Because many readers reveal their computer reacting slowly, I am posting a summary checklist of general steps you can take to solve the 1453 (0x5ad)issue, and briefly discussing the three most common causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of care.
Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Note that some infections require additional measures until they may be removed; normally a web search will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. If you cannot find a solution, use the BC forums to obtain help.
2. If the sluggishness is unexpected, and you have recently downloaded an application, the problem may dwell there. Test this by fully eliminating it. A user will normally perform a internet search about the program before downloading it because in most cases, any possible difficulty with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Stage three. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are around the Internet.
Experienced customers will regularly run two or three of the programs, because each business has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A listing of really good, free anti spyware applications is supplied by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
For further reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the programs have quite great Help documents that clarify how they work too as the unique characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review applications that self-start on startup. You pc may be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a quick-start feature that allows them to be opened swiftly; other programs will comprise an automated update feature that demands them to be operating in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a little bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
The easiest approach to examine and than to manage start ups would be to utilize one of the many little utilities available (see the Bc list of free apps). If, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you can use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you usually do not want. In case you are uncertain about what can be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the inquired item is needed, discretionary, or not needed.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons in your Desktop also take a modest amount of trunk time to put themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Stage 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused applications and move old files into a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files which you have previously opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for the old printer you threw away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for sophisticated users: some specialists would include the added upkeep step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find plenty of programs to assist do this. For the most part, registry care won’t make a critical difference, and unless you’re very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry, you can do severe damage by making registry modifications, so this step is not included
Stage 6. Have it repair 1453 (0x5ad).
Step 7. Defragment your personal computer. Windows tends to set new documents in any available open space; defragging will place related sections of files closer together so your read arm has less travelling around the hard drive to do, saving wear-and tear while boosting up applications.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will find a noticeable enhancement in computer functionality.