Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Generally this is associated with downloading an application that contains spyware, by not having browser security options large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security areas regularly.
Stage 1. Revise the definitions of your antivirus and run a full scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections need extra measures until they could be removed; ordinarily a websearch will find specific directions or a special removal tool. Use the BC forums to request support, if you can’t find a solution.
Step Two. You have recently saved an application, and if the sluggishness is surprising, the issue might reside there. Check this by fully removing it. A wise user will usually perform a web search about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any potential issue with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your computer’s operation, and these are around the Web. A very recent research showed that one out of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one bit of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Seasoned customers will routinely operate 2 or 3 of the programs, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A list of quite great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
For further reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have quite good Help documents that describe how they work also as the unique characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation apps that self-launch on startup. You computer can become a battleground for your attention. Many programs, for instance, install a rapid-launch feature which allows them to be opened quickly; other programs will contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be operating in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each needs a small bit of assets while your computer is running.
You may use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to turn off any you do not need, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that Bc maintains a quite comprehensive Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is required, optional, or not needed, if you’re uncertain about what can be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that those icons in your Background also take a small amount of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Step 5. Delete unused applications and exchange old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files that you have already opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are a few 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 sophisticated users: some professionals would contain the added maintenance stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of programs to assist do that. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a vital difference, and unless you’re really comfy with Windows, and cautiously make backups of-the registry, you can do significant damage by creating registry modifications, so this step is not contained
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Stage 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have concluded, you’ll see a marked improvement in computer performance.