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		<title>Dead Space 2 Running Slow</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dead Space 2 is a very popular game that tends to run quite slow on some peoples computers but they don&#8217;t know why. There could be a lot of reasons as to why the game is running slow all the time and the following tutorial will show you how to speed up Dead Space 2 and [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Dead Space 2</strong> is a very popular game that tends to run quite slow on some peoples computers but they don&#8217;t know why. There could be a lot of reasons as to why the game is running slow all the time and the following tutorial will show you how to speed up Dead Space 2 and keep it running as fast as possible for a long time.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Causes Dead Space 2 To Run Slow</span></h3>
<p>Something that would cause a computer game to run slow would be either one of the following conditions:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Registry keys are out of place or deleted, damaged or corrupt</li>
<li>Windows settings have changed</li>
<li>Dead Space 2 files are damaged or corrupt</li>
<li>Other programs are running in the background</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">How To Stop Dead Space 2 Running Slow</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Step 1 -</span> Re-install Dead Space 2 </span></h3>
<p>First of all the problem lies within Dead Space 2 and its related files so it is recommended that you first uninstall the game and then re-install it. To uninstall Dead Space 2 follow the instructions below:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Click Start</li>
<li>Control Panel</li>
<li>Add/Remove Programs</li>
<li>Select Dead Space 2 and click Uninstall</li>
<li>Follow the wizard and remove all instances of the game</li>
<li>Restart your computer</li>
<li>Install the game again</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Step 2 -</span> Lower The In-Game Graphics Levels</span></h3>
<div>The next step is to lower the in-game graphics of your game. This can be done by clicking onto the game and then lowering the relevant video options your system may have. To do this, please follow these steps:</div>
<div>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Click onto the Dead Space 2 game</li>
<li>Select the &#8220;Options&#8221; menu</li>
<li>Locate the &#8220;Graphics&#8221; section of the options menu</li>
<li>For all the graphics options, lower them to their lowest settings possible</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
</div>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Step 3 -</span> Ensure That You Have All The Updated Drivers</span></h3>
<div>You also need to ensure that all the drivers you have on your PC are updated. This can be done in two ways, either manually or by using an automated tool called &#8220;<a href="/go/driverfinder" target="_blank">Driver Finder</a>&#8220;. The manual method can be used by following the steps here:</div>
<div>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Click onto Start &gt; Control Panel &gt; Device Manager</li>
<li>Select the hardware which could have corrupted / outdated drivers</li>
<li>Right-click onto the device and click &#8220;Update&#8221;</li>
<li>Update all the drivers that you can</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<div>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Step 4 - </span>Close Other Programs Whilst Playing</span></h3>
</div>
<div>
<p>It is recommended that you close down any other programs whilst playing Dead Space 2 because they will take up so much memory that your computer will find it extremely difficult to process all the information once which will cause your game to run slow again.</p>
</div>
</div>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;">Step 4 -</span> Clean Out The Registry</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<div>
<p>One of the big causes of Dead Space 2 Problems is through the “registry” database of your computer. This is a large database which stores vital information &amp; settings for your PC, and is used continually to help Windows to read the files, settings &amp; options that it needs to run. Although the registry is one of the most important parts of every Windows system, it’s continually causing a large number of problems thanks to the way it will often become corrupted and unreadable. This is the cause behind many Windows errors, and needs to be resolved by using a reliable “<a title="registry cleaner" href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/dll-error-fixes/uncategorized/go/registry_cleaner_download" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a>” application.</p>
<p>This step is best completed by downloading <strong><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/dll-error-fixes/uncategorized/go/registry_cleaner_download">Frontline Registry Cleaner</a></strong>, and letting it clean out any of the problems that your system may have inside.</p>
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		<title>Fear 3 Running Slow Fix</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joe</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fear 3 running slow can be caused by a number of problems, including the likes of having errors inside Windows and having graphics card errors as well. Although the game was released onto the shelves on 24th of June it has encountered some errors and issues when on your computer. A lot users have reported [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fear 3</strong> running slow can be caused by a number of problems, including the likes of having errors inside Windows and having graphics card errors as well. Although the game was released onto the shelves on 24th of June it has encountered some errors and issues when on your computer. A lot users have reported that the game has been running extremely slow.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Causes Fear 3 To Run Slow</span></h3>
<p>Fear 3 would run slow because of the following conditions outlined below:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Other Windows are open</li>
<li>Registry keys have been altered or tampered with</li>
<li>Other programs are running behind the game</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">How To Speed Up Fear 3</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 1 -</span> Close Down Other Programs</span></h3>
<p>It is important to close down other programs whilst your playing the because your computer can only process so much information at once and so this results in the game running really slow. This can be done by following these simple steps:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>On your keyboard, press CTRL + ALT + DEL</li>
<li>Select the programs you don&#8217;t want to run from the &#8220;Processes&#8221; menu</li>
<li>Once selected, click &#8220;End Task&#8221;</li>
<li>Let the program close down</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 2 &#8211; </span>Update Windows</span></h3>
