My computer is extremely slow – help!
There could be a million reasons to why you computer is extremely slow. Some of them are more common then others. That is why I plan to cover three of them in this article.
When you do use your computer there are a thousands, if not millions of different processes going on in your computers. At times these processes go wrong and they leave a nasty trail in you computer, leaving it extremely slow. I will not go in to why this happens as this article would be far to technical if I do that so I will just touch these three reasons briefly, explaining why it happens and what to do about it.
Reason 1: Over time your computer will be saturated will temporary files of all kinds, it could be from your internet browser, other software on your computer or even Windows. These files are at first created to speed things up, if you do return to the same point where they where created. Thing is, you don’t really return to that point all that often. After a while they will just sit around on your computer and drain space and resources. Not good at all!
Reason 2: When you use your computer Windows and other software are initalized the the Windows registry. The registry is a book that keep track of all different kinds of software in you computer and how to start and handle them. Again, over time these will become obsolete, redundant, errounus and faulty. The registry is intialized every time you start your computer meaning that every all those obsolete, redundant, errounus and faulty will be loaded, causing both you and I to ask ourselves – why my computer is extremely slow.
Reason 3: While this isn’t as much of an error it still drains both you and your computers of power, error messages. When your computer runs slow there is a reason to that problem. Many times Windows will try to make you aware of the problem, often with cryptic error messages. Many of us, including me don’t reallt understand why these problems occours and the meaning of the messages. I’t could be any of the two above but you can never be to sure, that is if your not an expert. Add to that the the messages are a clear sign that Windows needs to repaired, the question is just how.
Now to the good part, there is a free solution out there that will help cure all of the above problems and more. It’s called ErrorFix and I did a review of it here. I suggest you check it out. I gained a nearly 50% performance boost after just one use and it completely erased all of my problems.
For all if you out there that dont have time to read the whole reaview this below is a snippet from what I wrote in the final verdict.
The result of this free registry cleaner are amazing. I would never ever believe that my computer was in the state it really was. Shocking to say the least. On the other hand, you will need some basic computer knowledge if you want to use this software. But you have the backup feature which, after I learned the hard way, worked perfectly, allowing you to play around and get the most out of your system. So my opinion is that it’s up to you. My final grade is 4/5 - The advance features and all, the software really doesn’t cater to the complete novice, leaving 1 point on the table, but tha said, its not hard to use. Download is freely available over at their homepage, here.
PC repair online – How to avoid it next time!
In today’s information society living without your computer when it do fail is almost impossible. There are bills to pay, schedules keep, mails to answer and friends to keep up with. The sad truth is that any computer will fail at some point. Professionals know this and that is why the don’t focus on PC repair online, they focus on securing it from the most common threats, as such extending its lifetime way beyond normal.
The trick to be able to skip shell out large amounts of money on PC repair online or any other repair service for that matter is installing the right tools. Meaning a registry utility that will keep your system up to date, a anti virus solution, a firewall and backup tool to take continuous backups of your system if and when it do fail. The following list will contain the tools that I personally always install whenever my computer or Windows fail and I have to perform a complete sweep and reinstall everything.
Anti Virus
Researchers believe that there are millions of different malware as they are called out there that can potentially harm your computer. Every malware, whether it be a trojan, virus or worm has it own characteristic meaning that can wreck any kind of havoc upon your computer. Horror examples are identity theft, theft of personal information or just corrupted and non-functional systems.
My favorite tool to protect me against any threat out there are F-Secure Anti Virus package that will give me full real time protection against all above mentioned threats including spýware. Updates are almost daily meaning that the database containing the list of threats are always up to date with the latest threats. Add the face that its easy to install use it’s the ultimate package. Download F-Secure Anti Virus!
Firewall
While there are threats that you can protect yourself from with a anti virus solution there are still a barrage of attacks that occurs daily without you being infected. These attacks will exploit weaknesses in your system, either Windows or any third party software and in such a way gain access to your system. To thwart these threats you need a firewall that only allow any communication to your computer that you have granted.
For this i use a application from Check Point called Zone Alarm Pro. Zone Alarm Pro block and unwanted communication to and if so may happen from you computer. This tool is invisible to the hackers to they will never be able to identify it to circumvent it, leaving you protected. Alsome comes with a tool to protect your wireless if you happen use such solution. Download Zone Alarm Pro!
Backup Solution
No matter what you should have some kind of backup solution so that you can save your most valuable information and files on a secure location other than your main computer. But, burning CD’, DVD’s or dragging all your files to a external solution just added hassle.
Instead I use is the KeepIt online based solution. This solution is so awesome. You just download a little application, specify what folders you want to back up on a regular basis and that’s it. All new, old or changed files in those locations will automatically be encrypted and uploaded to a secure remote server from where you can, if anything happens and they disappear from your main computer, download them again. Secure and best of all, fully automated. Just install and forget! Download here!
Registry utility
A registry utility will maintain critical parts of your system such as temporary files, browser files and most of all, your registry which contain your run time information on how certain parts of your system and installed software behave.
