5 Ways to Speed up your PC

There is one common bond between pc owners, regardless to how fast our computers are they are never fast enough. By following a few simple steps, we can not only maintain our computers but keep them running as fast as possible. I recently came across an article on Microsoft’s website that discussed how to use the tools in XP and Vista to more efficiently maintain your computer.

1. Free up disk space – Run Disk Cleanup to remove temporary Internet files., remove downloaded program, empty the Recycle Bin, remove Windows temporary files, remove optional Windows components that you don't use and to remove installed programs that you no longer use.
2. Speed up access to data – Run Disk Defragmenter to improve your systems overall performance. The computer’s response time is longer when the files are fragmented causing the computer to search the hard drive to consolidate the pieces.
3. Detect and Repair disk errors – Run Error Checking utility to check the integrity of the files stored on the hard drive. This will detect bad sectors on your hard drive and repair file system errors. If you use your pc daily this is a utility you should run weekly.
4. Protect your computer against spyware – I know you are aware of the existence of spyware, its threat to your personal information and the harm it can do to your pc. With that stated you should also make sure you protect your pc form spyware. This article recommends you use Windows Defender to protect your pc. I recommend you do your research. Windows Defender is a freeware and you get what you pay for.
5. ReadyBoost - Windows Vista introduces Windows ReadyBoost, a new concept in adding memory to a system by using flash memory to improve performance without adding memory.

These are 5 systems tools that each of us should utilize regularly to keep our systems running better. For more information or details abou t running these tools, follow this link to Microsoft’s website.
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/maintenance/speed.aspx