<p>It is recommended that you update Windows with the latest patches and updates because you need all parts of your system to work in complete harmony and to be synchronised. To update Windows follow the instructions below:</p>
<blockquote>
<ul>
<li>Click Start</li>
<li>All Programs</li>
<li>Windows Update</li>
<li>Follow the on-screen wizard</li>
<li>Install all updates</li>
<li>Restart your computer</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 3 &#8211; </span>Clean Out The Registry</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>One of the big causes of Fear 3 running slow is through the “registry” database of your computer. This is a large database which stores vital information &amp; settings for your PC, and is used continually to help Windows to read the files, settings &amp; options that it needs to run. Although the registry is one of the most important parts of every Windows system, it’s continually causing a large number of problems thanks to the way it will often become corrupted and unreadable. This is the cause behind many Fear 3 running slow, and needs to be resolved by using a reliable “<a title="registry cleaner" href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a>” application.</p>
<p>This step is best completed by downloading <strong><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download">Frontline Registry Cleaner</a></strong>, and letting it clean out any of the problems that your system may have inside.</p>
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		<title>Duke Nukem Forever Is Running Slow</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If Duke Nukem Forever is running slow on your PC, it generally suggests that you have some sort of issue with the various parts of your system, which will be leading the game to run slower. This problem is normally caused by either your system having &#8220;too many files&#8221;, having corrupted drivers, or having a [...]]]></description>
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<p>If <strong>Duke Nukem Forever</strong> is running slow on your PC, it generally suggests that you have some sort of issue with the various parts of your system, which will be leading the game to run slower. This problem is normally caused by either your system having &#8220;too many files&#8221;, having corrupted drivers, or having a problem with its registry settings. In order to resolve the problems you&#8217;re experiencing, you should first look to use a program that&#8217;s going to repair any of the problems that Duke Nukem Forever may have, as well as ensure the continued smooth operation of your PC.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Leads Duke Nukem Forever To Run Slower?</span></h3>
<p>When a game runs slower, it&#8217;s generally the case that it&#8217;s unable to read the files that allow it to run. This problem is present on ALL versions of Windows, and is essentially where your PC will be unable to properly process the various important files that it will use to help it run, preventing it from processing your commands quickly enough. The problem for Duke Nukem Forever will likely be with your PC being unable to read the files that allow it to run smoothly, as well as having some sort of issue with the various issues inside your PC. Here are the potential causes of the issue:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Brink will be damaged / corrupted</em></li>
<li><em>Your PC will have corrupted settings inside</em></li>
<li><em>Your system will be unable to properly read the files that allow it to run</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<p>The way to resolve the problems you&#8217;re seeing is to make sure that you can fix any of the possible problems that Windows may have, along-side any of the issues that will be preventing Duke Nukem Forever from running smoothly.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">How To Make Duke Nukem Run Faster</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 1 -</span> Use Lower Settings In The Game</span></h3>
<p>The most important step is to make sure you only use the lowest game settings on your PC. Yes, it&#8217;s lame, but it speeds the game up; and will give you a great overview of whether the application has problems or whether it&#8217;s your system itself. To ensure the resolution to this problem, you should load up Duke Nukem Forever, click onto <strong>&#8220;Settings&#8221;</strong> and then click <strong>&#8220;Video Options&#8221; / &#8220;Graphics Options&#8221;</strong>. This will allow you to read the various options that control how advanced the graphics of your system are &#8211; which will boost your system&#8217;s ability to run faster. This is really more of a test to see whether your computer will have problems with the graphics options of your system, or whether there&#8217;s another cause of problems.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 2 -</span> Re-Install Duke Nukem Forever</span></h3>
<p>The next step is to re-install the entire Duke Nukem Forever game. This may seem drastic, but it&#8217;s recommended to help replace any of the corrupted or damaged files that this game may have &#8211; preventing it from operating smoothly. The problem with many of these game, is that if any potential problems come from the issue, you have to be able to repair any of the issues that it may have. This will not only ensure the continued smooth operation of your system, but will also refresh all the potentially damaged files, making your game run significantly faster as a result.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how to do this:</p>
<ol>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Click &#8220;Start&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Locate &#8220;Control Panel&#8221; &amp; Click It</em></li>
<li><em>Click Onto &#8220;Add / Remove Programs&#8221; / &#8220;Uninstall A Program&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Remove Any &#8220;Duke Nukem Forever&#8221; Listings</em></li>
<li><em>Restart Your PC</em></li>
<li><em>Re-Install Brink From The Disc</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ol>
<p>This will basically make sure that your computer is able to process the files &amp; settings which will allow it to run smoothly again. The only problem with this is that it will generally lose all your saved data, as well as preventing any patches from being installed.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 3 -</span> Re-Install The Graphics Of Your System</span></h3>
<p>The next step is to update the graphics of your system, which can be done by downloading the latest driver for your graphics card. This is best done by clicking onto the website for your specific graphics card, downloading it and then making sure that you&#8217;re able to get the most out of it.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a simplified way of how to achieve this:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Click &#8220;Start&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>On &#8220;Computer&#8221;, right-click and then select &#8220;Properties&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Click onto &#8220;Device Manager&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>From the list of devices, select the &#8220;Graphics Adapter&#8221; category</em></li>
