HOW TO SPEED UP THE STARTUP TIME OF MY PC

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Have you ever switched off your computer because you want to rush out only to remember that there is a document on it that you need quickly, but then your computer takes ages to start up again? This can be a very frustrating space to be in. It does not only waste your time but wastes the time of those waiting for information from you. Most of all, it can present you as a sloppy person. We have decided to do an article on how to speed up the startup of your PC. The first thing you need to know is why your PC is slow in starting up in the first place.

WHY YOUR PC STARTS UP SLOWLY

• There are a few different issues pertaining to why your PC boot-up is as slow as a snail. One of the reasons could be that you do not have enough space on your hard drive. Always remember that in order for your PC to run optimally, you need to have about 250 megabytes of space available on your hard drive. Once space becomes lower than this, you may start to experience a slowdown in both your startup time and the overall performance of your system. Always scan your computer to make sure that you have enough space.

• Another reason for a slow start-up could easily be device drivers that need to be updated. If you ignore updates recommended by your operating system, you are depriving your computer of some essential updates that could help speed up things. This is the reason why you will want to ensure that your computer has the latest drivers and all the Windows updates that are recommended.

DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER

If your computer is slow in starting up, consider not turning it off frequently. If you are going away for short periods of time, put it to sleep instead of shutting it down. When the computer is in this mode, it will not need to go through all the startup processes when you want to use it again.

DISABLE STARTUP PROGRAMS

The computer startup can be slowed down by startup programs that are loaded. These programs remain active in the memory. Identify the programs you do not often use so that they do not automatically try to load every time when your computer wants to start.

UPGRADE HARDWARE

• We know that upgrading the hardware can cost money, but sometimes, it is the only option you may have. You can add random access memory (RAM). This has proved to increase the speed of the computer and decrease the amount of time your computer needs in order to boot up.

• Attempting to manage issues that have to do with your computer on your own can be time-consuming and leave you frustrated at the best of times. This is the reason why we believe in turning to software solutions such as Total System Care from SafeBytes. As the name indicates, this software looks at your computer as a whole. It identifies problems such as those causing slow startup times and deals with them proactively.