Guys, What do YOU Do or Would Do If your Computer was always Slow or Freezing?

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Slartybartfast · Accepted Answer

Usually I back up the files, format the drive and install a clean copy of windows. I remove a lot of the pre installed garbage and such, install new drivers etc.
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I've been building systems all my life and owned a computer repair, networking and custom build shop before my divorce.

An easy upgrade (besides simply adding more memory) is to install a m.2 drive (980 Evo or such) install windows to it and use the old hard drive as storage for video etc.. what's nice with this is that you don't have to wipe the drive and risk loosing data.

llorando · Accepted Answer

First check task manager to see what program was eating up my resources, if I didn't find nothing, then I'd to a virus/malware scan and if that didn't find anything, then my next step would be to check for any recent updates including driver updates, than if that didn't work, I'd do a system restore to a point before the issue started, then if the problem still persists, then I'd go a head and boot up a live Linux distro, and if the same thing is happening in Linux than I know it's a hardware and not a software issue.

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Computer nerd here!
I will check out the status! graphic card , Heat, RAM use, voltage, fan function and so on. I ( will open the task manager and which/what app is taking much RAM.
I will check for virus and all unnecessary files.
Hard drive storage space.
Based on the data i get! I know what to do. At times, an app can glitch and cause problems and at times there is unwanted software that automatically ends up in your pc specially from websites that has a lot of pop-ups which it might be a simple virus.
Computer knowledge is good to have because it saves you a lot of money. good to know some apps that helps you to avoid simple problems like add blocker, which blocks all the pop-ups and even take away/blocks all youtube/facebook adds or any other website that has adds.

caring__1 · Answer

It could be an old computer that can't handle the added demands of present day programs and sites, or it could be the computer needs to be cleaned to get rid of temporary files and such or malware. I run CCleaner, Malwarebytes and RogueKiller on a regular basis. I also will use my air compressor to clean dust that settles into the computer (especially the CPU cooler). If I still notice a problem, I go to the forum WindowsBBS. com, and it's rare that they can't walk me through the problem and find a solution. For no charge, they'll enable you to clean up any problems and improve your computer.

AviatorTom · Answer

This is recommended for a Windows PC...

First thing... reboot it.
Second thing... run a disk cleaner utility to delete unnecessary files. Some anti-virus software has a cleaner app built-in.
Third thing... defragment your disk (s)

If the PC is still slow, it's likely that the Windows Registry has gotten too big, typically containing records from software that was installed and removed and/or bloatware software that was installed and never used. Get a Registry cleaner and run it.

Finally, if it's still slow, take it to an authorized PC repair shop. In teh US, Geeksquad at Best Buy, for example.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

For some reason, apparently, mine needs more memory! It's fine the past decade or so but, as of 3 or 4 months ago, suddenly, it can take FOREVER for a page to open and it's already shut down a few things I had open when I was trying to open something else.
A friend of mine I used to work with told me about 7 years ago that he was having trouble with his computer and sent it to someone to deal with and all she did was clean it out (the dust inside) and it worked fine, again! Maybe that's all I need to do. Otherwise, I'll just see about getting more memory chips.

humanearth · Answer

Reinstall the operating system and if it's a cellphone or tablet, I will remove all Google Products and bloatware apps. If I am doing it for myself, I would run Linux for computers and Linux Ubuntu-touch for cellphones and Tablets. Doing that would make sure Google or FaceFuck can never be installed on the device. See Google and all of them Cellphones use APK (Android Package Kernel) and Ubuntu-touch uses Debian Kernel. Which makes Google and other spying apps not compatible. Which makes a much more secured cellphone/tablet operating system.

Why you say I would do that:

One: so the user would have more control over their data and what they want to spy on them

Two: You get 50% to 70% more performance. That's like turning your device into a hot rod.

Three: While I am at it. I would increase memory speed and Hard Drive space.

Truthatanycost · Answer

Hope it's a software issue and not a hardware one. Last time it was a hardware issue and I got a quote but it was extortion so I just did it myself. I took everything apart and stripped the motherboard. Replaced the CPU liquid cooler, GPU and power supply and hoped I'd done it all correctly. That was a few years ago. This time the freezing was a software issue that I tracked down to a rubbish Nvidua GPU Driver.

Phoenix-gb · Answer

Task manager, see what's eating CPU and/or RAM. If it's at start-up, disable non-essential start up programs. Reboot if closing programs doesn't fix the issue while running.

That being said, my computer is that old right now, it's always slow no matter what I do, still saving to replace it.

