It is only cover an overall slow computer and not a computer that has a slow boot up
Reason 1:- PC is not rebooted and continue on.
Reason 2:- Running some Background programme
Reason 3:- Hard drive Full
Reason 4:- Bad, corrupted or fragmented hard drive
Solution : -
Reason 1:- PC is not rebooted and continue on.
Solution:- Reboot PC.
Reason 2:- Running some Background programme
Solution :- Check & Remove Background programme
Step :-
1. Press ctrl+alt+del and open Task manager.
(optimize what programs are running in the background and how much memory and CPU they are using.)
2. Right click on highly using task.
3. Click to “Go to process”.
4. Click to “End process”
Reason 3:- Hard drive Full
Solution :- Leave 200-500 MB space free of hard disk
Reason 4:- Bad, corrupted or fragmented hard drive
Solution :- verify there is nothing physically wrong with the computer hard drive
Step :-
1. Run ScanDisk, chkdsk, or something equivalent
2. Run Defrag to help ensure that data is arranged in the best possible order.
3. User other software tools to test the hard drive for any errors by looking at the SMART of the drive.
Scan for malware
Hardware conflicts
· Verify that the Device Manager has no conflicts. If any exist resolve these issues as they could be the cause of your problem.
Update Windows
· Make sure you have all the latest Windows updates installed in the computer.
· If you are on the Internet when your computer is slow also make sure all browser plugins are up-to-date.
Update your drivers
Make sure you've got the latest drivers for your computer, especially the latest video drivers. Having out-of-date drivers can cause an assortment of issues.
Memory upgrade
If you've had your computer for more than two years it's likely you're computer is not meeting the memory requirements for today. Today, we suggest a minimum of 1GB of memory (RAM). By having enough memory for programs to run within memory your computer will not need to swap information stored within memory to the swap file. If your computer hard drive light is constantly active, its a good indication of your computer is swapping information betewen your memory and hard drive because of the lack of space in memory.
· Determining how much RAM is installed and available.
· What type of computer memory to use in a memory upgrade?
Hard drive upgrade
One of the biggest bottlenecks of a computer is the hard disk drive. For anyone with a slow computer or just looking for something to upgrade in the computer to improve overall system performance going from a traditional HDD to a Solid State Drive (SSD) will significantly improve the overall system performance.
Run registry cleaner
We normally do not recommend registry cleaners. However, if you have followed all of the above steps and your computer is still slow try running a registry cleaner on the computer.
Computer or processor is overheating
Make sure your computer and processor is not overheating. Excessive heat can cause a significant decrease in computer performance since most processors automatically step the speed of the processor down to help compensate compensate for the heat related issues.
· What temperature should my processor be running at?
Dust, dirt, and hair can also constrict a proper air flow on your computer, which can also cause a computer to overheat. Make sure your computer case is clean and fans are not obstructed.
· Steps on cleaning your computer.
Erase computer and start over
If none of the above solutions resolve your issues, it is recommended that you either re install Windows or erase everything and then start over.
Old computer:
If your computer is older than five years come to terms that it is likely the age of the computer that is causing it to be slow. Computers progress at an alarming rate as new programs and updates for programs come out their minimum requirements increase and will cause older computers to slow down. If your computer is older than five years we suggest purchasing a new computer or just realize after following the above steps it is going to run slower than a newer computer.
· How often should I buy a new computer?
Hardware issues
Finally, if your computer continues to be slower than normal after going over each of the above recommendations (including erasing and starting over) it's possible that your computer is experiencing a more serious hardware related issue such as a failing component in the computer. This could be a failing or bad hard drive, CPU, RAM, motherboard, or other component

I like this post where it started with the already built-in features of the pc to optimize the speed and bootup. Before upgrading or installing anything, the best thing to do is to start with what's already there. Then you can go search for Malwarebytes, Microsoft Security Essentials, Registry Problem Solver to go deeper and secure your pc. These you can do it on your own. For hardware problems though, research or help from a pc expert is required to fix those problems.
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