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2. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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   Running multiple resource-intensive applications simultaneously can slow down your computer. Disk fragmentation: Over time, files on your hard drive may become fragmented, meaning they're stored ...

3. Does your computer slow down after a few hours? Here’s why

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   Experts say that outdated tech could cause your computer to slow down. “If the device is 3-plus years old, there’s a chance that a hardware or software failure/deterioration may be causing ...

4. Here's your once-and-for-all fix for a slow computer - AOL

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   Your computer collects lots of data and files that quickly clog up its system with such frequent use. You also might be picking up some poor computer-hygiene habits along the way.

5. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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   If you've cleared the cache in your web browser, but are still experiencing issues, you may need to restore its original settings.This can remove adware, get rid of extensions you didn't install, and improve overall performance.

6. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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   Desktop Gold may not be able to launch on your PC due to some compatibility issues with Flash Player. 1. Restart your computer. 2. Uninstall Flash Player PPAPI by accessing the Programs & Features window in the Control Panel. 3. Launch Desktop Gold.

7. Fix problems with Games on AOL.com - AOL Help

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   • Restart your computer. • Clear cookies, cache, history and footprints in your browser. • Check that Games on AOL.com windows aren't blocked by your pop-up blocker. • Update your video card drivers. See your computer manufacturer's manual or visit your video card manufacturer's website for more information.

8. Thrashing (computer science) - Wikipedia

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   In computer science, thrashing occurs in a system with virtual memory when a computer's real storage resources are overcommitted, leading to a constant state of paging and page faults, slowing most application-level processing. [1] This causes the performance of the computer to degrade or even collapse. The situation can continue indefinitely ...

9. Bottleneck (software) - Wikipedia

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   In software engineering, a bottleneck occurs when the capacity of an application or a computer system is limited by a single component, like the neck of a bottle slowing down the overall water flow. The bottleneck has the lowest throughput of all parts of the transaction path.