A slow computer is rarely a worn-out computer. More often an old hard drive or too little memory is holding back a machine that has years left in it. The right upgrade can be a revelation.
Safe checks to try first
- Restart it properly, not just sleep
- Check how full the drive is
- Close the programs that start by themselves
- Note whether it is slow all the time or only when busy
Stop if you smell burning, hear clicking from the drive, or the computer has been wet. Switch it off and call 020 7237 6805.
What it usually is
Questions
Is it worth upgrading an older computer?
Very often. An SSD and a little more memory cost far less than a new machine. See upgrades.
Could it be a virus?
It could. We check for that as well, and clean it if so.
Let us take a look
The assessment is free, the price is fixed before we start, and every repair carries a 3-month warranty. Call 020 7237 6805, or tell us what is wrong and a technician will reply.