Computer is Slow....Caused by too many files stored on the Desktop

[Dan]

I have many files, shortcuts, pictures ... stored on my Desktop and my
computer has been running progressively slower - Could the excessive number
of files, pictures and other items cause the slow performance of the machine
???

 

[TaurArian]

Slow computer
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by third-party software
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315



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|I have many files, shortcuts, pictures ... stored on my Desktop and my
| computer has been running progressively slower - Could the excessive number
| of files, pictures and other items cause the slow performance of the machine
| ???

 

[Leonard Grey]

The number of files stored on your desktop has no effect on the speed of
your computer. The desktop is merely a folder in your user account.

Most users find it more convenient to store their files in My Documents
and place shortcuts to the files on the desktop.