Do you feel your PC is getting slow?

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The following are some of the steps you can take to make faster a slow PC. Here I have discussed some common issues that usually cause PC slow.

1. I have installed new Hardware/Software/Games...

If you feel your PC is become slow after installing new hardware like printer, Software like anti-virus or Games then ...Uninstall it and see if that resolves the problem.

* Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements recommended by the hardware manufacturer or software publisher before installing anything new.

2. My PC is running for a long time...

Does your computer is running for a long time (couple of days or weeks at a time)? If so, temporary files will build up on your hard disk, taking up space in your computer’s memory and clogging up other resources. By rebooting, or restarting, your computer, you can clear out these temporary files and improve your PC’s performance.

3. Varify your system resources.

Make sure your computer’s RAM (or memory), hard disk space, and other components are adequate for what you’re using the computer for.

4. Scan for viruses & spywares.

Malicious code (also known as malware)—such as viruses, Trojans, spyware, and worms—uses your computer’s resources to do all sorts of nasty things to it, including causing it to slow down. One of the most important aspects of the protection scanner is its ability to check your PC for malicious software.
How long the scan will take varies, and can depend on such things as your processor speed, the amount of memory your computer has, and how many issues the scanner finds. Generally, a complete scan will take anywhere from two to five minutes.
Ideally, you should run the full service scanner at least once a month, but if your computer is running slower than normal or programs don’t seem to be behaving the way they should, you might want to run the scan before then.

5. Clean up the registry.

I recommend doing it if you've got a major slowdown. CCleaner is free and worth running.

6. Delete old network connections.

Your computer may be trying to connect to shared hard drives that no longer exist. In Windows Explorer right-click on any network shares you don't actively use and click Delete. Under Tools, also click "Disconnect Network Drive" to see if there are any others lurking about.

7. Stop auto-starting programs.

Click Start > Run and type "msconfig" at the prompt. Click the Startup tab and look at all that junk that loads when you launch your PC. Do you really need "Adobe Reader Speed Launch"? Probably not. Turn off anything else that looks useless, but be careful not to disable Windows system components.

If your computer is still slow you need to move on to hyper jump...

> Upgrade RAM.

This is the one killer trick that will make almost any computer run faster. With an older PC, you will rarely have enough RAM to run today's memory-hogging operating systems and applications, and adding a high-capacity stick or two of quality RAM will give you a quick speed boost. Adding RAM is fairly simple, even for a novice, and you should be able to do the job in 5 or 10 minutes.

> Reinstall Windows.

If the above tricks haven't helped, it may be time to wipe the slate clean and start again, reformatting your hard drive, reinstalling your applications, and restoring your data files from a backup. You'd be surprised how much more responsive a freshly reinstalled Windows system can be, as you've wiped out years of temp files, garbled registry entries, old versions of software programs that have been upgraded repeatedly, and all sorts of other electronic junk. Reinstalling is easy if you have the "recovery disk" that came with your PC, and only a bit more involved if you're using a retail copy of Windows XP. Just be sure you back up everything you want to take with you before you pull the trigger!

> Upgrade your hard drive.

This is a more complicated solution, but if you're reinstalling Windows (per the prior tip) you might consider upgrading to a bigger and possibly faster hard drive, too. Hard disk storage is a performance bottleneck on every machine, and magnetic disks degrade over time. Some performance issues could be caused by a failing hard drive, even, and upgrading to a new model could really put some zip back in your system. As a bonus, you can use the original hard drive for backups or occasional storage, if you put it in an enclosure.

I hope these tips help you. Meanwhile, I of course invite the readers to submit their own performance-boosting advice.