<li><em>Take a note of the graphics card make you have</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<p>Now you have the information required to find the graphics card, you should then look to click onto either the &#8220;<a href="http://www.nvidia.com" target="_blank">NVidia</a>&#8221; or &#8220;<a href="http://www.ati.com" target="_blank">ATI</a>&#8221; websites, and download the latest drivers for the specific card that you have. If you do this, you will basically make sure that you can get the most out of the cards, ensuring the continued smooth operation of your PC. This will speed up Duke Nukem Forever because of the way it&#8217;s able to repair any of the potential problems that your PC may have, boosting its speed and reliability.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 4 -</span> Clean Out The Registry Of Windows</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The final step is to clean out the registry of your PC. The registry is a central database which all Windows computers will use to help them process the various important files &amp; options which allows it to run smoothly, but we&#8217;ve found that a lot of registry errors will continually prevent your PC from being able to run as smoothly as possible. The registry will often become damaged through overuse, or problems with various problems on your system. Unfortunately, Duke Nukem Forever will often run slower because of a lot of registry errors, meaning that if you want to fix this problem, you should <strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">use Frontline Registry Cleaner</a></strong> to fix any of the problems that your system may have.</p>
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		<title>Crysis 2 Running Slow &#8211; How To Speed Up This Game</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:04:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Crysis 2 running slow problems are caused by a number of different issues on your system, including the likes of having too many programs running, having problems with the Windows system, or not having sufficient speed in your hardware. In order to resolve Crysis 2 running slow, we&#8217;ve created a number of highly effective steps [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Crysis 2 running slow</strong> problems are caused by a number of different issues on your system, including the likes of having too many programs running, having problems with the Windows system, or not having sufficient speed in your hardware. In order to resolve Crysis 2 running slow, we&#8217;ve created a number of highly effective steps to resolve the various problems that will be leading this game to run slower. This tutorial is going to show you exactly how to speed up the Crysis 2 system.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Likely Reasons Why Crysis 2 Running Slow</span></h3>
<p>The bottom line is that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">your computer cannot process your commands &amp; instructions fast enough</span>, leading the game to appear to run much slower. This problem can have roots in a number of different issues, including the likes of Windows file problems and a number of other issues with the settings of your PC.</p>
<p>Here are the common reasons why this game will run slower:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Windows is unable to process the settings it requires to run the game</em></li>
<li><em>Your PC does not have the hardware required to run the program correctly</em></li>
<li><em>Your computer has a number of errors that prevent it from running any software smoothly</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">How To Fix Crysis 2 Running Slow Problems</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 1 -</span> Make Sure That You Have No Other Programs Running</span></h3>
<p>The first step is to make sure you don&#8217;t have any other programs running, as this diverts resources from Crysis 2, and prevents the game from running smoothly. In order to fix this problem, you should look to close any other programs that you are not using, which can be done by clicking onto the following steps:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>On your keyboard, press CTRL + ALT + DEL</em></li>
<li><em>This will load &#8220;Task Manager&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Click onto the &#8220;Processes&#8221; tab</em></li>
<li><em>Go through all the programs</em></li>
<li><em>Click &#8220;End Task&#8221; on the programs that are not Crysis 2</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 2 -</span> Update Windows</span></h3>
<p>This might seem like a trivial step, but we&#8217;ve found that updating Windows will add a lot of functionality &amp; fixes to your PC, allowing it to run much smoother and more reliably, especially when playing games like Crysis 2. This can be done by clicking <strong>&#8220;Start&#8221;</strong>, selecting <strong>&#8220;All Programs&#8221;</strong> and then picking <strong>&#8220;Windows Update&#8221;</strong>. This will update your computer, and consequently allow it to run much smoother and more effectively as a result.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 3 -</span> Lower The In-Game Graphics Options</span></h3>
<p>The next step to take is to lower the in-game graphics options. This is a very effective way at making Crysis 2 run faster, as it will give Windows the ability to process the various settings which it requires to run the graphics of the game correctly. You can do this here:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Load up Crysis 2</em></li>
<li><em>Click &#8220;Options&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Locate &#8220;Graphics Options&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Lower all the settings to the minimal level</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 4 -</span> Clean Out The Registry </span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>The registry is also a big cause of Crysis2 running slow. This is a large database which allows your computer to process a number of settings &amp; options which it will then be able to use to help it recall the likes of your profile settings, and even your most important information. The registry is one of the most important parts of the entire Windows system, but is continually causing a large number of issues because of the way it&#8217;s continually being damaged &amp; corrupted. In order to resolve this problem, we&#8217;d recommend using a program called a &#8220;<span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span>&#8221; to fix the errors that it may have inside.</p>
<p>We specifically recommend using a program called &#8220;<strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Frontline Registry Cleaner</a></strong>&#8220;. This tool is a highly effective registry repair program, and is able to fix the largest number of errors on the Windows system. We highly recommend it, especially for speeding up games like Crysis 2.</p>
