Fortunately, a few simple maintenance tasks can remedy this situation. Below are 5 easy to follow tips for a faster and more efficient PC.

1. Run Regular Virus Scans

It’s extremely important to schedule regular virus scans of your computer. It’s all too easy to pick up an infection just by visiting an unreputable website or downloading files from the Internet. If not removed a virus can do serious harm to your system and breach your security. Always remember to update your virus definitions regularly to keep up to date with the latest threats.

2. Run the System Tools Regularly

The Windows Operating system comes with many free system utilities built in. The disk clean up will free up space on your hard drive by removing unnecessary Temporary and Offline content files. The scandisk tool will check your hard disk for any errors and the Disk Defragmenter will rearrange the data on your hard drive making it more accessible therefore speeding up your system.

3. Be Careful What You Download

It’s always tempting to download lots of free stuff from the Internet. However, much of this ‘free’ software comes bundled with spyware which silently installs itself on to your PC, tracking your activity. Some of this spyware will generate pop ups, slowing down your PCs performance. Some will even install programs into your browser or your registry, which will not only make your PC lag but could also cause your system to freeze or crash. Before you next download some ‘free’ software from the Internet, ask yourself if it’s really worth it.

4. Fix any Errors as Soon as They Happen

It’s estimated that around 94% of all computers have corrupt or possibly harmful files installed on them with around 200 errors. If you get an error message on your screen, it’s best not to ignore it. Apart from possibly causing your computer to lag, it may be a potentially dangerous error. Whenever an error occurs, take a note of the error code or message and go to the Microsoft technical support website. Locate the listing for the error and you will be given instructions on how to resolve the issue.

5. Run a Reliable Registry Cleaner

One of the main reasons for this poor performance is a cluttered registry. The Windows registry is a database which holds all information relating to configurations and settings for all software, hardware and user preferences. Frequently installing and removing applications will leave remnants behind in the registry as will general every day use of applications.

Once the registry becomes filled with old, unnecessary and replicate files and possibly malware, your system will slow down as it takes longer to find the necessary information for loading and running applications. If left unattended to this can cause your PC to become unstable and crash.

Running a good registry cleaner such as RegCure will resolve any errors within your system and leave your computer operating smoothly and efficiently.