May 26 2014
Last week, we kicked off our new "Tech Tuesdays" series with advice on maintaining your Mac. This week, we're turning our attention to the needs of the PC user. Read on to learn how to give your sluggish Windows machine a performance boost.
Keep your computer running efficiently through proper maintenance. Here are three simple steps for your PC.
1. Remove Windows Update Temp Files. Windows Updates are important to install on your computer because they keep your computer's software current. It provides some security against new known threats and is also essential for the operating system to clear itself of files known to cause errors. After a while, however, these files accumulate in your hard drive and take up storage space. To remove old files, follow these steps:
2. Defragment Your Hard Disk. Defragmentation is a process that lowers the how much storage space there is between files and organizes the index sequencing. It does not delete your files. It makes it easier for windows indexing to locate your files and open them. To defragment your computer follow these steps:
3. Scan for System File Errors. Lastly, before restarting your computer, use the System File Checker (SFC) to repair missing or corrupted system files.
After you have completed the steps above, restart your computer, and that's it.
Remember: Old files do not slow down your computer. It's the number and type of running processes and software that slow down your computer.
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