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		<title>Facebook Is Opening Slow &#8211; Simple Steps To Fix This Error</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:53:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If Facebook is opening slowly for you, there are a number of steps you can take to resolve the problems that you&#8217;re experiencing. The bottom line here is that in order to resolve problems with Facebook, you have to first ensure that your PC is able to handle the various technologies this website will be [...]]]></description>
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<p>If <strong>Facebook is opening slowly</strong> for you, there are a number of steps you can take to resolve the problems that you&#8217;re experiencing. The bottom line here is that in order to resolve problems with Facebook, you have to first ensure that your PC is able to handle the various technologies this website will be using to run, as well as then ensuring that your PC is able to process the various parts of its system to effectively read the files it has. We&#8217;ve found that there are a number of potential problems that will be leading Facebook to run slower &#8211; meaning that if you want to resolve the problems your PC may have, you should fix these various issues in the best way possible.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Causes Facebook To Load Slowly?</span></h3>
<p>The main problem with Facebook is that it&#8217;s <span style="text-decoration: underline;">heavily reliant on Javascript</span> &#8211; a type of program that allows interactivity on websites. Although this is third-party software, it&#8217;s used widely on sites like Facebook, Gmail &amp; others to help with the various updating elements of the site. Unfortunately, Javascript can often become corrupted / damaged, preventing your PC from being able to process the files it requires to run the website. Other problems that cause Facebook to run slower include the likes of:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Disable third party toolbars installed in your web browser </em></li>
<li><em>Re-Install JavaScript On Your PC </em></li>
<li><em>Re-Install Your Web Browser</em></li>
<li><em>Clean the Internet Cache </em></li>
<li><em>Disable Browser Extensions </em></li>
<li><em>Clean and Defrag the Registry<br />
</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<p>We&#8217;ve found that although Facebook is continually being upgraded &amp; optimized, one of the biggest causes of problems for it is simply with the way in which your PC will be unable to process the settings it requires to run. To resolve this, it&#8217;s recommended you use a program that&#8217;s going to repair any of the problems that your system may have.</p>
<h2><span style="color: #ff0000;">How To Fix Facebook Problems</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 1 -</span> Disable Third Party Toolbars On Your Web Browser </span></h3>
<p>The next step is to disable the third party toolbars that you may have installed on your web browser. We&#8217;ve found that any extra &#8220;extensions&#8221; to the likes of FireFox or Chrome will in effect slow your PC&#8217;s ability to process the settings it requires to run. This problem is mainly caused by the bloating of a web browser, and can be resolved by cleaning out any of the third party extensions that you may have installed. This can be done with these steps:</p>
<blockquote><p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Google Chrome</span></em></p>
<ul>
<li>Open up &#8220;Chrome&#8221;</li>
<li>Type this into the address bar: <strong>chrome://extensions/</strong></li>
<li>Disable any of the extensions that you have installed</li>
</ul>
<p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mozilla FireFox</span></em></p>
<ul>
<li><em>At the top of the Firefox window, click on the <strong>Tools</strong> menu and select <strong>Add-ons</strong>. The Add-ons window will appear.</em></li>
<li><em>In the Add-ons window, select the <strong>Extensions </strong>panel or <strong>Plugins</strong> panel.</em></li>
<li><em>Select the add-on you wish to disable.</em></li>
<li><em>Click the <strong>Disable</strong> button. </em></li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<p>This will remove any of the potentially slowing extensions that can often cause the application to run much slower. We&#8217;ve found that this process is actually very effective in making your PC run much smoother.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 2 -</span> Re-Install Javascript</span></h3>
<p>Javascript is the software that Windows uses to help it load up the various settings &amp; options that allow it to run the likes of Facebook. If you&#8217;re seeing errors with Javascript, you have to be able to repair any of the possible problems that will be leading the Javascript files to run slower &#8211; making your computer run much smoother as as result. Here&#8217;s how to do this step:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><a href="http://raproducts.org/click/click.php?id=1" target="_blank"><em>Download &#8220;JavaRa&#8221;</em></a></li>
<li><em>Click onto the program &amp; let it remove the Java installation on your system</em></li>
<li><em>Restart your PC </em></li>
<li><em>Download the Java program again</em></li>
<li><em>Let it install onto your system</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 3 -</span> Re-Install Your Web Browser</span></h3>
<p>This step is simple. You have to re-install your web browser to make sure that your computer is going to be able to process all the files and settings that it needs to run. We&#8217;ve found that a lot of the new browsers that are in existence will actually become bloated, leading your PC to run much slower and with problems:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Click &#8220;<strong>Start</strong>&#8220;, select &#8220;<strong>Control Panel</strong>&#8220;</em></li>
<li><em>In control panel, select &#8220;<strong>Add / Remove Programs</strong>&#8221; or &#8220;<strong>Uninstall A Program</strong>&#8220;</em></li>
<li><em>Click onto the Web Browser listing in that list</em></li>
<li><em>Click &#8220;<strong>Remove</strong>&#8220;</em></li>
<li><em>Follow the uninstall process on your PC</em></li>
<li><em><strong>Restart </strong>Your PC</em></li>
<li><em>Download a new version of the browser &amp; install it onto your system</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 4 -</span> Clean The Internet Cache</span></h3>
<p>The &#8220;Internet Cache&#8221; is where your PC stores all of the images, files and settings that allow it to reload websites faster. This means that if you want to make Facebook load up properly, you should clean out the cache on your browser. Here&#8217;s how to do it:</p>
<ul>
<blockquote>
<li><em>Load up Your Browser</em></li>
<li><em>Click &#8220;Tools&#8221; or &#8220;Options&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Locate &#8220;Clear Browsing Data&#8221;</em></li>
<li><em>Select &#8220;Clear Internet Cache&#8221;</em></li>
