1) Virus Problems:
A computer virus is a small software program that spreads from one computer to
another and interferes with computer operation. A computer virus might corrupt
or delete data on a computer, use an email program to spread the virus to other
computers, or even delete everything on the hard disk. Computer viruses are
frequently spread by attachments in email messages or by instant messaging
messages. They also spread through downloads on the Internet. They can be
hidden in pirated software or in other files or programs that one might
download. Viruses make the computer very slow and ultimately the computer
seizes to operate.
2) Insufficient RAM:
If one has limited RAM (memory) or available – free unused space on the startup
disk, one might encounter problems including slowdown of the computer. Applications and processing on one’s computer
requires physical RAM to work. The more applications one launches or the larger
the files those applications work upon, the more physical RAM is consumed.
Depending on the usage of the computer the RAM capacity has to be a minimum of
2 GB and a maximum of 6 GB.
3) Spyware: Spyware
is malicious software that captures user information without their knowledge.
As the name suggests spywares are kept in a hidden manner and the users are
unaware of them. Examples of spywares are “key-loggers” which can capture user
information such as password and other personal data like internet surfing
habits, user logins, and bank or credit account information. Some spywares can
change computer settings, which can result in slow internet connection speeds un-authorized
changes in browser settings, or changes to software settings. Every effort
should be taken to detect and remove such spywares which ultimately affect the
computers speed.
4) Start up overload:
This one basically refers to the icons and notifications that pops up on the
computer screen once the same is turned on .There are times when the start up
is overloaded with a number of icons and notifications. Periodic removal of
unwanted icons and notifications helps in enhancing the computers speed.
5) Too many windows
and temporary files : Over a period of time, the whole gamut of
applications that are installed and run leave a number of temporary files in
the user’s temporary folder. These can also be Auto Backup files, log files,
files in mid-creation etc., and unless checked and deleted these may occupy a
considerable space in the hard disk thereby reducing the speed of the computer.
It’s a well known fact that deleting these temporary files frees up much of the
occupied space and in the process speed up the computer’s performance.
6) Poor security software:
In the recent past CoMantra has observed
that the Internet is now flooded with free security software and without
knowing implications of the same these security software and firewalls are
being used for the protection of the computers. Use of this poor security software
ultimately hampers the computers performance and eventually slows down the
same. So use of genuine and tested security software is a must for maintaining
the computers speed and performance.
