Computer running slow (causes, troubleshooting, fixes, desktop, laptop) (Nothing else worked)
Desktop computer or laptop running slow? What are the reasons behind it and how to fix it?
When we buy a new computer it's as fast as a lightning bolt. However, as time goes by, computers tend to become slower and slower. There are many reasons why a computer can become slower, among which the most common are:
- Corrupt cache and data files;
- Too many processes running in the background;
- Lack of free memory;
- Viruses and malicious software;
- Too many programs starting automatically when you turn on the computer;
- Disk fragmentation (not applicable if you use an SSD);
- Age of the computer.
The solutions listed below work on any laptop (Dell, Asus, Acer, HP, Msi, MacBook, iMac, Mac) on any operating system (Windows, Mac OS, and Ubuntu). They will help you speed up your computer, and improve its performance. All you need to do is to follow them to the detail.
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Call a local IT service hotline
0(5)0(0)The computer moving slow issue can easily be resolved by you calling a local IT service hotline, especially if you are unable to localize the problem by yourself. Tell them more details about your problem you have with your computer, and they will provide you with the best solutions possible to fix it.
To find a local IT service, type IT support and the name of your city in Google, Yahoo, Bing or other search engine. You can also check the yellow pages.
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Format your computer (Reinstall your computer's operating system)
0(1)0(0)If your desktop computer or laptop is running slow and you did everything you could to make it faster, but you were unable to, consider formatting it. To format your computer means to delete all the data you have on it (your photos, songs, software and etc.) and start from the beginning.
This is a solution which you should apply when you run out of other alternatives, i.e.you have tried everything else, but your computer is still slow.
To find out more on how to reinstall and operating system, feel free to consult the don't know how to install an operating system guide.
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