This gauge will help determine if excessive background applications is a possible cause behind any computer performance issues. On your screen, locate and click the Start button. From the Start menu, point to Settings , then click Control Panel . View the System Resources here. A higher resource percentage means better speed and performance from what applications are open.
Fewer resources mean poorer speed and performance.
Of course you purchased your computer to do many things. One cause of computer errors and applications not functioning correctly, is that some applications just don't perform well together. Please note that there are other possible causes behind a given problem that might not have anything to do with another application running in the background. With this knowledge, you are ready for a few suggestions that will tie everything you have learned in this guide. Inc. All rights reserved.