Computer Skipping - Why Does Your Computer Skip and How to Fix It

Computer skipping problem can be experienced while playing games, typing information on web forms and watching videos. The problem can be fixed in the following ways:

1. Scan and Remove Trojan
2. Remove Registry Junk
3. Insufficient RAM
4. Reduce the Unnecessary Load on your System
5. Clear System & Browser Junk
6. Customize Windows for Best Performance

Scan and Remove Trojan

A Trojan is a computer threat that appears to perform a desirable function but steals information or harms your system. Computer skipping may occur when it is infected by a Trojan.

To disinfect your system, you need to install a good antivirus software. Update it and start a full system scan.

Remove Registry Junk

Junk registry entries registry cause computer skipping problem. Clean the registry using a Registry Cleaner and PC Optimizer software. This will fix the issue within few minutes.

Insufficient RAM

Computer skipping may occur due to an insufficient RAM. It depends on installed software. Often the software that uses high resources may require more memory. In such a case, the issue occurs.

You are advised to know the total amount of RAM and buy it accordingly.

Reduce the Unnecessary Load on your System

Running too many tasks at a time creates load on your operating system. Computer skipping is the result of higher load on your operating system.

You have to disable unnecessary services and programs from being running in the background. To do so, use Microsoft System Configuration.

1. Click Start | Run.
2. Type MsConfig and press ENTER.
3. Disable unnecessary startups and services.
4. Click Apply | OK.
5. You need to restart your computer.

Otherwise, disable the unnecessary startups as shown below:

1. Click Start | Run.
2. Type Services and press ENTER.
3. Right click a service and select Stop.

Clear System and Browser Junk

As you use your computer, temporary files, log files are copied to temporary locations. Such files are of no use after the corresponding task is completed. In addition to this, temporary internet files, browser cache allocate too much disk space and then cause computer skipping issue.

You have to delete the system and browser junk using a PC Optimizer software. Download a PC Optimizer software, install and run it. Then, click System Cleaner | Clean.

Customize Windows for Best Performance

Customizing Windows for best appearance may cause computer skipping problem. Set Windows for best performance rather than best appearance. Steps are as follows:

1. Click Start.
2. Right click My Computer and select Properties option.
3. Click Advanced System Settings link.
4. Click Advanced tab.
5. Click Settings under Performance frame.
6. Select the option Adjust for best performance and click Apply OK OK.

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