What Should We Do When The Computer Runs Slower?

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Have you encountered the following problems when using your computer?

Question 1 - My computer is running [url=https://www.bzfuture.com/deals/avira-internet-security-suite-1-pc-1-year-global.html]windows 10 pro retail key[/url] with all the latest updates and I am using Norton Antivirus and Malwarebytes security program. But last year, the PC really slowed down when starting Windows or programs. Even after the start, many programs run slowly. My PC has 8 gigabytes of RAM and a 1 terabyte hard drive with 80% capacity. What can I do to speed up the computer?

Answer 1 - Your hard drive is almost full, which can significantly slow down your PC.

Why? When a disk is full, the available space becomes smaller and is distributed on the hard disk. If the PC saves files to the hard disk, you must divide them into parts and save them in different locations. This slows down the storage process and creates a hard disk condition called "fragmentation." The next time these fragmented files are needed, the PC will need more time to find, read and reassemble them. Fragmentation becomes a serious problem once the hard disk ...
... is 80% full.

You should buy a larger hard drive, move some data to another hard drive or simply delete some data. Once you free up more space, you can use the Windows defragmentation function to copy the scattered files to individual locations, which will improve the speed of the PC. Keep in mind that defragmenting a hard drive can take hours.

While freeing up space is likely to solve your deceleration problem, there are some other things to check.

• Make sure there is no unwanted or harmful software on your PC. Update and run Malwarebytes.

• Check if programs use a large part of PC processing or RAM. Open the task manager of the PC.

In "Applications" in Task Manager, you should only find the programs you are currently using. In "Background processes" you will find items such as iTunes and the Windows Cortana digital assistant program, even if they are not in use. You can temporarily disable some of these background processes related to the application to see if they are causing a problem (they will automatically reactivate when you restart your PC). To temporarily deactivate a process, right-click on the name in the Task Manager with the right mouse button. Select "End Task" from the drop-down menu. To permanently deactivate a process, remove it from the PC Start menu.

Question 2 - After upgrading to [url=https://www.bzfuture.com/deals]cheap windows 10 key[/url], what is the best way to remove the hard drive from our Windows 7 PCs before giving it away?

Answer 2 - Windows 7 PCs should only be donated after cleaning hard drives, including operating system cleaning. Then Windows 8.1 or 10 must be installed by you or by the organization to which you are donating. There are several ways to erase a hard drive. Or you can install a new hard drive and destroy the old one. Drilling some holes in the housing effectively destroys an old disk.

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