Malware
Perhaps the greatest contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Stage 1. Update the explanations of your anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Note that some infections need additional steps before they could be removed; typically a internet search will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. Use the BC forums to obtain help, if you can’t find a solution.
Step 2. If the slowness is unanticipated, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue might rest there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A user will generally perform a internet search about the application before downloading it because in most cases, any possible problem with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can radically impact your computer’s functionality, and these are all over the Internet.
Seasoned customers will consistently operate two or three of these programs, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A record of very great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
For further reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have quite good Help files that describe how they operate too as the special features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review programs that self-launch on startup. You pc can become a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a fast-start feature which allows them to be opened immediately; other programs may comprise an automatic update feature that requires them to be operating in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a little bit of resources while your personal computer is running.
The easiest method to review and than to manage startups will be to-use one of the numerous little resources available (see the Bc list of free applications). If, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to show off any you don’t want. Remember that BC maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that includes information about whether the item is required, optional, or not needed, if you’re unsure about what may be safely removed.
At the same time, remember that those icons on your own Desktop also take a modest number of trunk time to place themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Stage 5. Delete unused programs and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for that old printer you put 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’ll find several applications to help try this. For the most part, so this step isn’t included, you can do serious damage by making registry changes, registry maintenance will not make a critical difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry
Step 6. Have it mend Anti Varius.
Action 7. Defragment your pc. Windows will put new files in any available open space; defragging will set associated segments of files closer together therefore your read arm has less travelling around the hard drive to do, saving wear and tear while racing up programs.
Hopefully, since you have have concluded, you will see a marked improvement in computer functionality.