Windows 7 have numerous design, performance and security enhancements over its predecessors. Still new or old computers running on Windows 7 face sluggishness in their performance. Be n number of reasons if an old computer is working slowly but what for a new one. A Windows OS have numerous performance settings, which are set to default in a new machine. In this write up, we will discuss how you can speed up a computer running on Windows 7. Let us have a look upon them.
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Low RAM
The first and foremost thing about the performance is hardware configuration. Make sure to have an adequate amount of RAM in the computer. If it seems low then you can also think to upgrade it. The minimum required RAM to install Windows 7 is 1GB but it is recommended to have 3GB RAM for optimal performance. If you working as a photographic professional or facing slow computer problem then have a look at this option too. You can consult an expert at Windows 7 Tech Support to know the minimum amount of RAM required as per your configuration and requirements.
Limiting the startup
Almost each application is designed to load at startup with the Windows automatically in order to have maximum use and fast launch. However, this option lets the Windows to start the computer slowly. The bottom right corner of your screen nearby the clock is the system tray. Here, all the programs loading on startup will appear. You can also click the arrow icon to see the hidden programs.
One can use Microsoft Startup System Configuration utility or Autoruns to block the programs from loading on startup. Blocking unnecessary applications can decrease the startup time but selecting the system default utilities can stop the proper functioning of associated programs. Therefore, it is recommended to have expert assistance for limiting the startup.
Cleaning up the junk
Use Disk Cleanup to remove the unwanted, temporary, and system-generated junk files from your computer. This will also let you to remove the unnecessary old system log and empty the Recycle Bin. Removing these files helps your processor to work faster and focus only the work related files.
Performance Troubleshooter
Go to Start menu and click Control Panel. Type ‘troubleshooter’ in the search box, click ‘Troubleshooting’ in ‘System & Security’. Now, select ‘Check for performance issues’. This will open the Performance Troubleshooter Wizard. Follow it step by step to analyze the performance issues. If you’re not able to understand or resolve the problem then it is the time to buzz Windows 7 tech support.
Virtual Memory
As the name suggests, it is the virtual memory assigned on the primary or secondary disk drives for the system work. Windows recognizes this area as primary memory. It is recommended to assign 1.5 times of the RAM as minimum and 2 times as maximum amount of virtual memory. By default, it is selected to be assigned automatically by Windows. Set the virtual memory properly from 1.5 to 2 times of RAM and see a difference between in the computer performance after a restart.
Conclusion
You can follow above steps to optimize the performance of a Windows 7 computer. If it still runs slow with these steps then it is advised to take help of third-party Microsoft Support for resolving this performance glitch in your computer.