When your computer runs slow, it can be frustrating. With everything that today’s modern computers can do, they can still be temperamental devices that require some maintenance from time to time. If your computer is running slower than usual and you cannot figure out why, perhaps one of the reasons in our checklist is the culprit.
These Are The Most Common Reasons Your Computer Is
Slowing Down:
1. You Have Too Many Startup Programs
Any time you download a new program, you
should always check to make sure it won’t run at startup unless you actually
want it to. If your computer has too many programs running at startup, it might
take longer than usual to boot up and be ready to use.
2. Your Hard Drive Is Failing
A hard drive nearing the end of its lifespan
is a common issue that can cause your computer to run slowly. If your hard
drive is the reason for slow performance, perhaps you should upgrade to a
solid-state drive instead.
3. Your Hard Drive Is 95% Full
When your hard drive gets to 95 percent full,
your computer can slow down by up to 50 percent. This is because there is no
space to save the temporary files required for operating programs, so it’s as
if the OS doesn’t know how to run properly anymore.
4. Your Browser Has Too Many Add-Ons
Too many add-ons can make your computer
run slowly. Factors such as ad-blockers, unit converters, search protectors, and
more might actually be browser adware that can slow your computer down.
5. You're Running Too Many Programs At Once
Trying to do too much at one time can
cause your computer to slow down and make completing your tasks frustrating and
difficult. If your computer is running slower than usual, try closing some tabs
and run less programs.
6. Too Many Browser Tabs Are Open
If you have dozens of tabs open because
you don’t want to lose a link, try saving that link instead and close the tab.
Every tab you leave open is competing for its share of RAM and too many tabs
with too little RAM will cause poor performance.
7. Rogue Programs Are Hogging All The Processing Powers
Some commonly used programs or system
processes may be stuck in a loop or they might have encountered an error
causing your computer to use its processing power to run them.
8. You Have A Virus
Viruses, spyware and other malware can
slow down your computer as they do everything from hijacking your browser, to
pushing advertising or phishing sites, even crashing your computer.