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My Computer is Slow
What can be done to Improve Performance
Hard Drive Needs to be Defragged CPU Outdated BackgroundPrograms
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Computer 101
CPU
Plugs inHere
Computer 101
CPUInstalled
Computer 101
HeatSinkForCPU
Computer 101
CPU withHeat sinkinstalled
Computer 101
RandomAccessMemory(RAM)
Computer 101CPU &cooling
Ram –1 installedRoom for2 more
Computer 101
Hard Drive
Computer 101HardDriveHeads
Computer 101Hard DriveHeads inDifferentPosition
What Effects Performance?Hard Drive
How FullNeeds DefragRegister
CPU
RAMHow muchHorsepower
How Much RAMHow is it utilizedVirus
BackgroundPrograms
CPU Comparison2.2GHZ$179
1.6GHZ$102
3GB ofRAM
1GB of RAM
Why is RAM important?
CPU
RAM
Hard Drive
Fast DataTransfer
Slower DataTransfer
More Ram andBetter Use ofRam ImprovesPerformance
What Happens on Startup?
CPU
Win
SysVirus
Ram
NecessaryPrograms
Ram AvailableFor ProgramUse
HardDrive
What Happens on Startup?
CPU
Win
SysVirus
Ram
NecessaryPrograms
Ram AvailableFor ProgramUse
HardDrive
AOL
Qtime
MesUnnecessaryPrograms
Less RAM forProgram useMeans slowerPerformance
Controlling Startup Programs
Left Click Start Then Run
EnterMsconfigThenOK
Brings upSys ConfigClick Startup
The checked itemsOn the left areLoaded at Startup
Controlling Startup ProgramsIf we “uncheck” thoseThat are not requiredMore RAM will be Available – betterPerformance
The Click ApplyAnd OK
If you are in doubt as to “unchecking” an item,Enter the name into Google Search, which willIndicate if it can be deleted from the Startup
Controlling Startup Programs
Controlling Startup ProgramsHighlight theProgram to Be eliminatedFrom Startup
Then clickDisable Selected
Checking the Hard Drive
Right ClickStart, then LeftClick Explore
Right Click Drive (C)Which brings upThis Menu
Then Left ClickProperties
The Drive Space(used and free)Will be displayed
What is Defrag
---File in one Piece
File can be retrievedWith a singleRead.
What is Defrag
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Many revoluionsAnd various headPositions requiredTo retrieve a single File. Takes Longer
What is Defrag
---File in one Piece
File can be retrievedWith a singleRead.
Defrag moves the filesOn the Harddrive soThey are contiguous For Faster Data Xfer
How to Run Defrag
Left Click Start, All Programs,Accessories, System Tools
Clicking Analyze will check Hard Drive
What is the Registry?The Registry is a Folder on the “C” Drive and Stores:
Settings and Options for the Operating System
Settings for All Hardware
Settings for all software, Users, Preferences
Control Panel Settings, associations
Several entries for every program on the computer
Manages shortcuts
The Registry is updated each time programs, hardware or control panel settings are changed, deleted, etc.
The Registry can get messed up, which can slow down the System
A Virus Can Slow Computer
An Anti-Virus Program is a must.
There are many many on the market – Every Publication
Comes up with a List of which one is better – they range in cost from Free (AVG) to $60.
Stephanie liked CA, which sells for around $40 – others have used AVG with good results. Norton is known for taking a lot of system resources.
Background Programs
Have you ever experienced a very slow computer and then
A Message appears “Your xxx Program updates are ready to install”
Windows (and many other programs) have options to “check automatically for updates”
If my laptop has not been used for a while – it may take some time for all the programs involved to check updates and download same if required.
There is a tradeoff here – we tend to forget to check for updatesBut when they are done “automatically” they slow performance
Hard Drive Needs to be Defragged CPU Outdated BackgroundPrograms
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Summary Problem Solution
Weak CPU New Computer?
Insufficient RAM Add more – must be compatible
Manage Startup Programs
Hard Drive Keep 15% Free, Defrag
Registry Purchase a Program to Manage
The Registry
Virus Use AntiVirus Program and keep
it Up to Date
Merry Christmas