Let's face it: PC runs slow and many believe that it's a normal thing to see your computer displaying an hourglass for as long as minutes, and a lot more believe it's too complicated to find out why. Believe it or not, you don't have to be a techie or a geek to figure this out. You can fix it yourself right now without even wasting any money, because the solution is right in front of your screen: your big buddy the Windows, and some of its helpful services. That's who, and here's how:



First, get rid of spam. Oftentimes, PC runs slow because there is too much junk in your computer. Do these little errands from now on to save up some disk space: Empty the recycle bin, delete temporary Internet files and cookies, delete page history, and clear the cache. Refrain from storing garbage inside, and always keep things clean. Getting extra disk space optimizes computer efficiency and prevents system errors that are due to disorganized or full hard disk.

Second, remove the unwanted. Review your long list of installed programs regularly, because PC runs slow due to unnecessary applications that you might still be keeping. If you don't need them anymore, don't let them congest your disk. Uninstall these unimportant services right away. You will see a complete list of these in the 'Add or Remove Programs' icon in your Control Panel. Simply click on the unwanted program, and hit the 'Remove' button. You will notice that the uninstalled file is removed from the list. Also check the 'Program Files' in your local disk if the corresponding folder name is deleted, too. Optimizing your disk space gives your computer a fairer chance to run faster again.

Next, eliminate the redundant. If you have plenty of antivirus-all of them running in the background at the same time, don't be surprised that your PC runs slow even after how many times you reboot your system. Same thing applies to sound drivers, media players and photo applications. If they all sound the same, and for sure they function the same-one way or another-delete the unused ones and save disk space.

Then, reorganize your disk. After deleting the unnecessary files, it's time to give your computer a quick refresh. Let your big buddy, the Windows, do the rest of the job. Go to 'System Tools' and choose 'Disk Defragmenter'. Defragging your system allows you to reorganize scattered files that account for the slow performance of your computer. PC runs slow and you need to reassemble disorganized disk space in order to gain a little more speed and keep your hard disk neat-looking.

Finally, keep your PC in good shape. Always check heat sink, CPU fan, motherboard, RAM and video cards regularly. Your PC runs slow and you think it's the software issue, but it could also be due to overheating or bad hard disk. The problem might be with the hardware after all. Remove dust and dirt and always keep your computer in a clean, dry and well-ventilated area. That is, free from pets or pests. Keeping a regular checkup in both the software and the hardware makes troubleshooting easier, and a guaranteed fairer, faster computer like never before.