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Usually a computer that started out slow will have other problems if not fixed upon the onset. It could further slow down, produce error messages and crash afterwards. If you are already wondering why it is running slow, it's time to look at the possible reasons in order for you to understand and look for a solution:

Start-up overload
When there are too many programs that simultaneously open upon start-up, it drags down your computer's performance. Over time, this can cause some problems other than the slowness of your machine. Uncheck the programs that are not needed to open upon start-up by opening the "run" box and choosing the items you don't need. Do not uncheck the other important items such as the anti-virus program, firewall or anything that are not familiar to you because they could be vital during the start-up.

Virus and Spyware
An infected computer may not immediately show signs, but in time it will. The best thing to do is to install an anti-virus and anti-spyware as early as possible after you purchase your computer and before you go online. There are many good programs that are free to download, such as Avast. You computer also has its built-in firewall to help protect your machine, but reinforcing it with another program makes it safer.

Registry errors
Windows registry can become corrupted and therefore cause a slow down. This is an important component of Windows OS because it tracks and maintains all installed programs and hardware. When you delete, move or alter an installed program, the registry may experience errors if the process is not done correctly or if there was a twitch in the process. Getting a registry repair program to fix these errors can significantly help your computer's performance, bringing it to its optimum speed and stabilising the system.

Hard drive fragmentation
Fragmentation happens when there are too many scattered files all over your hard drive. This slows down your computer because when you open a file that has been saved or altered several times, the system will take time in getting all the scattered information before it opens the file. Defragmenting your hard drive helps prevent slow downs as it puts back the fragments of information together. Your computer has a built-in defragmenter that you can set every week or every month. For optimum performance, set it to twice a month.

Too many files and too little RAM
If you have an old computer that is way below the gigabytes in memory, then it's time to add more RAM to your computer. In case you can't let go of your beloved machine, at least upgrade the memory to reach the gigabyte level, especially if you are using it often and saving a lot of files. You chould also use an external hard drive or a flash drive in order to prevent memory overloads.

Temporary files
If there are too many temporary files in your hard drive, it can drag down your computer. In order to fix this, click "start", then open the "run" box and type "cleanmngr.exe". Select "C" drive then click "ok". Your hard drive's clean utility will pop up as it runs.

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