How to Free More RAM on My Laptop
Over several years of usage, your computer will experience outer and internal wear and tear. Without the proper system maintenance, a once blazing fast laptop can slow down. Random Access Memory (RAM) is a key component in determining the speed of your PC. Keeping the amount of available RAM as high as possible allows it to remain speedy for a longer period of time. Windows-based personal computers have utilities designed to assist you in keeping your PC in optimal shape.
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Instructions
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Disk Defragmenter
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Click on the "Start" button located at the bottom left position of the desktop and then select "Programs" or "All Programs." Hover your cursor over (or click on) the folder entitled "Accessories," and then highlight or open "System Tools." Click on the icon called "Disk Defragmenter" to open the program.
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Refer to the top of the defragmenter window, and click on the listed hard drive (C), or click on "Select Volumes" and choose "C." Refer to the bottom of the window, and click on the window entitled "Analyze." Allow several minutes for the computer to analyze the hard drive for any correctable errors.
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Select the "Defragment" option once the program informs you that the hard drive needs to be defragmented. Allow the program to complete the process, which could last a few minutes or longer, depending on the state of your computer. Upon receiving the "Defragmentation is Complete" message, press "Close" to close the window.
Disk Cleanup
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Open the "Start" menu, and select "Programs." Once again, hover over or click open the "Accessories" folder, and then select "System Tools." Click on the icon entitled "Disk Cleanup" to open the program.
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Click on all the checkboxes located to the left of the various files. Files that need to be cleaned up include downloaded program files, temporary Internet files, the recycle bin, and offline web pages. Ensure that all the files are selected to provide an optimized clean up process.
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Once all the files are selected, Click on "OK" to start the process. Allow the program to thoroughly clean the hard drive. Once it is finished, the program will close on its own.
Remove Programs
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Open the "Start" menu located at the bottom left portion of the desktop. Open the "Control Panel" located on the front portion of the Start menu, underneath the "My Computer" section. Click on "Add or Remove Programs" to open it.
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Refer to the list of programs, and identify and programs and applications you no longer use. The application only allows you to remove one program at a time.
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Highlight an unwanted program. Select the option entitled "Remove." Proceed through any prompts by selecting "Next" to continue the uninstallation process. When required, restart your computer to complete the procedure. Reopen the "Add or Remove Programs" application to continue removing programs.
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