Important causes of a slow computer

I have been writing, researching and experimenting regarding the slow computer issue for couple of years now. While operating and fixing many PCs so far I have also experienced that in majority of the slow computer problems (approx 99% cases) the common factors such as hardware, insufficient RAM ,infections in the computer, corrupt drivers and few more cause the issue.

A computer can be affected by number of factors such as poor hardware, low memory, corrupt OS, computer and lot more. Some of the most important factors or causes that very often affect a computer’s performance and speed are as follows.

Hardware fault or insufficient hardware

A damaged, corrupted or sometime incompatible hardware component affects the whole system’s performance and speed. Make sure that all the hardware components you are using in your computer are in working state and sufficient enough i.e. as per the requirement specified for the applications and OS you are running on the hardware.

Low memory

Physical memory or RAM is one of the most essential requirements of any computer system. If your computer does not have the sufficient RAM you cannot imagine a good and speedy PC. When you ever experience a slow computer issue at the first place you need to make sure if the RAM you have installed is sufficient or not.

Low hard disk drive space

In order to obtain the maximum output or speed and performance your computer should have sufficient hard drive space so that it can operate properly and can swap the files and data across. If you’ve less than 20% of hard drive space left in your computer you may experience the slow computer issue every now and then.

Computer virus and many other infections

Various kinds of infections such as virus, spyware, worm, Trojan horse and many more can affect your computer in many ways. If you are experiencing a slow computer, poor performance computer freezes randomly, slow boot etc so there are high chances that your computer is infected with a virus or any other malicious entry.

Run an updated antivirus and other security program to eliminate all such infectious item from your pc.

Too many unwanted programs

Too many programs in your computer occupy unnecessary space and consume lot of system resources. Removing unwanted programs make your computer burden free and also release valuable system resources and hard drive space.

Corrupt OS files

Corrupt OS files can also cause a slow computer issue in your machine. A virus can also corrupt your OS files.

Corrupt Windows registry

Windows registry is the heart of your computer. It stores all the relevant and important information about the OS, about the attached hardware and all other components. Thus if the registry gets corrupt it affect the whole computer’s performance. A good and reliable registry cleaner program can help to repair and clean bloated registry.

These were the very basic and most essential factors that usually affect a computer and are capable to make your computer run slow. If you have ensured all the above factors and still you experience the performance or slow computer issue with your computer you need to go for advance troubleshooting steps or you need to reinstall your Windows.