Along with these causes of slowing down your PC i will also advice you how you can fix the individual cause of slowing down PC.

Here Are 10 Reasons For A Slow Computer

 

Reason #1: Not enough free space in hard drive

The free hard drive space is generally the space in your hard drives that is not in use or you can anytime write inside. Hard drive free space is not only used to store files and data but it also functions to allow swap file space and virtual memory required for the programs to operate, for example, while creating temporary files.

Make sure there is at least 20% of free hard drive space to verify whether it is the cause of PC slow down or not. If there is less than 20% of free hard drive space, you should increase the free space by removing useless files permanently, when possible.

 

Reason #2: PC Didn’t reboot for a long time period

You would know that most of the time restarting or rebooting computer system solves all the issues. If for long time you didn’t reboot your PC, it is possible that your PC start hanging and become slow down.

So, to get rid of this issue, simply reboot or restart your computer. If it is the reason of slowing down the PC, then problem will be solved just by rebooting the computer.

 

Reason #3: Arbitrary shutdown PC from the power button

Improper shutdown is the main cause of disc corruption, and should not be commonly used. So, remember not to arbitrarily shut your computer off from the power source. Always perform a valid shutdown from Start > Shutdown (for Windows PC).

 

Reason #4: Hard drive corrupted or fragmented

The hard drive corruption or fragmentation maybe a reason of slower PC and one of the main cause of hard drive corruption is obviously the improper shutdown of PC. Apart from this, the computer virus may also be the reason of hard drive corruption.

So, once you make sure that your PC became slow just due to the hard drive corruption and fragmentation, instantly diagnose and repair your hard drive.

 

Reason #5: Too many programs are running in the background

Running too may programs in the computer background is the main reason of freezing and slowing down the PC. So, first of all, you should remove or disable the startup programs that automatically start each time the computer boots.

Other than this, if you use any antivirus program that automatically scans your computer in the background, you should set it up from not scanning PC in the background because it may decrease the overall performance of your computer.

To see which programs are running in the background and how much memory and CPU they are using, open Task Manager and establish a schedule to run your antivirus and other programs that require scanning of your hard drive.

 

Reason #6: Make sure if there is any hardware conflicts and outdated drivers

Hardware conflict occurs when two devices try to use the same resource. For example, if a hardware device in the computer shares the same IO port as another device that would result in a hardware conflict. So, in such condition your computer may become slow or start hanging!

Slowing down of a Windows computer can also be caused due to outdated drivers. For example, if there is an issue that exists with your video drivers, a computer could lock up while playing a game or displaying any other video.

You should make sure you have the latest drivers for all major devices in your computer (video, sound, modem, and network) and there is no hardware conflicts. All this you can verify in the Device Manager of your computer system. If any issue with drivers or hardware exists, resolve it as they could be the cause of your problem.

Reason #7: Computer may be infected with a virus or malware

Viruses or malware may also be a prominent reason for a slower PC. So, you should quickly make sure if your computer is infected with a virus or malware. I suggest you to install a trusted antivirus software and scan your whole PC to make your PC virus free.

 

Reason #8: Your operating system may be out of date

Sometimes it may also be reason of slowing down the PC. You should make sure that you’re using a fresh or the latest version of Windows or any other operating system you use. Not only this, if you are on the Internet when your computer is slow, also make sure all browser plugins are up-to-date.

 

Reason #9: Your computer is overheating

There are some components in your PC that may cause your computer to be overheated and processor is at the front in this list. Another reason of overheating is obstructed fans. Make sure your computer case is clean and fans are not obstructed. Excessive heat can cause a significant decrease in computer performance.

Most motherboard manufacturers include the CPU temperature-monitoring software. If you are not sure if you have one, contact your computer manufacturer.

 

Reason #10: Your PC may be needing more RAM

As you would know that each program in your computer needs some RAM space temporary to keep running and if you’ve very little amount of RAM, it becomes difficult to run multiple programs at a time.

If you always need to run too many programs simultaneously, then you should have more RAM to handle them all. If your PC is becoming slow at this kind of situation, it means you need to upgrade your random access memory (RAM).

If you’re having a Intex Core i3 processor in your computer, according to me you should have at least 1 – 2 GB of RAM in your PC. For more higher power processors, you should have more RAM such as 3 GB or more.

These 10 are the most possible reasons for a slow computer system! So, just solve out all the above mentioned issues as any of them could be cause of your problem! Further, you can ask any of your doubt via comment box.

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