Is your computer creeping along these days?  There are many reasons this may be.  Here are some:

• Your computer is over 4 years old.
• You are running Windows Vista.
• Increasing memory (RAM) needs have exceeded your installed memory.
• Spyware or adware has found its way onto your computer.

So what can be done?  There is hope!

• If your computer is over 4 years old, you might consider replacing it.  New machines have dual-core processor and 1GB RAM minimum.  A well-built new machine will be several times faster than a 4+ year old unit!  Give me a call or email and I'll send over a quote!
• If you recently bought a computer and it's running Vista, you may just have to deal with it.  Vista is a resource hog and just doesn't run particularly fast.  It is possible to "downgrade" (though some may consider it an upgrade) to XP.  This does take some time, but I would be happy to do it for you.  Also, be sure to have 2GB physical memory installed to run Vista as well as possible.
• If you think you are low on memory, check it.  Right-click on my computer and choose properties.  This will show your installed RAM amount (typically 256MB, 512MB or 1GB).  Now right-click the task-bar (along the bottom of your screen) and choose task manager.  Notice at the bottom the number "commit charge".  The first number followed by MB is the amount of memory currently in use.  If your used memory is greater than your installed memory, your system will slow down.  Memory is inexpensive and can breath new life into an aging computer.  Give me a call or email and and bring some over!
• If you think you have spyware, you'll no doubt know it because you'll get one or many pop-up ads trying to sell you something, coming out of nowhere.  You can attempt to remove spyware yourself with one of the tools listed on the free software page, or you can have me do it remotely or come out and take care of it.  In most cases I can remove viruses and spyware without damaging the remaining system.