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2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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   Disable Startup Programs: Prevent unnecessary programs from launching at startup to reduce boot time and improve overall system responsiveness. ... remove junk files and optimize system settings.

3. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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   System Mechanic is an easy solution for optimal PC performance and simple computing. Once downloaded, it helps speed up slow computers by removing unnecessary software and files and fixes problems ...

4. Here’s what it means to optimize your computer — and why you ...

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   Then choose the Login Items tab to view a list of startup programs. You can choose and remove them one by one by clicking the minus button. Try System Mechanic for 30 days free, then $4.99 per month*

5. Software bloat - Wikipedia

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   These elements may include whole programs, libraries, associated configuration information, or other data. Performance may deteriorate overall as a result of such remnants, as the unwanted software or software components can occupy both hard disk memory and RAM, waste processing time, add disk I/O, and cause delays at system startup and ...

6. Defragmentation - Wikipedia

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   Besides defragmenting program files, the defragmenting tool can also reduce the time it takes to load programs and open files. For example, the Windows 9x defragmenter included the Intel Application Launch Accelerator which optimized programs on the disk by placing the defragmented program files and their dependencies next to each other, in the ...

7. MSConfig - Wikipedia

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   MSConfig is a troubleshooting tool which is used to temporarily disable or re-enable software, device drivers or Windows services that run during startup process to help the user determine the cause of a problem with Windows. Some of its functionality varies by Windows versions: [3]