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2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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   Common Causes for a Slow Computer. Now that you know the signs and symptoms, you may want to consider the most common causes of a slow computer: ... such as a faulty motherboard, power supply unit ...

3. 5 reasons why your computer could be running slow - AOL

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   To check this on a Windows computer, click your Start button and then — depending on your operating system — go to My Computer, Computer or This PC. After selecting your main disk, you can see ...

4. Power-on self-test - Wikipedia

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   A power-on self-test (POST) is a process performed by firmware or software routines immediately after a computer or other digital electronic device is powered on. [ 1 ] POST processes may set the initial state of the device from firmware and detect if any hardware components are non-functional.

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   For just $4.99 a month, System Mechanic will keep a constant eye on everything going on inside your computer, and keep it running smoothly 24/7. Try a 30-day free trial period before deciding to ...

6. Power good signal - Wikipedia

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   The ATX specification defines the Power-Good signal as a +5-volt (V) signal generated in the power supply when it has passed its internal self-tests and the outputs have stabilized. This normally takes between 0.1 and 0.5 seconds after the power supply is switched on.

7. PC power management - Wikipedia

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   The Windows power management system is based upon an idle timer. If the computer is idle for longer than the pre-set time, then the PC may be configured to sleep or ' hibernate '. Windows uses a combination of user activity and CPU activity to determine when the computer is idle.

8. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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   Restart the computer • If you haven't recently restarted your computer or you don't restart your computer very often, we recommend that you restart the computer. This helps clear the internal memory (RAM), which often resolves many issues.

9. 5 fast fixes for a slow computer - AOL

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   Here's how to fix a slow computer and get back on track in no time at all: Slow computer fix #1: Check how many programs you have running The first thing you should do is make sure a random ...