There are many reasons why your computer may be running slow but some reasons are more common then others. Here are 3 reasons why your computer may be running slower than usual:
1. Viruses are known for making computers considerably slower than usual. Some viruses in fact are DESIGNED to make your computer slower as to induce anger. Install some anti-virus software such as AVG or McAfee and run a full system scan and think of anything you've downloaded in the last few days - this may help identify the source of the virus which will help in discovering the exact "strain".
2. Overheating As a computer is put under high stress activities the temperature of each affected computer component begins to rise. If the temperature rises too high and the computers can't handle this extra pressure the computer will slow down and in some cases even force your machine to shut down to prevent permanent damage. Computers need to be kept in a cool environment and be given proper airflow. Download the program "Everest Home Edition 2.20" to discover if the temperatures of your components are above average. As a general rule if something is above 60 degrees then you should be concerned, but ask around on the average temperatures for your components.
3. Old system installation As your computer gets more and more use data gets "clogged" in the system and this makes your system slower without any visual feedback on why you have a slow computer. When it comes to this you simply have to reformat your machine and start over. I generally reformat every 4-6 months although even reformatting once a year will keep your system at a high level of performance.
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