Malware
Possibly the most important contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Generally this is related to downloading an application that includes spyware, by not having browser security options large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security areas regularly.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your antivirus and run a full scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections need additional measures before they may be removed; ordinarily a web search will find specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you cannot find a solution, use the BC forums to obtain assistance.
Step Two. If the sluggishness is unanticipated, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the issue might dwell there. Check this by entirely eliminating it. A wise user will generally perform a internet search about the application before installing because in most instances, any possible problem with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can radically impact your computer’s functionality, and these are around the Web.
Update the definitions of your antispyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned users will frequently run several of these applications, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A set of very good, free anti spyware applications is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
For additional reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have very great Help files that clarify how they work too as the distinctive attributes of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation programs that self-start on startup. You computer may become a battleground for your attention. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-launch feature that enables them to be exposed quickly; other programs may contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these decreases your launching Windows and each needs a little bit of assets while your computer is running.
The simplest method to review and than to manage start ups will be to work with one of many little utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). If you are uncertain about what can be safely removed, remember that BC maintains a quite complete Startup Database that contains information about whether the item is required, optional, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Background also take a small amount of trunk time to put themselves.
Absence of Care
Step 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Action 7). Delete unused applications and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files that you have previously opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are some types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for higher level users: some professionals would include the additional upkeep step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are plenty of apps to assist do this. For the most part, so this step is not included, you can do significant damage by making registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a significant difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry
Stage 6. Have it repair 0xfaad.
Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have ended, you will see a marked enhancement in computer functionality.