Malware
Possibly the greatest factor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Step 1. Update the definitions of your anti virus and operate a complete scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections require additional measures before they can be removed; normally a internet search will find specific directions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request help, if you cannot find a answer.
Step Two. If the slowness is sudden, and you have recently saved an application, the problem might live there. Check this by fully removing it. A wise user will typically perform a websearch about the application before getting because in most instances, any possible trouble with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Stage three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are all over the Internet.
Revise the definitions of your anti spyware applications and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will regularly run 2 or 3 of the programs, because each company has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own set. (A list of very great, free anti-spyware programs is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
For further reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have very good Help documents that clarify how they function too as the distinctive features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review apps that self-launch on startup. You pc may become a arena for your attention. Many programs, for example, install a quick-start feature which allows them to be exposed instantly; other programs will comprise an automatic update feature that requires them to be running 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.
If, like, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you can use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to turn off any you usually do not need. Remember that Bc maintains a quite comprehensive Startup Database that contains info about whether the item is needed, discretionary, or unnecessary, if you are unsure about what may be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons on your Desktop also take a small amount of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Step 5. Clean-up your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused applications and transfer old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced users: some experts would comprise the added maintenance step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of applications to help do this. For the most part, registry care will not make a vital difference, and unless you are quite comfy with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry, you may do significant harm by creating registry changes, so this measure is not contained
Step 6. Have it mend Bad Clusters Reinstal Windows 7.
Action 7. Defragment your pc. Windows will set new files in any available open space; defragging will set related sections of files closer together so your read arm has less going around the hdd to do, saving wear and tear while racing up programs.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will see a marked enhancement in pc performance.