All of those little icons on your desktop are using system memory, taking up space that otherwise could be used by the web browsers, word processor and email client you're trying to use. Too many things on the desktop, as in the photo above, may contribute to a memory shortage, causing your system to struggle with allocating memory space for the programs you want to run. That's when the hard disk starts grinding away.
Files on the desktop can be moved into the My Documents folder. Unused icons can be deleted. Or, if your computer is running Windows XP, you can try using the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.
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Some additional system maintenance tips
More system maintenence tips from Microsoft
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ReplyDeleteWhile it's evident that the above comment could be considered spam, the writer does make a valid point that not all solutions will work for all computers. My post about cleaning off the desktop is one that helped the aging desktop I use at work.
ReplyDeleteIf the do-it-yourself tricks you've tried haven't helped, consult a reputable computer repair shop for advice.