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Too many unneeded
background tasks in Startup when the computer boots
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Minor
virus/malware/spyware/adware infection
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Bad Registry entries
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Not enough hard drive space
to support memory swapping
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Not enough memory (RAM or
Random Access Memory) installed, which also causes overuse of and possibly
premature failure of the hard drive. This particular item often occurs as
the operating system and application software grows from additional
functionality and security updates
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Certain brands of
anti-virus software are known to cause performance degradation
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Dust & debris build-up on
the cooling components inside the computer
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Older computer hardware
that is too slow in performance specifications to support the newer software
and operating systems
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Faulty or weak network
connection
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Major
virus/malware/spyware/adware infection that blocks network connectivity and
software functionality