</blockquote>
</ul>
<p>This will get rid of any of the potential problems that will lead the Facebook website to run slower, providing your PC with a much required ability to run faster again.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #3366ff;">Step 5 -</span> Clean &amp; Defrag The Registry</span></h3>
<ul>
<li><strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<p>This is a very important step, as it will allow your computer to process the various settings and options that are required to help your PC operate as smoothly as possible. We&#8217;ve found that a lot of  the time, registry errors will cause all sorts of problems, from having corrupted files on your system, to various applications running slower. To fix this problem, you should definitely look to use a <span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span> application to clean out any of the errors that your PC may have.</p>
<p>We&#8217;ve found that a program called &#8220;<strong><a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Frontline Registry Cleaner</a></strong>&#8221; is the best for this. You should download this program, install it and then let it clean the errors on your PC.</p>
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		<title>What To Do When Windows Is Too Slow To Shut Down</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 15:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest problems with Windows computers is the way in which they can run so slow that they cannot shut down. This is normally characterized by your PC showing the &#8220;Windows Is Shutting Down&#8221; screen for a long period of time when you decide to turn off your computer. If this is happening [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_527" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-527" title="Windows Shutdown Screen" src="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/windowsshutdown211-300x188.png" alt="" width="300" height="188" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Windows Shutdown Screen</p></div>
<p>One of the biggest problems with Windows computers is the way in which they can run so slow that they cannot shut down. This is normally characterized by your PC showing the &#8220;Windows Is Shutting Down&#8221; screen for a long period of time when you decide to turn off your computer. If this is happening to you, there are certain things you can do to prevent it&#8230;</p>
<h3><span id="more-525"></span></h3>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why Windows Takes A Long Time To Shut Down</span></h3>
<p>The reason why Windows takes a long time to shut down is all because of what it needs to do in this process. When you shut down your computer, it has to &#8220;tie off&#8221; all the loose ends that your computer has when its operational. This includes stopping programs from running, saving settings and generally closing down all your open processes and applications to allow your computer to shut down safely.</p>
<p>The issue with many computers is actually very simple &#8211; they take a long time to shut down because they are not able to save the files they need in order to make your computer safely shut down. Whenever Windows closes down, it has to save a series of files and settings to ensure that your computer is able to turn on safely and reliably again. The problem is that if Windows cannot save these files, it makes your computer unable to shut down and keeps the &#8220;Shutting Down&#8221; screen running indefinitely.</p>
<h2>How To Make Windows Shut Down Instantly</h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method 1 &#8211; Close Down Running Applications</span></h3>
<p>Before you switch off your PC, load up the &#8220;Task Manager&#8221; by pressing CTRL + ALT + DELETE on your keyboard and then load up the &#8220;Task Manager&#8221;. This is a Windows utility which controls all the programs and features you have running, and you should click on the &#8220;Processes&#8221; tab and then on each of the programs that you have open, click on them and then press the &#8220;End Process&#8221; button.</p>
<p>This will stop all the programs from running on your PC, and will make Windows better able to shut down. When your computer shuts down, the first thing it does it to close your programs, and if any of those programs do not shut down properly, it can hinder the speed at which your computer will shut down. Closing the programs you have open stops this being a problem and allows you to quickly shut down your system.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method 2 &#8211; Perform A Virus Scan</span></h3>
<p>- <a href="/go/xoftspy">Download This Antivirus Scanner</a></p>
<p>One of the big problems that prevents computers from shutting down quickly is the way in which many viruses often slow your system down so much that they cause your computer to become sluggish and unresponsive. Viruses are basically small applications which are constantly running on your computer, and can prevent your PC from shutting down quickly. If you want to get your PC to turn off in a few minutes, then it&#8217;s essential you don&#8217;t have any viruses slowing it down. And to do that, you should use an antivirus program that&#8217;s able to find and remove any of the viruses that are on your computer.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method 3 &#8211; Perform A Registry Scan</span></h3>
<p>- <a href="/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></p>
<p>Registry cleaners are popular tools which are designed to find a lot of errors inside the Windows system. These software tools are designed to scan through the &#8220;registry database&#8221; of Windows and remove any of the damaged or corrupted settings that are inside it. The registry is basically a central database which stores all the settings and options for your computer, and is what allows Windows to &#8220;remember&#8221; a variety of different options for your PC.</p>
<p>The reason why you should use one of these tools is because the registry is actually one of the biggest reasons why Windows runs slower &amp; takes longer to shut down. Each time you use your computer, the registry has to save a large number of settings that your computer had open&#8230;. and unfortunately, Windows often saves many of the registry settings it needs in the wrong way, making your computer unable to save the settings it needs correctly, making it run much slower. You can download our recommended <span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span> below:</p>
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		<title>Nwiz.exe &#8211; Why Is This Taking So Much CPU &amp; How Do I Stop It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nwiz.exe is a program created by Nvidia to help with their Graphics Cards. However, it&#8217;s often the case that this program loads up at start of Windows and takes up almost 100% of your CPU power. Fortunately, there&#8217;s an easy way to stop it and to prevent it loading up again. What Is Nwiz.exe? This [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nwiz.exe is a program created by Nvidia to help with their Graphics Cards. However, it&#8217;s often the case that this program loads up at start of Windows and takes up almost 100% of your CPU power. Fortunately, there&#8217;s an easy way to stop it and to prevent it loading up again.</p>
