.  Change virtual memory.\n\nBut first I would do a disk clean up and defrag (start --> all programs --> accessories --> system tools --> disk cleanup and after completed, defrag.)
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ go here and follow the if your computer runs slow
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You can't. Everything now costs money. \n\nTry getting rid of some of your larger programs. Always works for me. Try defraging if you have an older computer.
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Well, do the following:\n1. Use 'ace utilities' to remove junk files and correct registries.\n\n2. Use tuneup utilities 2004 or 2006 to fine tune your windows (XP).\n\n3. Always scan for any spywares or addwares in your computer... the best for that is McAfee...(all I can say about it is, its cracked version is available...if you know were to check!)\n\n4. Then ofcourse Defragment your computer every often and try using NTFS partition for C drive, if you are using Xp 0r 2000 pro.\n\n5. Try not to load too many programs at start-up(only load your antivirus software, nothing else...)\n\n6. Always have a good ventilation for your CPU (this is very important.)\n\n7. And finally good hardwares really boost your system performance.
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Go here and learn yourself!!\n\nA great article:\n\nhttp://www.onecomputerguy.com/performance_tips.htm
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Download, install and run CCleaner, http://www.ccleaner.com/ (run both the Cleaner and Issues cleaner and scanners).\n\nDefrag your hard drive by going to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter and run it.\n\nInstall a utility called TuneXP, http://www.driverheaven.net/dforce/default.php once you have that installed you will be able to do all sorts of optimizations to your system, including faster shutdown, start up and better memory allocation tweaks, read the documentation provided in the program on what exactly you can do to your system.\n\nYou should also consider checking for viruses and spyware by getting the following:\n\nMS AntiSpyware Beta, http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx\nAdaware SE Personal, http://www.lavasoft.com/\nSpybot S&D, http://www.safer-networking.org/\nSpywareBlaster, http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/\n\nAnd AVG Free Anti-Virus, http://free.grisoft.com/\n\nIf you are an intermediate to advanced user you can follow instructions to get your PC booting and running faster than it ever did part I is here, http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/blog/_archives/2005/12/5/1434755.html and part II is here, http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/blog/_archives/2006/1/12/1658713.html\n\nBut here is a tutorial that a novice user could follow, http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/blog/_archives/2005/12/3/1433325.html\n\nBy the way, all the programs I have linked to are provided free of charge.
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Try number 3 as it is the easiest and quickest way to improve speed.\n\n1) Increase RAM (memory).\n2) Increase free disk space (remove unneeded programs from hard drive, delete temp files and folders, switch to a larger hard drive, add a second hard drive)\n3) Reduce the number of programs running in your system tray/at startup. You can do this by going to Start > Run > type "msconfig" > go to the StartUp tab and deselect everything except critical programs like your anti-virus.\n4) Scan for/remove spyware/adware/malware. \n\nCheck out Advanced Windows Care, it will help with most of this automatically and it's free: http://www.iobit.com/
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1) Run a defrag utility at the end of every week.\n2) Regularly scan for and remove viruses/spyware/adware.\n3) Get unused icons off your desktop.\n4) Cut down on running processes. You can do this by telling some of the programs you see near the time in your start up menu NOT to start on startup if you are not immediately going to use them. Also research the functionality of the services under Control Panel->Administrative tools and set their startup type to disabled if you will not be using them (right click the service you want to stop, then select properties). Don't stop these without doing your research because you DO need some of them.\n5. If you are still slow, add more RAM. \n\nFor faster internet, also clear your cache, cookies, and temp files (Tools->Internet Options in Windows, IE)
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I think you should try this software called "Tweak-XP", this is a very good software to optimize your computer, tuning your computer run faster, also increase the internet speed.
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Increase your ram asap.\n\nRunning winXP on a 64mb machine is silly.