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title: "What to do if my computer is running slow despite having ample RAM?"  
description: "What to do if my computer is running slow despite having ample RAM?"  
author: "SundarLal Sharma"  
published: 2024-01-15  
updated: 2024-01-18  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/109215/what-to-do-if-my-computer-is-running-slow-despite-having-ample-ram  
category: "troubleshooting"  
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# What to do if my computer is running slow despite having ample RAM?



## Answers

### Answer by Vaishali Aneja

> 1. Check for [background](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/65/how-to-change-background-color-of-tab-control-in-c-sharp) processes:- close unnecessary programs and processes running in the background that might be consuming system [resources](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/1391/explain-how-to-retrieve-resources-using-resourcemanager-class) .
> 2. **Scam for [malware](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12717/malware-ransom-ware-and-spyware-and-its-effects) :- perform through antivirus scan to ensure your computer is not infected with malware , which can significantly slow down performance.**
> 3. Update drivers :- **Ensure that your device driver , especially [graphics](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/336067/html-graphics-using-html) and chipset driver , are up to date as outdated drivers can lead to perform issue.**
> 4. **[Optimize](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/43978/3-tips-to-optimize-any-website-and-get-to-the-top-of-google) [startup](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/324582/how-to-build-up-a-successful-startup-by-avoiding-these-5-mistakes) programs :- Disable unnecessary programs starting up with your computer to improve its boot time and overall performance.**
> 5. **Consider [hardware](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/303100/best-pc-hardware-2023) [upgrade](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167406/how-to-upgrade-your-freelance-designer-job):- If your computer still run slow , even with ample RAM , you may want to explore upgrading other hardware [components](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/604/what-are-the-components-of-struts) such as the CPU or [storage](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/1293/what-are-the-different-types-of-storage-in-html-5) for a more noticeable performance boost. ![What to do if my computer is running slow despite having ample RAM?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/2e343982-69c3-45ad-99ad-2d7dc16c6dab/images/2590b157-64c3-48d5-9a68-9409985124d0.jpg)**


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