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<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Is Nwiz.exe?</span></h3>
<p>This program is the Nvidia nView Desktop Manager Configuration Wizard, which provides an interface for configuring and managing Nvidia graphics products on systems in which they are installed. Basically, if you have an Nvidia graphics card or other product, this program will load up on your PC to provide the control panel for it. The only problem is that most of the time, the actual nwiz.exe application uses so much CPU speed that it slows your entire computer down.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How To Disable Nwiz.exe On Startup</span></h3>
<p>There are a few ways to disable this program on startup. You should follow these steps to make sure that your computer:</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method 1</span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> &#8211; Use MSCONFIG to Disable Nwiz.exe</span></em></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">1) Click &#8220;Start&#8221; &gt; Run</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">2) Type &#8220;msconfig&#8221; into the box</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">3) Click on the &#8220;Startup&#8221; tab</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">4) Browse down to &#8220;Nwiz.exe&#8221; OR &#8220;Nvidia&#8221;</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">5) Uncheck the box next to the listing</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">6) Restart your PC</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">This should stop nwiz.exe from loading up at boot and is not needed by your graphics card to run, so should not cause any more issues.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">Method 2 </span>- Update Your NVidia Drivers</em></strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">It&#8217;s often the case that a lot of computers simply have outdated drivers which causes them to either show errors for nwiz.exe or to just take a lot of processing power to deal with this application. You could try updating your drivers if you don&#8217;t want this problem to affect your PC in the future. Here&#8217;s what you need to do..</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">1) <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us" target="_blank">Download the latest NVidia Drivers</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">2) Install the driver onto your system</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">3) Restart your PC</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">This should stop any errors that you might have been seeing with nwiz.exe but might not prevent the program from taking up a lot of CPU power at boot.</p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><span style="color: #ff0000;">Highly Recommended</span> &#8211; Clean The Registry</em></span></strong></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">- <a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download">Download This Registry Cleaner</a></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;">A good way to make sure that this application does not take up too much CPU speed is to make sure it&#8217;s running smoothly. The problem that many programs have is that they are not able to read their settings or program files correctly. This not only makes your computer run slower but it also causes the application itself to have an extremely high CPU load. To fix this, it&#8217;s recommended that you try using a <span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span> to scan through your PC and fix any of the settings or damaged files that are inside it. By doing this, you can make your computer much easier to use and reliable.</p>
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		<title>How To Speed Up A PC That&#8217;s Slow To Boot</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:08:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Computers are fantastic when they are running quickly and smoothly, but as soon as they start to run slowly, they become extremely annoying and difficult to use. One of the most common problems for computers is the way in which they can take a very long time to boot up. This is a problem which [...]]]></description>
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<p>Computers are fantastic when they are running quickly and smoothly, but as soon as they start to run slowly, they become extremely annoying and difficult to use. One of the most common problems for computers is the way in which they can take a very long time to boot up. This is a problem which mainly affects older computers but is a huge issue in general. You can actually fix this problem quite easily by following this simple tutorial.</p>
<h2><span id="more-276"></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why Computers Boot Up Slowly</span></h2>
<p>Computers that are slow to boot up have problems inside Windows which prevents them from loading all the files, settings and processes they need. Every time you load up your PC, it has to load up a series of different settings and files in order to bring up such options as your desktop background, theme options and your startup programs.</p>
<p>The bottom-line of why computers take a long time to load is all down to how many files they have to open when they boot up, and how easy it is for your PC to read those files &amp; settings. Computers that take a long time to load up do so because they have to process a series of corrupt, misplaced or damaged files &amp; settings that take Windows longer to process, slowing it down.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How To Make Your PC Boot Faster</span></h2>
<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 1 &#8211; Limit The Programs That Load At Boot</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;">One of the biggest reasons why computers take a long time to load up is beacuse they have to load up many different programs at once. This is a big problem because it forces your computer to have to &#8220;multitask&#8221; and most PCs cannot do that very well. If you have several programs which appear when Windows loads, then you need to stop them. To do this, you need to use a &#8216;<strong><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download">Startup Programs Manager</a></strong>&#8216; to stop many of the largest programs from loading when your computer does.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 2 &#8211; Uninstall Unwanted Programs</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;">To limit the impact that unwanted programs have on your PC, you should uninstall any program that you don&#8217;t want any more. There are a lot of programs which people have on their computers which run in the &#8220;background&#8221; of Windows (even whilst you aren&#8217;t using them) and cause it to run slower. Many of these programs load when your computer does, making it slow to boot up. To stop this being a problem, you should click on Start &gt; Control Panel &gt; Add / Remove Programs and then scan through the list and uninstall the software that you don&#8217;t need / want any more.