Almost all of the computers people use on a regular basis runs Windows. This makes Windows the most popular operating system in the world. However this doesn’t mean that it’s perfect. There are plenty of problems which can affect the users of windows operating systems. One common complaint is that windows is very slow. This affects all versions of windows including the most recent – windows 7.
Why does Windows 7 Run Slowly?
There are a number of different reasons why your windows 7 computer will run slowly. This could be due to spyware, viruses or other malware. It could also be because of you trying to run window s7 on an older computer, or because the registry is corrupt. Trying to identify the reason of the problem will make it much easier to put right.
Making Windows 7 Faster
There are several different ways that you can use to make your Windows 7 computer run quicker and also be much more reliable. We’re going to look at each of these separately so that it’s possible to make your computer as fast as possible.
Viruses
A very common cause of computer problems is because of malicious software, or malware. There are a number of different types of malware; some of the most common include Spyware and viruses. Viruses and spyware will make your computer slower than it should be because the virus will use some of your computers resources to work.
You must use a virus scanner on a regular basis to check that your computer is free from viruses. Boot into safe mode if you are having trouble deleting viruses from your computer.
There’s no excuse not to have a virus scanner on your computer as there are a number of free alternatives available on the internet. Download these and install them to make your computer virus free.
Registry Problems
If your computers registry is corrupt or damaged then it might cause your computer to be much slower than it should be. If the registry is corrupt or damaged then this might make your computer stop working properly.
A registry scanner can be used to scan through your registry and take a look at any of these problems which might need to be resolved. Always use a registry scanner from a well known source to ensure that it will work properly. Also only do the scan once you have backed the registry up.
Age of Hardware
Windows 7 is the new generation of operations systems. For this to work properly it will need to run on compatible hardware. If your computer is too old then it might not be possible to run windows 7 quickly enough. You can also try turning off some of the enhancements in Windows 7 including Aero.
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One Response to “Windows 7 Running Very Slow”
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blanche says:
October 28, 2010 at 12:24 pmthis is cool! thanks for helping. now i have idea why windows 7 runs slow sometimes




