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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I was wondering if it is okay to have your computer on a carpet floor? Thank you for your help.
A: Thanks for an excellent question. The issues having to do with placing a computer on carpet are static electricity and ventilation. If the case is properly grounded, placing a PC on carpet that has short fiber or loop is okay. Deeper cut plush or shag carpeting should be avoided because these deeper cut carpets can block the ventilation opening in the case(usually located below the front panel) causing the computer to overheat. The rule of thumb is that if the carpet fibers are touching the front of the case, you should not put the case on the floor.

Q: My computer takes a long time to boot up. I wanted to know how to reduce the loading time
A: If you are using Windows, try using the Defrag utility to defragment the drive. You can also remove any unnecessary programs from the Startup folder. If you are very committed you may want to search the registry and remove any instances of unnecessary programs that launch during boot. If the drive is full, look for applications you can uninstall or data such as photographs that you can delete. Be sure to empty the Recycle Bin when you’re done. After you’ve deleted everything, then run Defrag again.