All computers start running slow eventually as the processing and memory demands increase. This article looks at a series of simple maintenance task which can rejuvenate a computer’s performance for free. A Reimage review is also included to show how commercial registry repair tools can also play a part in speeding up PCs through registry key optimization.

The tasks below are best practices in computer maintenance and repair and should ideally be run on a scheduled/regular basis:

• Check the disk drives have enough space. Microsoft recommends at least 10% for Windows to operate correctly.
• Reboot fully to clear the RAM cache. Many applications can leave residual data cached in RAM that only gets cleared on a full reboot (as opposed to ‘Hibernate’ mode).
• Run an anti-virus scan of the full system. Trojan viruses are particularly troublesome for using large amounts of CPU/RAM.
• Defragment all hard drives (every 3 to 5 weeks). Fragmented files increase the disk access times and RAM usage which reduces computer performance.
• Get the latest device drivers and critical updates from the Windows Update service. These patches often contain code improvements relating to performance.

The above actions will go some way to establishing a base performance and level of stability for your computer. Additional tuning is possible using registry repair tools such as Reimage.

The Reimage review process does a full scan of your computer’s registry and file system for faults and non-optimum settings. Their database containing thousands of optimized registry configurations is used as a template for setting your computer’s registry key to healthy settings.

The added benefit is that the scan checks system files, 3rd party applications and device drivers for errors, virus damage and checks the Reimage file store for more up to date file versions (which can be subsequently installed).

A series of maintenance tasks, like those above, provide a baseline of health and stability for your computer that reduces the potential for it to run slow. If these tasks fail to resolve your performance problems then it could be necessary to assess the hardware for faults – a task that is best completed by the computer supplier’s own engineers.

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