Improving Your PC's Performance

With technology in computers advancing all the time the ways you can upgrade your computer are also changing with bigger hard drives, memory sticks etc. There are also simpler methods on helping your PC work better such as de-fragmenting your PC every couple of months. Below are a few different methods you can use to improve your PC:

De-fragmenting your PC

This is a very simple process to carry out and makes a big difference to how efficiently your PC works. You simply have to follow the steps below:

1. Go to the start menu and select programmes.
2. Then go to accessories and choose system tools.
3. You then select disk defragmenter.
4. When selected a dialog box will pop up asking which disk you want it to defragment, this will usually be the C: drive.
5. It will then start the process by checking the hard drive for errors and then completes the defragmentation.

It works by compacting files on the hard drive and making sure they are all filed correctly and efficiently, this removing gaps that may have appeared in the hard drives memory.

Uninstalling Programmes Correctly

If you fail to do this then you may well be left with different parts of programmes left scattered through out your hard drive. With programmes that you delete from the desk top it does not necessarily mean the computer hasn't stored it else where as well. So to ensure that the programme is fully uninstalled go your start menu and click on the control panel, this will bring up a list of options click the add/remove programmes button, you will then be able to select the file you would like to remove double click on it this will remove the file from your computer all together.

Closing down your computer properly

If you close down your computer properly it will prevent you losing any data and also stops your computer from randomly restarting or freezing and generally is better for your computer than just shutting it off with the power button.

How to remove spy ware or ad ware

This is usually programmes that have been downloaded onto your PC without your knowledge and can change things such as your home page and you may have pop up ad's appearing from seemingly nowhere. However, it is possible to remove these with some programmes you can download off the net for free so don't worry if you find them on your computer as they are fairly simple to take off.

When wanting to install a new hard drive or bigger memory then it is advised to get a professional or if you learn the correct technique it is possible for you to do these your self. You can learn these different techniques either online, books or even courses that specialise in how to use and upgrade computers.