... The Top 5 Myths About PC Slowdown ... One of the most common and perplexing issues that confront PC users of all types is why their computers seem to slow down noticeably after only a few years of use. ---- ---- ---- ---- Myth PCs slow down because their hardware components wear out. Fact: A computer’s hardware is built to last. It operates at exactly the same speed whether it’s brand new or many years old. ---- ---- ---- ---- Myth The only way to speed up a slow unstable PC is to wipe the hard drive and re-install Windows. Fact: While performing a fresh install of the operating system is one way to get your PC to run faster, it is certainly not the only – nor even the most efficient or effective – way to do it. ---- ---- ---- ---- Myth Windows 8 does not slow down like 7, Vista or XP. Fact: While Windows 8 has some really good improvements over previous versions of Windows, it slows down over time from normal use in almost exactly the same way as previous versions. ---- ---- ---- ---- Myth New PCs run as fast as they ever will. Fact: A brand new PC’s speed can be improved by up to 25% by reconfiguring and optimizing system settings, removing unnecessary start-up items, and re-aligning program files dislodged by Windows updates and disk defragmenters. ---- ---- ---- ---- Myth When a PC slows down, it’s almost always due to spyware. Fact: Modern spyware usually impacts a PC no differently than any other piece of software. ---- ---- ---- ---- Fact: A well-maintained PC will run at peak performance for years. Read with details : http://www.iolo.com/resources/articles/the-top-5-myths-about-pc-slowdown/