Why you can trust us. How to Fix a Slow-running Computer by Josh Kirschner on April 21, 2010 Updated April 21, 2010 to include new steps for Windows 7 Why is my computer slow?

In this post, I’ll break down some of the most common reasons why your computer is running slow and what you can do to fix it.

Is your computer too slow? Sometimes it seems like they cannot work fast enough — but that doesn’t mean you need to get a new one.

You don’t have to live with a frustratingly slow computer. Improve your daily life with better habits and software that'll speed things up.

How To Fix Your Super Slow Computer Don't toss it, just give it some love (and much-needed storage space).

A slow computer can be caused by a whole bunch of things. This is not an exhaustive list, but your IT person is gonna ask you to do them anyway.

If your Windows PC running slow after a restart, this issue can occur due to too many startup programs or background processes. Use these fixes to resolve the issue.

Chromebooks can slow down over time. If your ChromeOS laptop is running slow, you can use the built-in Diagnostics app to speed things up.