Causes of Slow Computer Works, Hang, and Error

Causes of Slow Computer Works, Hang, and Error
I often meet friends - friends who complain about their slow computer work, without many realizing it. and also often hang!
so this time I will discuss about the causes of a slow computer work, hangs, and errors. and here's some of the causes:



1. Malware (viruses, worms, trojans, etc.)
When computers are exposed to malware (viruses, worms, trojans, and the like), it is almost certain that okmputer performance will be slow. Viruses will often use computer resources either RAM or CPU, as well as continuously monitoring computer activity. It is indeed affects the performance of other applications.
Solution to prevent this is for Windows users to install Antivirus and not just stop there, but regularly update the antivirus. Schedule at least once a week if the computer is not online.


2. Spyware, Adware, and the like
If we are using the computer for internet areas, if not careful there is a possibility the computer may be infected with spyware. The effect may not be so great with the performance of the computer, but it could have an effect on internet access, and a variety of things which disturb the comfort of surfing and worse, important data (user, password, account, etc.) we can know by the creator of this spyware.
Solutions can install anti-spyware are also constantly update, just have to sort out which ones I do not use a lot of resources (resources) our computer, because it is not uncommon Antispyware uses CPU and Memory are quite large. If antivirus is included, we do not need to add. Or use the portable version, and periodic scans of spyware only.

3. The number of applications running behind
The more our computers with software, will usually slow down the computer's performance, although the effect is relatively small and there is nothing major. It is important to note when installing the software, check whether there are applications that are always running behind. This can be in the know with a program like Autoruns.
The solution in this case is important to use the software only, select one software if there is some similar software or has almost the same features, and if there is a Portable version of it then it could be an alternative. To reduce the program running in the background, use Autoruns and disable unnecessary background applications. To know whether the application is installed to run the program on the back, install software such as WinPatrol.

4. Hard disk (HDD) that have been aged
When computers are still using a hard drive that is long enough (old), probably more than 5 years, it can be increasingly slow computer performance. To check, we can use the software free HDD Tune and the like (see article: Check the condition of your computer hard disk). Usually normal SATA HDD average read access (read) about 70-90 MB / s. If for example the average access HDD under 50 MB / s, then the performance will usually be noticeably slower.
Solution when the hard drive is very slow, maybe you can try the full format (watch out, backup the data first). Although for the old hard drive this usually will not be much help, so it is best to replace the hard drive with a new, and if you still want to use the old hard drive, use it as a secondary hard drive.

5. RAM / Memory mediocre
Many of the least amount of RAM / memory that we use can not be made the same standard to one computer with another computer or even operating systems. Even when going to install Windows, no minimum RAM specs, but the types of applications that we use should also be taken into account. To check, open the Task Manager and the Performance section and also check the PF Usage Physical Memory showing total physical memory (RAM) and the rest are available (Available).
If we are not running any application, but the rest of the RAM is not more than half, usually going slow computer performance, then it should be checked any application that uses a lot of memory (RAM), generally can be checked in the Process tab, Mem Usage column. If indeed we are a mediocre RAM (eg Windows XP with 512 MB RAM or less, windows 7 with 1 GB RAM), the cheapest solution is to reduce the applications that consume a lot of memory. The best solution is upgrade the memory (RAM) (read: Know what the RAM).

6. Conflicts applications or programs that are installed
Not infrequently two applications in the same category could result in a conflict, which increasingly slow computer performance. Signs of conflict forged the troubled computer after you install the software, whereas before there was no problem. Conflicts that often occur usually in the category of security software, such as antivirus.
For example, we use 2 or more antivirus. Although some antivirus can run simultaneously, but still not recommended, except for expert users or for trial. Not to mention when they have to install other security software.
If there is an alternative variety of similar software, then if possible, choose one that can represent, and superior in performance and results. Especially for many types of software to access resources or operating system.

7. Selection of the lack of proper Software
Not a few people just went along (trend) in the use of software, but there is actually a desirable feature in another software that small and free. If we are indeed minimal computer specs or we want to work quickly, then choose the right software. Software with a large size is not always better and right for each of us. Here are some examples:
When we just want to burn data to CD / DVD, the right solution can use ImgBurn software that measures just about 5 MB or free burning software other than a relatively small install Nero Multimedia Suite which is about 354 MB.
When we work with compressed data (zip, rar), free software like 7zip size is only about 1 MB should be sufficient, rather than install Winzip 15 measuring nearly 13 MB and also not free (free compression software other)
If using Photoshop 7 or CS1 / 2 is sufficient for the needs of graphics, then install Photoshop CS5 needs re difikir, because the specification required is quite high, so it can work more slowly.

8. The number of installed software
Although the software is installed is not running behind, but almost every software always add entry (data) to the registry, so that more and more software is installed the registry size (windows) will also be greater. Because of this registry will either be accessed when the computer is running and has been running, the size also affects to the speed / response time her.
The solution is to use software that is required only, Uninstall unnecessary software and use like Revo Uninstaller Uninstaller order uninstallasi process more thoroughly. To clean the software that has been uninstalled, you can also use a variety of free Utilities.

9. Excessive use Windows Effects
Windows Xp, Vista and windows 7 provides the option to use the display with a variety of effects. If your computer has good specs, these effects would not be an issue, but if you want faster performance, the effects of the windows can be deactivated.
For example Windows XP, right-click My Computer, select the Advanced tab and Performance section click on settings. We also pass tweak the system to get the settings right and quickly, using software such as X-Setup Pro.
Actually, other than the above 9 are still many other reasons, such as the various windows service running that are not needed, the selection and arrangement of hardware that is not optimal, the primary disk space (for example, drive C or low limit on the verge, and others.