My computer is running slow what steps can I do to fix it? Tip: This page only cover an overall slow computer and not a computer that has a slow boot up or slow Internet. Below are steps for Microsoft Windows users that should help speed up the computer or determine why the computer is running slow. Reboot If your computer has not been rebooted recently make sure to reboot it before following any of the steps below. Background programs One of the most common reasons for a slow computer are programs running in the background. Tip: To see what programs are running in the background and how much memory and CPU they are using open Task Manager.
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