That's why effective and timely system maintenance can not only resolve computer performance problems, but prevent some problems before they even start. Quite simply: if PC upkeep is not maintained, performance as a whole begins to slow to a crawl. The list of detrimental effects goes on, much like a stack of dominos falling one after the other. As files get added and removed to the system, the file system starts to become fragmented. Other programs will add erroneous data to the system registry (resulting in unexpected or delayed behavior), modify system files, and clutter up hard drive space with unneeded or unwanted files. Unfortunately, it's never straightforward and simple as that. If you maintain what is needed and what is not needed, you can essentially keep things running smoothly. The more programs running at the same time, the fewer system resources become available. All PCs have a limit on their processing power and how much memory is available. Some programs (once installed) will automatically add themselves to the Windows startup, where they significantly slow boot times and eat up precious system resources.

And, after a year or two, that same PC will surely suffer major performance degradation if not maintained by the owner. The same PC after a few months of use will start to lag. For example: a once pristine PC (brand new, untouched) from the factory can perform flawlessly.

But, for the most part, the culprit is due to repeated installation and removal of software programs to a system over a period of time. I get asked all the time 'Why is my PC slow?' The answer, of course, is usually complex and may depend on a number of factors. Note from Dennis: At the end of the review, we're offering 20% discount for Infopackets readers.

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