Introduction: How to Fasten Computer Speed!

As a Computer enthusiast for 7+ years now, I've experenced the great, annoying and wonderful opportunities. Technology isn't perfect, So why not try to make it?
In this instructable thread, I will tell you how to fasten up your slow computer.

Step 1: Clean Clean Clean!!

A Great thing to fasten up computer speeds is to Defrag your ENTIRE system. Never use internet downloaded programs, in most cases it makes the computer more slower!

Using Disk Defragment Diagram #1 was built to clean windows systems and make cleaning more effective and productive.



Also you can use Disk clean-up Diagram #2, another great program which can free up disk space. Using Disk clean-up, used frequently, is great to prevent slow start ups.


Also cleaning your internet browsers cookies, passwords and history can help speed up your system.



Simply following these steps on a weekly/monthly basis WILL fasten up your cluttered and slow system

Step 2: Turn Off Background

Disabling the background to a 'simple' colour usually makes start-up speeds a little bit faster. (Windows vista)

Open Desktop Background by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, clicking Personalization, and then clicking Desktop Background.

Click the SOLID COLOUR tab and choose the colour you want for your desktop background.

(Windows 7)

Open Desktop Background by clicking the Start button and clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type desktop background, and then click Change desktop background.

Click the SOLID COLOUR tab and choose the colour you want for your desktop background.

Step 3: Delete Any Unused Programs

Using the Add/Remove Programs control panel
The Add/Remove Programs control panel in Windows makes it easier to uninstall programs. Follow the instructions below to use this control panel.

Windows 7
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

In Large or Small icon view, click Programs and Features. If you're using Category view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.

Select the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall.


Windows Vista
From the Start menu, select Control Panel.

In Classic View, double-click Programs and Features. In Control Panel Home view, under "Programs", click Uninstall a program.

Select the program you want to remove, and click Uninstall. Alternatively, right-click the program and select Uninstall. 

Step 4: Detect and Repair Disk Errors

In addition to running Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmenter to optimize the performance of your computer, you can check the integrity of the files stored on your hard disk by running the Error Checking utility.

As you use your hard drive, it can develop bad sectors. Bad sectors slow down hard disk performance and sometimes make data writing (such as file saving) difficult, or even impossible. The Error Checking utility scans the hard drive for bad sectors, and scans for file system errors to see whether certain files or folders are misplaced.

If you use your computer daily, you should run this utility once a week to help prevent data loss.

Step 5: Check for Any Hidden Virus or Adware

While I was writing this instructable, A windows defender pop up warned me of a potentially harmful program/application. Using the Windows Defender program you can totally remove all harmful viruses or trojans.

Click "Start" and "Control Panel"; then double-click "Windows Defender."

Click the "Scan" button to run a total system scan with Defender.

(Optional)
Wait for the scan to complete; then click "Tools" and deselect "Options."

Check the box labeled "Automatically scan my computer" under automatic scanning if it is not already checked, and then select times for scans using the drop-down menus. Scroll down the options menu and make sure the "Use Windows Defender" box is checked.

Click "Save", then close the window.

Step 6: Install Newest Windows Updates

There are Windows updates which are avaliable to download. Downloads SHOULD be downloaded for patching of system errors and bugs.

Click the Start button, click All Programs, and then click Windows Update. 
If there are any updates needed to be downloaded, then download them.
If there are optional updates, You can choose to download them, or you can choose to leave them.

Most updates require the computer to re-boot in order for them to work. So make shure all important docouments are saved before updating windows.

Step 7: Using Older Versions of Windows?

You may think that $100 - $200 for a new version of windows is a 'waste of money', but its a good cause. So no more putting up with those 'ancient' system speeds, and welcome a faster system in your household.

Step 8: Completely Format Drives (Last Resort)

Can't fasten computer by anyway? Heres your last resort, Formatting your drives. Formatting your drives deletes all personal files, documents, and pictures.

Back it Up!
Before the format process, you want to make sure that if your goal is hard drive recovery, you back up as much personal data and information from your hard drive as you need. In some instances where a virus has caused serious system damage, this may not be possible, but if your format is planned ahead of time you certainly can copy and archive data off your hard drive before you start the format process.

Does Formatting Really Erase All Data?
It's important to remember that "format" and "delete" do not mean erase!
Reformatting a disk does not erase the data on the disk, only the address tables. The good news is that if you accidentally reformat a hard disk, a computer specialist should be able to recover most or all the data that was on the disk.

Step 9: Thanks! =]

Thank you for reading this thread. It might of been a long read, but its shurely worth the speed of having a 'new' system