Make your PC run as fast as the day you bought it!

Every computer user asks this question at some point in time. Even the newest computer will have markedly diminished speed after six months of continuous use. The slow degradation is not usually noticed until the user borrowers another computer. When the speed reduction is noticed, most computer novices are uncertain where to begin to look for the cause.

Causes for a Slow Computer

One or more of the following situations might exist for any computer that is used over an extended period of time without proper diagnosis and maintenance. Beware of free programs that offer to diagnose and repair computer problems because many of the easiest free programs to acquire will install unwanted spyware on the computer.

• Software and hardware mismatch – The newest releases of very powerful software packages will not run on older computer hardware because of the processing speed and RAM requirements. Always read the recommended hardware specifications prior to installing software on the computer. If this mismatch has occurred, uninstall the software or upgrade the hardware to create a high-performing match.
• Unnecessary programs running – When the computer requires extended time to boot, the Start-Up folder should be purged of unnecessary programs. Every program that is initiated when Windows starts will require memory resources whether or not the user will access that program.
• Spyware or Adware invasion – Every internet surfer will pick up Spyware or Adware from sites that are visited. If the proper monitoring tools are not installed on the machine, these invasive programs will degrade computer performance and cause damage to the registry.
• Viruses – Even the best virus-protection software can miss the tiny viruses that are not yet known. Accumulation of minor viruses can add up to major performance degradation if the system is not diagnosed and cleaned.
• Hijacked browser – If the user visits a questionable website, certain programs can invade the computer and take over control of the browser settings. The first noticeable change is the homepage setting, and then the user must take action to regain control of the browser.
• Broken registry – When performance degrades very gradually over a number of months, extraneous and broken registry entries have accumulated and must be addressed. The wise user will use Registry Booster 2011 to diagnose and correct all the entries within the registry. Significant performance improvement will be realized when the machine is rebooted.

How to Avoid Performance Issues

Every computer is overused and neglected, but certain activities should be performed regularly while others should be avoided at all costs. Computer health will make the user more productive and less stressed.

• Install anti-virus and other protection programs – Every computer should have a healthy combination of tools that monitor the system for violation. These programs should be well-known and trusted by the industry.
• Avoid peer-to-peer file sharing software – Certain permissions must remain open to allow two computers to share files, and these lower security standards are the perfect way for information to be stolen from the computer. Simply refuse to install these programs and find alternate means to send and receive files.
• Resist installation of free programs – Some very effective programs are available free of charge on the internet. Other free programs are simply a lure to allow unauthorized access to the information on the computer. Avoid installing free programs that are not recommended by multiple reputable critics.
• Visit only trusted internet sites – If a warning is displayed concerning the rating of a website that is about to be accessed, do not simply bypass the warning and proceed. Avoid these websites because other users have fallen into traps that have caused harm to their computers.
• Automatically run Windows Update – Make certain that all Windows updates are downloaded and installed to maintain the version of the operating system. Security updates are an important element of computer health.

How to Correct Slow Computer Performance

Some standard actions can be taken to correct computer performance problems. If the computer user lacks the knowledge to make system-level changes, it is best to enlist the assistance of a knowledgeable friend or associate to improve computer health.

• Add more RAM – One of the most effective corrective actions that any user can take is to add additional Random Access Memory to the computer. Additional memory can be acquired for a reasonable price and will improve computer speed drastically.
• Deactivate or uninstall unused programs – All programs that are no longer used can be uninstalled from the computer hard drive. Additional free space on the hard drive also improves computer speed.
• Determine the efficiency of monitoring programs – Some anti-virus software is the cause of computer performance issues because the programs are so powerful. Access the Windows Task Manager and evaluate the percentages of the CPU that are currently consumed by each of the programs that monitor the system.
• Defragment the hard drive – Run the defragmentation program to remove fragmented files from the hard drive.
• Run Registry Booster 2011 at regular intervals – Use the most popular registry cleaning software every month to assess and repair the information in the computer registry.

Registry Booster 2011 has become the most used registry cleaning program on the market over the past year. Maintaining integrity in the information stored within the registry will improve computer performance, and Registry Booster 2011 will assess, repair, and completely restore the registry.