One of the common problems of the computers faced is that it slows down with time and none of us has been spared by it. Over the period, it takes longer to process data, takes longer to open file and folders, browsing the Internet becomes lengthy, lags during fast downloading and the delayed logins are enough issues to make you pull your hair out. But did you ever think “Why”? What makes your computer slow down in the first place? To tell the truth, your system slowly collects junk and causes behind-the-scenes problems that can slow down your computer and make it troublesome for you to figure out what actually is causing your machine to slack off. As a matter of fact, there are multiple things to be blamed for the occurrence of this problem. File fragmentation, accumulation of cached web browser files, a full hard drive, useless installed programs, dirty hardware and viruses are the few big culprits responsible for deceleration.

Before you step out and get a shiny new one, just know there's tons of methods you can execute to speed up your current computer and make it seem new again. A couple of tips have been penned down to help you boost your system without comprising it’s performance and functionality. Some tips may cost you a little cash on software or hardware but it’s definitely worth it.

• Use the Performance troubleshooter

It is always advisable and worth trying to make use of the Performance troubleshooter if you’re experiencing a system slowdowns. It will automatically detect and locate the root cause and will fix the issue that might slow down your computer’s performance.

• Clean up your Hard Disk

The disk clean up utility can be another solution to revive the system hy clearing the dirty hard disk. You may not realize but your hard disk can be loaded with the unwanted files that takes up unnecessary space and can slow down your computer over time. This would generally attack the speed only if your drive is getting close to full. Disk Cleanup efficiently empties the space by eliminating the temporary files, clearing the Recycle Bin, and removing an unneeded items and system files.

• Check for Viruses and Spyware

If your PC is running slowly, it is quite a possibility of your system being infected with a virus or spyware. Some of the common symptoms of a virus is the popping up of unnecessary messages on your screen, the computer performing much slower than the normal, noisy hard disks, automatically activation of programs. Whilst, Spyware is a program that gets installed without your knowledge and monitor your activities on the Internet. In this case, the best decision is always to run an built-in or other anti-virus and anti-spyware programs on your system.

• Extend Your Memory

Adding more virtual memory can potentially accelerate your PC’s performance and operation. There are times when your PC usually runs slow because it doesn’t have enough memory space. It may often give you warnings regarding low memory. For faster performance, it is considerable to extend your computer’s RAM.

• Delete useless Programs

It's a good idea to uninstall all the programs you no longer need and don't plan to use it in future either. Your system is packed with some manufacture-installed and some self installed programs that you might not want and have been lying there for no reason. Keeping those programs on system can lower the speed of your PC as it consumes memory, disk space and processing power. It’s never too late to get rid of the useless programs and you’ll see your PC will run faster.

• Limit Startup Process

You system contain installed programs designed in such a manner that runs every time when Windows starts. They may be the programs you don’t want to be running everytime on your system. They may be the programs you have no clue about are running in the background which slows down the time of starting up. But how would you know what programs run automatically at startup? Sometimes this is evident from the icon of the program being added to the notification area automatically on the taskbar where you can see it operating. You can limit the start up process by using Task Manager or you can simply terminate a program from running automatically by opening the AutoRuns for Windows program and clearing the check boxes next to the name of the program you want to stop.