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Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. Defragment your hard disk. By running the defragmenter, you reorganize the file data and make it easier for your computer to find what it's looking for and less likely to freeze. Everyday processes scatter your computer's file data physically on the hard disk which then causes the computer to take longer in retrieving them. Defragmenting corrects this issue and may take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours depending on the size of the disk.
Format your disk and reinstall your operating system. Sometimes uninstalling and then reinstalling applications can help them to run faster and your Windows operating system is no different. Formatting your hard disk deals with erasing all the files on your primary disk in preparation to reinstall Windows using your original install disc s. Be sure to back up your data first!
Formatting means everything on your hard disk will be deleted. On Windows 8 and up, you can use Refresh action and Windows will reinstall itself, without any DVDs and deleting your data. Downgrade to a lower operating system. If your system only just meets the minimum requirements for its current OS, downgrading may help improve your performance.
Downgrade-Windowsto-Windows-7 details one specific operating system downgrade. Method 2. Update your applications. Check that your software including the Windows OS itself is fully up-to-date.
In general the most recent software versions run the smoothest. Close all unnecessary applications. Multiple programs running off screen can take up a significant portion of your computer's operating memory and thus slow it down.
To see which programs are running at any given moment, check the icons along your application panel or open the "Task Manager" application. Limit the programs that open automatically at startup. Access the "startup configuration" tool by searching for "msconfig. Click the "Startup" tab to toggle which programs automatically run upon startup. Alternately, Microsoft offers a software download called "Autoruns" that provides similar access and a few more options for software that automatically opens when Windows begins.
Windows has around 20 visual effects e. You can toggle each of these on and off or allow Windows to choose the optimal settings for performance recommended. Uninstall any applications you no longer need.
Delete any files you no longer need. The built-in utility "Disk Cleanup" searches for unnecessary files in order to keep your hard disk uncluttered and improve performance. Remember to empty your recycle bin regularly! Files continue to be stored there unless emptied and can sometimes create slow down.
Method 3. Restart your computer on a regular basis. A restart clears your PC's memory and closes all software that may be running behind the scenes. Restarting should be a part of your normal weekly routine. Run a virus scan. Regularly running a virus scan identifies then fixes many issues with slow performance. Use Windows' built-in scanner Defender or choose from a host of other software options available.
Clean up your Windows registry. This is a step for advanced Windows users and involves changing important system settings, so proceed with caution. Access the registry editor "regedit" and be sure to save a backup copy before beginning. Not only can the cold weather affect your power windows, but it can also cause cracks in any of the auto glass on your vehicle by expanding rapidly. In frosty weather, it can happen that you will end up with a frozen car window. Any ice that has formed around the window rubbers of one of the windows on the side can freeze it shut.
A Frost accumulates on the inside of the windows when water vapor inside the car condenses and freezes. Then, as the car cools further, the condensation freezes. If you are in a hurry, open your car windows to quickly bring the temperature inside closer to that outside. The frozen glass could shatter due to the extreme temperature change. For a more comfortable solution: Lifehacker advises those who want to be snug and warm while driving to turn on the defroster and blow warm air across the windshield to evaporate the accumulating moisture.
Start your engine, and using the defroster setting, crank the heater up all the way to absorb excess moisture within your vehicle. Turn air recirculation off. Crack your windows. Defrost Windows. Have you noticed that defroster button on your dashboard? The warm air will thaw the windows eventually. Don't try to use warm water to get the windows open because it can easily crack or break the frozen glass.
Prevention is always the best cure. Instead of waiting until a problem happens, you can proactively stop a car window from freezing shut. Buy a can of silicone spray lubricant at a local auto parts store. Silicone spray is very slippery. It can be used to lubricate most anything, according to The Natural Handyman see resources. Silicone spray is also resistant to water. It prevents ice from forming.
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