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Factors that triggers slow system:
1. HDD full
2. Computer is infected by a virus
3. Too many programs installed in the system
4. Memory/RAM is too small
Follow all 3 steps to troubleshoot this issue:
Run Msconfig:
Msconfig - Disables start up files from automatically running in the system. This will make the system boot faster and will lessen the system resources. It will also increase the paging file or "Virtual Memory". Note that Msconfig is a temporary fix.
1. Click Start and Click Run
2. Type msconfig
3. Click Start Up tab
4. Click disable all on the bottom right corner. Make sure to check the antivirus
5. Click close and click restart later
Run Disk Cleanup:
Disk Cleanup - This is a computer maintenance utility included in Microsoft Windows designed to free up disk space on the computer users' Hard Drive such as Temporary internet files and Recycle Bin.
1. Click Start and click My Computer
2. Right click Local Disc C: and click Properties
3. Click Disk Cleanup button
4. Put a check on all the files to delete and click OK
Increase Paging File:
Paging File - A program developed by Microsoft Windows also known as virtual memory operating systems to help ensure that the data you need is available as quickly as possible. The operating system copies a certain number of pages from your storage device to main memory.
1. Click Start and right click on My Computer
2. Click the Advanced tab
3. Under Performance click Settings
4. Click Advance tab
5. Click Change
6. Click the System Manage Size radio button
7. Click Set and restart the computer
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Slow System Performance
