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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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   Having multiple tabs and open programs running simultaneously could cause your PC to slow down. “It’s common that applications or background tasks can soak up memory and power,” Richard Roth ...

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

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   But now your PC or Mac is under constant demand to handle Slack chats, Microsoft Office tasks, teleconferencing calls, and more—all day long. All your neighbors are probably doing the same.

5. Hang (computing) - Wikipedia

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   In many cases programs may appear to be hung, but are making slow progress, and waiting a few minutes will allow the task to complete. Modern operating systems provide a mechanism for terminating hung processes, for instance, with the Unix kill command, or through a graphical means such as the Task Manager's "end task" button in Windows (select the particular process in the list and press "end ...

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Clear your browser's cache on AOL Desktop Gold - AOL Help

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   A web browser's cache stores temporary instances of web pages, allowing them to load faster next time you visit. Clearing your browser's cache is recommended if you're experiencing things like pages freezing, not loading, or being unresponsive.

9. Background process - Wikipedia

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   A background process is a computer process that runs behind the scenes (i.e., in the background) and without user intervention. [1] Typical tasks for these processes include logging, system monitoring, scheduling, [ 2 ] and user notification.