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Want to speed up your PC? Who doesn't? Your PC begins to slow down 10 minutes after you pull it out of the box and start using it. A clogged Registry, a full hard disk, unnecessary programs that load on startup, and an inefficiently configured broadband Internet connection are just some of the many things that can bog down your system.
Help has arrived: We've found 15 downloads that can improve PC speed. Check out all of these cheap and free tools, and download your way to a zippier computer.
Speed Freaks
Why is your computer sluggish? The reasons are countless. You may have a clogged Registry, too many programs running in the background, or a full hard drive, for example. The following downloads can boost your PC speed by fixing these problems and more.
DTweak
The program even includes a monitor that checks on the health of your hard drive. If it detects that the drive is too warm, it recommends that you do a backup.
Download DTweak | Price: $30
AusLogics BoostSpeed
The Boost Windows section promises to do everything from speeding up shutdown and startup to optimizing memory and system settings. Similarly, the program has sections for boosting the speed of Microsoft Office, your Web browser, and your network.
As with any PC speed optimizer, you'll need to check carefully to be sure the program actually boosts your machine's performance and doesn't decrease it. Nevertheless, you'll find this a very good tool for overall system speedup.
Download AusLogics BoostSpeed | Price: $25 (free trial for 15 days)
Cleanup Assistant
Download Cleanup Assistant | Price: Free
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