Why are my PC programs running so slow

There are many reasons a computer can be slow like that. I recommend another scan, this one is free and it normally picks up things that your every day scanner wouldnt. You can purchase it, but I only recommend doing this if you are an avid user and want to support Malwarebytes. Here is the link: PCCare247

If you do this, and your computer is still running slow, it could be that you are already running to many programs. First, check the bottom right hand of your screen. A lot of icons there? This suggests that programs are running when you actually dont need them to. To disable things like quicktime player, ect. first go to the start button, then click on run. Type in msconfig, then click on the startup tab, here is a list of all the programs that start with your computer. BE CAREFUL! Do not disable programs that you do not recognise, this could have an affect on your computer in a harmful way. Once you disable the programs you dont use, then you will need to restart your computer. Once it starts back up a box will pop up saying that you have disabled things from starting, make sure it doesnt notify you anymore by checking or unchecking the box (I dont remember which, but you will be able to tell by reading it) and then click okay.

If your computer is still slow, you may need to invest some money for some new memory. If it is a fairly new computer that was actually packed with an OS (operating system) already installed, with word and everything... then there is a good chance that the memory you have is fine and you may need to try something else.

If this is the case, it could be that you have a virus that is undetectable, and it might be nessisary to reformat your hard drive, I recommend a second hard drive or a flash drive filled with all your important files before you do this though. If you dont want to reformat your hard drive, you may want to download another virus scanner like avg free. Here: http://www.pccare247.com

DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING ENLESS YOU WANT TO ERASE EVERYTHING:

To reformat your hard drive, I recommend re-installing the OS overtop everything. You need the operating system disc that came with your computer. Put it in, and restart your computer, you may need to press a button while your computer is starting up. Then you will go into a blue screen, make sure you delete the partition that is already there, and format the drive ntfs. Then install windows overtop.

Get most of your new Windows 7 OS

Microsoft's newest operating system, Windows 7, is an excellent release. Microsoft listened to consumers and technicians this time around to create a great operating system that has a lot of user-friendly features. This article will cover several of those features and act as a windows 7 support guide to help you get the most out of your Windows 7 system.

First, your Start Menu remains the improved version seen in the last Windows release. You access your Start Menu by clicking on the Windows button at the bottom left of your screen. Once you click, your most frequently used programs are displayed right in front of you. You can "pin" programs to this menu by right-clicking them and choosing "Pin to Start Menu."

Access all your programs by clicking "All Programs" on the bottom of the menu, or simply type the program name into the search box. You'll see buttons linking to all your folders to the right of your menus. Your user folder will be there, as well as a link to documents, downloads, and pictures. You can customize what shows up by right-clicking next to your user picture and choosing "Properties," then click the "Start Menu" tab, then click the "Customize" button.

Next, take a look at your Taskbar - that's be bar that runs along the bottom of your computer screen. Any programs you have open will have an icon displayed on the Taskbar. The Taskbar is greatly improved in Windows 7. First, you can rearrange the icons in any order you like. Simply click on them, hold your mouse button down, and drag the icon where you want it.

If you have multiple windows open in a program they will "stack" on top of each other, looking a bit like a deck of cards. When you click the stack of icons, a little window will pop up and show you a preview of each of your program windows so you can pick the one you want. There will also be an "X" button so you can quickly close those you don't need open anymore. If you have music or a video play, the preview window will have controls for you!

Next up is the windows themselves. If you have a window in a small size and you want it maximized, simply click on the top border of the window with your mouse. Hold down your mouse button and drag the window to the top of the screen. It automatically maximizes! Drag it down again and it will return to the size you had it.

Windows 7 makes comparing two documents or screens easy, too. Click on the top bar of the first window and drag it until your mouse point hits the left side of your screen. It will pop to fill half of your screen. Use the same technique to drag the second window to the right - it will fill the other half of the screen for side-by-side viewing.

A final useful feature in Windows 7 is a small button in the very bottom, right-hand corner of your screen. It looks like a tiny button on top of the Taskbar. Click that, and all windows on your screen minimize so you can see the desktop. Click again, and your windows pop back to where they were.

Windows 7 truly has a user-friendly interface that you'll find quick to learn and easy to work with. Explore these features and others to get the most out of your copy of Windows 7.