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 3 &#8211; Remove Viruses &amp; Spyware</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;">You should remove any viruses or spyware that you have on your PC. Viruses can often load up when your computer does, causing it to run slower and with a lot of errors. To fix this problem, you need to <a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/xoftspy"><strong>download an antivirus program</strong></a> which will scan through your computer and remove any infections that could be causing to boot up slowly. If you can get a good antivirus program, then you can actually boost the speed of your PC a lot as most viruses use large amounts of CPU power to perform their bad deeds.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 4 &#8211; Clean The Registry</span></h3>
<p style="text-align: left; padding-left: 30px;">The &#8216;registry&#8217; is actually one of the main parts of Windows which is called 100&#8242;s of times when your computer loads up. It contains 100&#8242;s of files and settings which aid Windows in remembering all sorts of information about your computer, such as what desktop wallpaper you have and what your latest emails are. However, if any of these settings are damaged or hard to read, then they could make your PC run a lot slower and take longer to boot up as Windows has to take longer to read them. You should <a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download"><strong>download this <span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span></strong></a> and let it scan the registry &#8211; removing any damaged or corrupt files that are inside it. If it finds over 200 errors, then it should be able to boost your PC a lot.</p>
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		<title>Slow Games? Steps To Stop Game Running Slow, Lagging &amp; Poor FPS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:30:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Playing games on your computer is a great way to pass the time and have fun&#8230; but it can be extremely annoying if your games are unable to run very smoothly. In fact, game lag is actually one of the biggest reasons why people upgrade their computers; when in fact there are some very easy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Playing games on your computer is a great way to pass the time and have fun&#8230; but it can be extremely annoying if your games are unable to run very smoothly. In fact, game lag is actually one of the biggest reasons why people upgrade their computers; when in fact there are some very easy steps you can take to solve the issue for good. Here&#8217;s how&#8230;</p>
<h2><span id="more-270"></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Why Games Run Slow &amp; Lag</span></h2>
<p>Games run slow for a number of different reason, ranging from your computer not having sufficient hardware specifications to it not having the right graphics driver. In order to fix your games and make them run as quickly as possible, you need to be able to fix the problems that cause your PC to run slower with them.</p>
<p>Game &#8220;lag&#8221; is basically where your computer cannot process the files and settings that your game needs quick enough. It&#8217;s like when your car stalls &#8211; your computer is forever lagging behind you because it cannot process the inputs or requirements that the game has quick enough. In order to fix this problem, you need to be able to cure the reasons why your computer cannot process what it needs to.</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How To Make Your Games Run Smoothly</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 1 &#8211; Check Your Hardware Specifications</span></h3>
<p>The main reason why games run slowly is because your computer does not have the right hardware to keep up with the game. As games progress, the hardware support needed by your PC is growing with them&#8230; which means that you need to be able to have at least the minimal level of hardware to play the game. This is crucial as games need your computer to process 1,000&#8242;s of calculations a second, and if your computer does not have the required power to do that, then it will struggle. Think of it as having a really small car trying to pull a huge trailer. If the car is too small, it will struggle immensely to pull the trailer &#8211; and it&#8217;s the same with your PC.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s a very good <a href="http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/referrer/srl" target="_blank">website which you can test your PC hardware</a> to see if it will be able to run certain games. You should try to see if your computer is powerful enough to actually run your game with that site. If it isn&#8217;t, then you&#8217;ll have to upgrade your system.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 2 &#8211; Close Down ALL Other Programs When Playing</span></h3>
<p>If your computer&#8217;s hardware is good enough to play the game, then you should make sure that you do not have any other programs open when you&#8217;re trying to play. This will cut the effectiveness of your system and will make it unable to deal with the processes it needs to in order to make your game run properly. You should press <span style="text-decoration: underline;">CTRL + ALT + DELETE</span> to bring up the task manager, select the &#8220;Processes&#8221; tab and then click on any program which is running under your username and press &#8220;End Process&#8221;. This should help your computer focus entirely on your game and not on any other progrms that might be running in the background.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 3 &#8211; Update Your Graphics Drivers</span></h3>
<p>Graphics is a big part of any game, and you need to be sure that you have the right graphics drivers in order to play the game smoothly. Depending on what operating system and graphics card you have, you should look at the various manufacturers to see if they released any updated versions. The two main manufacturers for graphics cards are <a href="http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.HTML" target="_blank">ATI </a>and <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index5.aspx?lang=en-us" target="_blank">Nvidia</a> . These continually update their drivers, and will likely give you a boost to your graphics card if it appears to be processing the graphics slowly.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 4 &#8211; Clean Out Viruses</span></h3>