Registry Fix is the number one tool I use too keep my PC blazing fast. Registry Fix is a registry cleaner/utitlity that will correct any error in your system and keep a host of other issues in check. Amongst other it will maintain missing file associations, missing dll files and of course keep your registry free from broken, faulty and obsolete entries. Try a free scan with Registry Fix here!
33 performance and security applications you didnt know you needed…
Peew! This took a while to compile, hope you will enjoy my effort. Welcome to the first part of the 33 security and performance applications that you didn’t knew that you needed! For all of you out there that looking to secure your computer against either personal information theft, virus, trojans, worms or just want to boost your computers speed you have come to the right place! In this three piece article I have tested exactly 33 applications ranging from anti-virus to firewalls to registry cleaners. All have been graded from 0 to 5 making it easy for you to choose the best product out there! Lets start of with the first 11!
Registry Cleaners
Sloow! My computer feels so slow! Don’t worry, you are not alone. Windows has it share of flaws and the registry is one of them. Luckily there are tools that will cure this, bringing your computer back to life in no time! These registry cleaners amongst other things scan and delete any of the faulty, broken or obsolete registry entries in your computer, at times boosting performance up to 50%.
Registry Fix
Award winning free registry cleaner software with well over 13 million downloads thus far. In my review I talk about the software beeing so easy to use that anybody can handle and benefit from it. All in all its about installing the software, pushing a button and reaping the benefits. For me this software found and fixed 78 different errors in under 5 minutes. Download here!
Error Fix
No frills application for the advanced user seeking to gain as much as much performance and speed as possible from their computer. Found, identified and repaired over 300 errors on my computer. Vista certified, custom scan and and automatic scan among its main features. A good suite for anyone seeking improve the performance and and speed of their computer and feel that their computerskills might apply and come to use with a bit more advanced set of tools. Download here!
Registry Easy
Enormous application with well over 70 different features at hand, ranging from computer speed and performance to internet security and computer customization. Even with that amount of different features, with just a basic understanding of computers you will be able to attain great results. All in all I found well over 1500 errors with this software across all the different areas of this application. Great application! Download here!
My Registry Doctor
My Registry Doctor was my first ever review. This software was as easy as a pie to use. Even for those not familiar with these kind of software there is a way out, since they provide free customer support . Perfect for anyone that get stuck. Feature and resultwise this software is well on par with what one can expect from this kind of software. Download here!
Anti Virus
Trojans, Worms, Viruses, they are all called malware and can seriously damage you as a person or you computer itself, loosing all data. There are a way to overcome all these threats, using a proper anti-virus solution. Install one today and you don’t have to worry about your data being shipped of to criminals anyday soon.
Kaspersky Anti Virus
Great application that will give you full protection agains any malware and spyware out there. It will scan all of your files, emails and internet traffic for any sign of malware. Fully automatic updates daily will ensure that you are always one step ahead of the viruses. This is a must get if you want to tweak all setting by yourself! Truly no holds barreld! Download here!
F-Secure Anti Virus
F-Secure Anti Virus is ideal for anyone that feel that they lack the type of skill needed for these type of applications. The install is easy and fast and configuration is one click of a button, literally. Updates are automatically and on the fly. Install and you are all set, protected against virus, worms, malware and rootkits. Download here!
Trend Micro Anti Virus
This application has one big ace up it sleev. It will not drain your computers resources as other solutions might do. I hardly noticed it even when it performed a search of my entire harddrive, and that was while I watched a movie. A neat added feature is that it will delete any and all temporary files that your webbrowser will leave, protecting your privacy. Download here!
Firewall
Every day there is thousands if not millions of attacks on unprotected computers all over the internet. The attackers seek to either steal valuable information such as personal information or take control of your computer, using it for illigal activities such as spam. Seize control of your own computer and block any possible attack in the door with a firewall.
Zone Alarm Pro
Easy to use Zone Alarm will gives you an solution that fit any knowledge level yet providing state of the art technoly that will protect you from virtually any threat. Features include Network and Program protection including identity theft protection. Download here!
F-Secure Internet Security
F-Secure provides an all in one solution to anyone that feel that they just need one solution. Every possible feature is included in this package that are surprisingly easy to use despite it’s wealth of features. One of the main features are the DeepGuard 2.0 that will protect you against yet to be found and identified threats in the wild. Download here!
Trend Micro Internet Security Pro
As F-Secure above this is an all in one solution that just about anyone will feel comfortable with. The interface is well designed and will fit anyone at any knowledge level. Comprehensive tools that will not only protect your computer today but also tomorrow. Also included is a tools to prevent identity theft. Download here!
Kaspersky Internet Security
The Kaspersky Lab has up until now been mostly know for their antivirus solutions have brought together this great application that combine a personal firewall and an anti spam-filter into a powerful tool. During my testing I personally blocked a lot of hacker attacks of various kind. Great interface that will allow you tweak every setting possible. Great for anyone looking for a application careing to the more technically advanced! Download here!
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