How to Prevent PCs Slowing Down over Time
HTG Explains: Do You Really Need to Regularly Reinstall Windows?
http://cdn.howtogeek.com/wp-content/...ng-windows.jpg For many people, Windows seems to slow down over time. Quite a few people fix this by regularly reinstalling Windows. But do you really need to regularly reinstall Windows? And, if so, how regularly do you need to reinstall it? Reinstalling Windows is inconvenient. You have to back up all your data, go through the install process, reinstall all your favorite programs, and restore that data. This sucks up valuable time. Why Windows Slows Down Over Time The main reason people reinstall Windows is because it slows down over time. But why do Windows systems slow down over time?
http://cdn.howtogeek.com/wp-content/...2/image109.png How To Prevent Windows From Slowing Down Over Time To keep your Windows system running like new, you need to take proper care of it.
Tips for Testing Software If you want to test software without allowing it to mess up your system, consider installing it in a virtual machine or using a sandboxing tool like Sandboxie to isolate it from the rest of your system. The software won’t be able to mess with your main operating system — just your virtual machine or sandbox environment. http://cdn.howtogeek.com/wp-content/...9/image180.png So When Do I Need to Reinstall Windows? If you’re taking proper care of Windows, you shouldn’t need to regularly reinstall it. There’s one exception, however: You should reinstall Windows when upgrading to a new version of Windows. Skip the upgrade install and go straight for a clean install, which will work better. Performing an upgrade install can result in a variety of issues — it’s better to start with a clean slate. Obviously, if your Windows system has slowed down and isn’t speeding up no matter how many programs you uninstall, you should consider reinstalling Windows. Reinstalling Windows may often be a faster way to get rid of malware and fix other system issues than actually troubleshooting and fixing the specific problem. However, you should try to take better care of Windows in the future. If your Windows computer is running fine, you don’t need to spend hours reinstalling your operating system — even if it’s been years since you last reinstalled Windows. That’s a sign you’re doing a good job of taking care of your Windows system. http://cdn.howtogeek.com/wp-content/...-vs-custom.png How To Quickly Reinstall Windows If you are going to reinstall Windows, Windows 8 actually makes this much easier. Windows 8′s “Refresh Your PC” feature effectively performs a quick reinstall of Windows, removing all your installed desktop programs and any other system modifications, while preserving your personal files. You don’t even need a Windows disc to do this. If you’re using a previous version of Windows, you can reinstall Windows from a Windows installation disc or restore it from your computer’s recovery partition. Before you reinstall Windows from the disc or recovery partition, make sure you have backups of all your important files. http://cdn.howtogeek.com/wp-content/...2/image189.png There are other reasons to reinstall Windows. Maybe you really like that clean, “like new” Windows environment. However, if you carefully select the software you install and take proper care of your Windows system, you shouldn’t have to regularly reinstall Windows. Sure, file system fragmentation can cause Windows to slow down over time as well — but Windows automatically defragments your hard drive and defragmentation isn’t even necessary on SSDs. Image Credit: Mack Male on Flickr |
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