What Makes a Computer Slow. These programs run behind the programs you are using, and usually they take a lot of memory. To see or remove these programs:

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What Makes a Computer Slow

These programs run behind the programs you are using, and usually they take a lot of memory. To see or remove these programs: a. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys at the same time. b. Click any program or task and then click End Task 1. Many background programs

There should be at least 2MB-3MBs of free disk space. 2. Full hard drive (hard disk)

This is caused by installing and uninstalling programs on your computer 3. Fragmented hard drive

Malicious programs that silently insert themselves into your software without you knowing. 4. Spyware

If you have a little memory (RAM) your computer tends to slow down. The best thing to do is to upgrade the memory (preferably 128 MB ) 5. Little memory

The speed of your processor is equal to the speed of your computer. If you have a low speed processor your computer will also be slow. 6. Processor

Your computer might be infected by a virus and viruses causes computers to slow down. 7. Virus

Dust can cause a LOT of problems with a computer! Should try to keep your computer clean as possible. 8. Dirty Computers

If this information that was just presented is not taken into consideration, look out because your computer can be at risk. It can either crash or get jammed.

Thank You For Your Undivided Attention!!!