How to Keep Your Computer Running Fast

Has this ever happened to you? You get a new computer that is lightening fast when you get it. But slowly over time it takes longer and longer for websites to load, or applications to open. It's frustrating! But I have found a few quick and easy ways to keep your computer running in tip top shape with little effort on your part! Want to know more? Read on!

Instructions

1. 1. Step1
      Go through your computer and delete any pictures, videos or songs you don't want anymore. This sounds obvious, but you will surprise yourself at how much junk you accumulate over the years!!!
      
   2. Step2
      Check out the list of loaded programs for your computer to see if there is anything you don't use anymore (that is also not needed for your computer to run properly.) Do this by going to the "start" menu, then click on "Set program access and defaults" then onto the "Change or remove programs tab" and see what you find. Delete any old programs that are no longer being used.
      
   3. Step3
      Once this is done, its time to clean up! Run a "Disk Cleanup" by going to the "Start" menu, then clicking on "All programs" then "Accessories" then "System Tools" and then click on "Disk Cleanup." Run the clean up. This will free up space from all of the stuff you deleted.
      
   4. Step4
      Next it's time to defragment! Use all of the same steps listed in step 3, but instead of clicking on "Disk Cleanup" click on "Disk Defragmenter" and run that. This basically moves files around and organizes them to optimise the performance.
      
   5. Step5
      Now run a virus scan! If you don't have one, you can get one for free from www.download.com
      
   6. Step6
      Next go to the "Start Menu" and click on "Control Panel" then "Network and Internet Connections" and then click on "Internet Properties." Go throw and delete your history, temporary files and cookies
      
   7. Step7
      Your done! Do this regularly to keep your computer running at it's best!!!