rding is slightly different depending on the operating system you use (Windows 95, 98, XP, etc) so you might need to refer to you.computer's help file.
Periodically defragmenting you.computer will keep it running smoothly!
3) Removing Spyware & Adware
If you've ever had spyware or adware on you.computer, you
know how frustrating it can be - strange things happening, your homepage changing, inappropriate popups, unfamiliar icons...
What exactly is spyware or adware?
Simply, files that are often downloaded onto you.computer without your knowledge (or at least without you knowing what they really are).
Unfortunately, many of these programs "sneak" their way onto you.computer, so avoiding them entirely is difficult, especially if you spend a lot of time on you.computer, surfing the Internet and downloading new programs and files.
Fortunately, there are ways to remove these unwanted files from you.computer.
Here are 2 adware/spyware removal programs that are simple to use (and both are free):
Ad-Aware
lavasoftusa.com/support/download/Spybot
safer-networking.org/en/download/index.htmlWhy does adware/spyware continue to be such a problem? Because most of these programs make money for the people creating and spreading them, unfortunately. So, all we can do is try to avoid them as much as possible, and to remove them when they do find their way onto ou.computers.
If you do find spyware on you.computer, don't panic. In many cases, you just have some extra "junk" on you.computer. But keeping spywaer and adware off of you.computer will help it run more quickly and efficiently.
4) Uninstalling Old & Unused Programs
While uninstalling old, unused programs will help speed up you.computer, removing the wrong files can cause you some big problems. So, please proceed carefully. And if you are no.comfortable, please ask for help from someone you know who is more knowledgeable.
Most programs that you download simply have an "uninstall" feature tha.comes with them. If you're like me and you download a lot of free programs or free trials, after a while you.computer begins to slow down. That means it's time for me to remove some of the old programs I don't use any more (and most I only used once just to see how they work).
To uninstall unused programs from you.computer, first click on the Start button on the bottom left, then Programs, then click on the name of the program and Uninstall. If there is no uninstall option, then click on the Start button on the bottom left, then Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs.
Again, if you are unsure whether or not to remove a program, it is best to leave it.
If you follow these instructions, you should find you.computer working faster right away.
5) Get A High Speed Internet Connection
If you spend a lot of time on the internet, a high speed internet connection is a must. It is more expensive, but for most people the savings in time and effort is worth the added expense.
There are several advantages of having a high speed internet connection - faster surfing, web pages open more quickly, files download faster, and if you send or receive large files, like pictures or video, trying to open these files with a slower dialup connection is extremely frustrating!
If you're already spending $20 a month or more for your dialup connection (through your phone line) then you'll find DSL to b.comparable in price, and a lot faster.
A cable internet connection might cost a little more, but it is usually the fastest type of internet connection you can get from home.
High speed wireless connections are available for those who
travel a lot. And high speed satellite internet is available in areas where other options are not (check your options first, as this is the most expensive high speed connection).
That's all the tips for increasing you.computer speed and helping you.computer run more efficiently. We hope you found these tips helpful!
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