ARCHIVE: Problem: PC running slow

If your Windows computer is running slow, try the following steps:

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Step 1: Save all your work.
 
Step 2: Shut down your computer and power it on again.
 
Step 3: Clean your hard drive by deleting unwanted files to free up hard drive space and back-up important documents and media. 
 
Step 4: Run a full virus scan and remove any detected virus software.
 
If you have tried all these steps and you are still having issues with your computer, contact the OIT Help Desk.




Keywords:slow computer laptop pc   Doc ID:73537
Owner:DeletedDoc U.Group:Rice University
Created:2017-05-25 09:08 CDTUpdated:2023-05-04 00:55 CDT
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