The Top 5 ways to get Top PC Performance
- July 20, 2010
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Many people are concerned these days about issues that affect computer performance. This is a subject of great concern because we all rely heavily on our PC. However, almost everyone has experienced performance problems with their PC.
Most of the time the problems become evident gradually and finally - with system lockups – force us to take action. If you are someone who has or has had these kinds of problems there are a number of things you can do to speed up the performance and ultimately the correct functioning of your PC.
Prior to initiating any of the steps outlined below, however, you should be aware of the fact that your PC – like your car or most other forms of technology – needs regular maintenance in order to perform at its best. The ultimate point to be made here, obviously, is that prevention is the key to the correct functioning of almost every kind of machinery or technology. Here are the Top 5 Accelerators for your PC:
1. Install and run a Windows System Registry Software product. You can get a quality registry repair package online for 30-50 dollars. They all work pretty much the same way – with Scan, Update, and Backup functions built into a single set of programs. This combined function will complete a registry fix on your system.
2. Install and run a high quality Virus Protection Software product. All the good ones are tied to constantly updated alerts and code identity of the newest and most dangerous viruses, spyware, malware and Trojan horse code. Your selection should be a product that runs in the background and screens any attempted access to your PC.
3. Uninstall any and all applications that you no longer utilize or have not run in months. All Windows PC have this function built into the Control Panel but you should always use the Uninstall utility that came with the application if it has one. That is because some applications closely connect with and utilize other functions on your PC and a standard Control Panel Uninstall may take some of this precious code with it when it uninstalls the application.
4. Defrag your hard drive. Defragging your HD is a system function that reorganizes the data and eliminates split file storage and broken links. Defragging can often produce dramatic effects on system performance. This function alone will typically have a major affect on the performance of most applications.
5. Clear the Internet Browser Cache. This is a system function that is typically included with all modern and high quality Browsers like Internet Explorer, Foxfire, and Google Chrome. It clears all or selected and redundant temporary files that can definitely slow downloads and searches.
The registry repair and virus protection are the most critical functions to perform. These top 5 functions will definitely speed up your PC.