There
are so many reasons why our systems slow down, but in most cases, the main
culprit tends to be the user. As you introduce new programs to your system,
surf the internet, create new documents, fill your hard drive up with music and
videos, it’s inevitably that all of this behavior will have negative
ramifications for system performance. So if you find yourself in a position
where your system appears to be running slower than usual, maybe it’s time you
did a little spring cleaning.
Below
is a list of the most common reasons why your system isn’t running as fast as
it used to.
1. Too Many Programs Running
Every
application that you have opened, running on your system, takes system
resources in order to operate. If you have multiple applications running at the
same time, it’ll need equally as much resources and memory to keep these
programs operational. In order to avoid this situation, it’s always best to
open, no more than one or two applications at a time, and make a habit of
closing programs after you’ve finished using them.
2. Not Enough RAM
If
you’re pushing your computer system to its limit, then you shouldn’t be
surprised if it starts to falter. What you want to ensure, is that your
computer system has enough RAM to carry out all the activities you intend to do
on it. 8GB of RAM is probably the recommended minimum nowadays.
Upgrading
is also a viable option, if your systems lacks the required amount of RAM, then
go out and purchase bigger memory modules.
3. Malware
Malware
is capable of causing a great many problems for your system, with freezing
being but one symptom. Preventing malware from infiltrating and damaging your
system requires you install a trustworthy antivirus tool, and carry out
regularly system scans.
4. Browser Has Too Many Add-Ons
Browser
extensions are designed to enhance your overall web experience, but they are
equally as capable of slowing your system down, by consuming system resources
and memory. You also need to consider the fact that not all add-ons do what
they advertise. There are add-ons that claim to be popup blockers, but are in
fact adware, which ends up slowing your system down, by downloading and
presenting numerous ads on your desktop screen, every single time you start up
your web browser.
5. Driver Problems
A
corrupted or out-dated driver is also capable of adversely effecting system
performance. If you don’t update your video drivers, for example, your computer
could freeze or crash when you attempt to run certain games. You’ll want to use
Device Manager to examine all the components inside your computer, and check
for any yellow exclamation marks, which indicates there are no drivers
installed for that specific component.
6. Buggy Applications
It’s
not uncommon for you to download and install an application or browser add-on
that wasn’t well coded. Can you remember the last program or extension you
installed on your system? If so, consider removing it, and then examine your
systems performance. If you can’t remember what you last installed, then I
suggest you take a look at all your installed applications and remove the ones
that are no longer of any use to you.
7. System Heating Up
If
your system’s processor is running much hotter than it usually is, then it can
lead to your system freezing. There are many symptoms that, if you’re aware of,
you can use to determine whether or not the computer is running hot, such as unusual
squealing sounds during boot-up. When turning your system on, you want to
ensure your fans are still working, so listen closely for that. You should also monitoryour hard drive and graphics card, to ensure that they are not running
hotter than usual.
8. Antivirus Scanner Consuming Resources
Having an antivirus
scanner on your system is an integral component for the overall health and
security of your system, but there’s also the drawback of your scanner running
system scans at the most awkward times. If your antivirus scanner is running in
the background, it can slow your system down quite considerably. Some antivirus
scanners are automatically configured to run at specific times, such as every
Mondays, so during these scans, you can expect things to feel a little
sluggish.
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