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<p>Another big reason why games run slow is that viruses are actually at work in the background of your system and you have no idea about it. This is a major issue which even the most advanced of computers can only avoid with an <a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/xoftspy"><strong>antivirus program</strong></a>. You should download this tool and then let it scan for any viruses on your system. If it finds many really bad ones, you should remove them all.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Step 5 &#8211; Clean Out The Registry</span></h3>
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<p>The registry is also a big reason why games run slow. The registry is basically a database which stores information and settings for your computer, allowing it to &#8216;recall&#8217; many different options for your computer and software. However, the registry is also the biggest reason why games run slow. That&#8217;s because whenever you play a game, it needs 100&#8242;s of settings just to load up, and if <em>any</em> of those settings are damaged in any way, then it&#8217;s going to make your computer unable to load up the game very quickly. This is a very common problem and you can fix it by using a &#8216;<span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span>&#8217; to scan through your PC and remove any of the damaged registry settings from inside it, which could speed up your game dramatically.</p>
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		<title>How To Deal With A PC That Is Slow To Shut Down</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If your computer is slow to shut down, then there could be a number of faults causing the issue. The trick to fixing this problem is to use a method which corrects all the potential faults and fixes them, allowing your PC to shut down quickly. Here&#8217;s how&#8230; What Causes A Computer To Shut Down [...]]]></description>
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<p>If your computer is<strong> slow to shut down</strong>, then there could be a number of faults causing the issue. The trick to fixing this problem is to use a method which corrects all the potential faults and fixes them, allowing your PC to shut down quickly. Here&#8217;s how&#8230;</p>
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<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What Causes A Computer To Shut Down Slow?</span></h2>
<p>When you <strong>shut down a computer</strong>, it has to go through a certain set of processes which &#8220;tie all the losse ends&#8221; of the system. It closes all the programs, stops any running services and saves any data that Windows had open. This process can take anywhere from 2 seconds to 20 minutes depending on how much the computer has to deal with when it shuts down.</p>
<p>The reason why any Windows PC will take a long time to shut down it all in how much it has to deal with, and how fast it can deal with it. The slower your computer shuts down, the more process &amp; programs it has to stop, and the more settings it needs to save&#8230; and this all takes time. Fortunately, there&#8217;s a way to speed this process up by following the Windows shut down method below:</p>
<h2><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What To Do It Your Computer Shuts Down Slow</span></h2>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #000080;">Step 1</span> &#8211; Close All Unnecessary Programs</span></h3>
<p>Before shutting down your system, you should close down all the programs that it has open. When Windows shuts down, the first thing it does is to close the many programs that you have open on your PC, and it&#8217;s often the case that one single program can make your PC take much longer than expected to turn off.</p>
<p>To do this, you should press CTRL + ALT + DEL and then on the &#8220;Processes&#8221; tab. This will show you a list of all the programs that are running and will allow you to stop the ones that are on there. This should allow Windows to bypass many of the programs that could slow it down when trying to turn it off.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #000080;">Step 2 </span>- Stop Services<br />
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<p>The &#8216;services&#8217; on Windows are a series of processes which run in the background of your PC to help it perform many different tasks. You should stop the services that are the biggest drain on your PC, such as &#8216;remote assistance&#8217;, &#8216;fast user switching&#8217; and others. To do this, yo need to click on START &gt; RUN and then type <strong>services.msc</strong>. On the screen that appears, click on the &#8220;Terminal Services&#8221; button and then for all the services inside it, you should set the &#8220;Startup Type&#8221; to &#8220;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Disabled</span>&#8220;.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #000080;">Step 3</span> &#8211; Clean Out Viruses</span></span></span></span></h3>
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<p>Many computers have hidden viruses and spyware infections which slow them down. This is a major problem because these hidden infections actually run on your PC and then prevent it from shutting down as they aer anomalies which your system is not designed to deal with. It&#8217;s advised that you use some <a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/xoftspy">antivirus software</a> to clean out any viruses that might be on your PC. However, you should also make sure that the antivirus software is not running all the time on your computer as that could also prolong the shutdown time of your system.</p>
<h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #000080;">Step 4</span> &#8211; Use A <span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span> Tool To Remove System Errors<br />
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<p>One of the biggest causes of computers shutting down slowly is to have corrupt settings and errors inside the &#8216;registry&#8217; database. The registry is where Windows keeps ALL of the settings and options for your computer, allowing your PC to &#8216;remember&#8217; many different settings in the same location. When you shut down your PC, it needs to save all these settings and in the scramble to do this &#8211; it often saves many of them in the wrong way. This causes them to become corrupted and damaged, making your PC very slow and unresponsive, which is why it is slow to shut down.</p>
<p>To fix this problem, you can use a &#8216;<span class='wp_keywordlink_affiliate'><a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/go/registry_cleaner_download" title="registry cleaner" target="_blank">registry cleaner</a></span>&#8217; to scan through the registry database and other important Windows files to remove the damaged ones that are causing it to shut down slowly. To do this, you need to <a href="http://www.personalcomputerfixes.com/registry_cleaner_download">download a registry cleaner</a> off the Internet, install it and let it scan your PC. It will then remove any of the damaged files that are inside your system, allowing it to shut down quicker. You can see our top recommended cleaner below:</p>
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