I s your slow computer driving you out of your mind? Don’t start searching for a replacement just yet. There are a few tips and tricks to try that just might speed up your PC and help you put ...

Remove unnecessary start up programs One of the biggest culprits in slow startup times are all the programs Windows automatically loads every time you start your computer.

Or if you're running multiple programs simultaneously, close them one by one until only one program remains open and then see if the speed of your computer improves.

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Reduce or change startup programs. Many programs, like online messaging services or cloud storage services, start automatically when your computer boots.

Too many startup programs All those programs that launch at startup slow down your computer's boot-up time (Photo: Getty) (AaronAmat via Getty Images) ...

A slow computer that takes forever to load web pages, open documents, and respond to pretty much any basic command is more common than you think.

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