TommyMountainFigure · Answer

It doesn't happen on my computers Paris.. I have this software called Shadow Defender and what it does it takes a snapshot of a working computer (That's the state I always leave mine in) and you just work on that snapshot.. When you reboot it merely takes a new snapshot of the original working setup.. Nothing every changes unless I want it to.

NamerOfStars · Answer

Figure out what was wrong and fix it. I have a certification for just that, which qualifies me for THOUSANDS of jobs that have all been shipped to India; I might as well make use of it.

I'm rather curious why you limited this to guys, though. Do you imagine women don't have computer problems?

GingerGuy · Answer

There could be several possible reasons for it. You could have a virus. It could just be "cluttered" and need some maintenance/cleaning. It could be your internet connection (and not the computer). Or if it's an old computer, maybe it's just age and it's worth considering getting a new one.

I'd start by cleaning, run "clean up" (or disc), delete all files that come up. Then disc defragment. Then run Antivirus scan. This might be enough and fix it. Often does.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

1) Run Virus Scan
2) Make sure all updates are current
3) Check task manager for any erroneous drains on memory and cpu.
4) Make sure the fans are clean from dust and hair.
5) Check hard drives & make sure they are under 90% capacity. (You really don’t want to exceed 50% if possible).

Anything further is going to require more than a simple fix.

bolverk · Answer

Start de-cluttering the HDD, saving anything I'll need to a stand alone drive the defrag the drive, then run a clean up a defrag on the registry, after that if the PC is still running slow I'd consider up grading the ram and swapping the Hard disk for a Solid State Drive going for the largest you can afford.

Browneye57 · Answer

Win10 needs at least 8gb of ram, and a platter drive is too slow - at least run your OS on a SSD. Anything less than a core i7 is going to appear slow.
Next, clear out your temp files, and delete unneeded files and emails.
I run a corporate network.

zagor · Answer

First, make sure it doesn't have a virus. Or some part going bad, as happened to my video card a while back (Note: You DO need to clean the dust out occasionally or it will cake and your processors will fry).

If there is nothing evident in either case, might be time to upgrade - maybe the old system can't handle the new software.

Heartache0405 · Answer

I’d ask a friend to come over and try to help me fix it and if they can’t figure it out I’d probably either take it to Best Buy or something where if they can’t fix it they’d buy it from me and I’d use that money to buy a new one

Adam1978 · Answer

If a hard reboot doesn't help. I would backup the files, get a new computer and start fresh. I could then cleanup the old computer for some testing or other usage task.

BeMuse · Answer

I've never had that issue. It always seems to be the case with other people's computers. I always want to fix it just to use it, but people cling really tightly to their garbage.

exitseven · Answer

I would run a virus scan. If nothing showed up there are 3rd party diagnostic tools you can download that will check RAM. I would check the internet connection starting with the network card. If all else fails I would rebuild the computer.

jshm2 · Answer

Depends on the cause. Usually it's dirt or bad RAM in old machines. In newer machines it can be malware or updates.

newboy78 · Answer

Click window r  type '%temp%' and enter Shift delete all the files in the folder that opens This is speed up your system

OlderAndWiser · Answer

I would reboot, and also check startup to see how many programs are automatically loading.

msc545 · Answer

I would clean up or completely format the hard drive, and do a fresh install of Windows.

If the computer was running an Apple OS, I would sell it, and switch to a real machine running Windows 10 or 11.

Makeushiver · Answer

Clear the cache first. If that doesn’t fix it go to bleepinhcomputer. com. Theyhave many tools for free for that type of thing

matchrestore · Answer

Replace it, or update the graphics card or ram I'd i could.

Fireguy17 · Answer

might be time to clean some of the crap off of it. Check your interweb speed. If it is more than 15 years old time for a new one.

NathanDavis · Answer

-back up important files... -reset to factory conditions -reinstall

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Buy a new one or replace the shitty parts, it really depends whats wrong with it, if it's do to software I'd just delete it and factory reset the os.

Mangospacho · Answer

Hopefully I could figure out what is causing the problem since I have been using computers for a while.  But side question: Did you Google “Tom Brady screaming at computer” for this picture?

OnKoing · Answer

No girls do maintenance on their own PC then? Throw it out, get another. After I had it 5 years and it's been thoroughly overhauled 🔫

OddBeMe · Answer

RAM is getting blocked. Restart in safe mode and look at applications that are starting automatically. Also cookies or downloaded bullshit using your computer’s processor.

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