Computer Support Help
Why is My Computer Running So Slowly?
If you’ve noticed that your computer has begun to run slowly or it takes a longer amount of time to load files, there can be a few reasons to explain it.
First, it’s important to know that your computer is originally built to run properly, but that construction is modified the minute you add or remove files and software. As you can imagine, your computer gets farther away from its original settings over time simply from the files and software that you alter. Eventually it doesn’t run as well as it should because it has changed dramatically from those optimal, factory settings.
Apart from the changes that you may have made, another area on your computer that could be problematic is the registry. This is a large grouping of files that tracks everything that happens on the computer, recording where it happens and how it all pieces together. The speed or performance of your computer could be altered as the registry continues to fill or becomes corrupt.
Your computer could also be running slow due to the amount of programs that are constantly running. Apart from what you see on your screen, there may be hundreds of programs running in the background, filling any availability in the processing capacity and drastically slowing down your system.
No matter what reason you believe is slowing down your computer, an appointment with Geek-Aid™ can help pinpoint and resolve the issue. After running a deep scan to evaluate your system, one of the many services offered by Geek-Aid™ can be implemented to fix it. From cleaning your cache files to finding irregular errors within your system, our technicians will work to improve the performance of your computer.
We offer 24-hour support, but please try to give us at least 48 hours notice for an appointment that best accommodates the schedules of you and our technicians.
