Waiting for a slow computer to complete a simple task is an annoying experience. At times, even new PCs tend to run at a snail’s pace. Below are 10 effective tips on how to fix a slow computer and make life infinitely easier. Get rid of temporary files : The browsing history stays in your PC when you browse on Internet Explorer. Make your computer run smoothly by cleaning the cache and freeing up some space. Pick the main drive as soon as you open “My Computer”. Open the “Temp” folder after opening the “Windows” folder. Select “Details” in the “View” option. Press “Delete” after selecting the older files. Discontinue useless start-ups : Try to remove the functional yet useless applications that use your computer’s memory needlessly. Type “Run” in the Start menu. Type “msconfig” in the box that appears on your screen. Select the “Disable all” option on the applications. Defragment the drive : Windows defragments the drives on a regular basis. Remember not to defragment solid-state drives (SSDs). Stop unresponsive programs : “End Task” is often used to stop certain programs when they crash. However, the SuperF4 utility or a kill script is a better option to end programs.