What Is Causing My Web Pages to Open So Slowly?

Learn what causes a computer to run slowly.

You can increase the overall speed of your computer by learning about the variables that make a Web page load slowly. It's relatively easy to Increase the speed of your computer and make Web pages load more quickly.

Internet Connection

The strength of your Internet connection has a direct effect on how quickly Web pages load. If you have a wireless router, consider moving the router closer to your computer.

Low Storage Space

If your computer's hard drive is almost full, it may run significantly slower. Consider deleting programs and large files that you do not use. Right-click any program and select "Delete" to remove it.

Security

Many of the most well-known security programs use large amounts of resources. This causes your computer to run slowly and makes Web pages load more slowly. Consider pausing any security scans when you are using your computer. If you have multiple security programs such as McAfee, Spy Sweeper, Norton or Windows Defender, you should delete all but one of the programs to increase the speed of your computer.

Files

Keeping your files clean is essential to optimizing your computer's speed. Be sure to regularly delete your temporary Internet files and defrag your computer. Navigate to your C: drive by selecting "Start" and "Computer." Right-click your C: drive and select "Properties," click "Tools" on the menu bar of the new window and select "Defragment Now." To delete your temporary Internet files, click "Start," "Control Panel" and select the "General" tab, then click "Delete Temporary Files."

References

• Martha's Web: Slow Computer?
• Information Technology Service: What is "fragmenting" and why do I need to "defragment" my hard drive?
• Microsoft Support: How to Delete the Contents of the Temporary Internet Files Folder