Yes? Sometimes the best solution to this extremely irritating and worrisome problem is the simplest solution– Reboot!
Many users, especially desktop users, fall into the trap of never turning off their computer. Leaving a computer running 24/7 does save on start up time and gives us a chance to do maintenance. However, over time a computer left on will begin to slow down more and more. The reason? Wasted energy. As you probably know, your programs utilize a number of your system’s resources in order run smoothly. Unfortunately, these resources frequently remain running even after you’ve exited the program that needed them. This means that as you open and close programs, resources are snatched up but never released. At some point your computer begins to use hard drive space as RAM. This slows everything down!
There is no easier way to ensure that your computer isn’t using more system resources than necessary than a quick reboot.
A reminder to laptop users: putting your computer to standby, sleep, hibernate, or simply closing the lid is not turning it off. (I know, I forget, too!) You too need to reboot your computer in order to release crucial system resources.
Fixed IT users, you, as always, can rest easy. We reboot your computer for you at least once a week on maintenance night!
