I’m posting a summary checklist of general things you can do to resolve this problem, and briefly discussing the three most common causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and insufficient care, because many readers come up with their computer reacting slowly.
Malware
Perhaps the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Revise the definitions of your anti virus and operate a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses require extra measures before they may be removed; generally a internet search will locate specific instructions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the Bc forums to request help.
Step 2. You’ve recently saved an application, and if the sluggishness is unanticipated, the issue might live there. Check this by entirely removing it. A user will usually perform a web search about the application before downloading it because in most cases, any potential issue with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your computer’s operation, and these are all over the Internet. A very recent research indicated that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains include at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Revise the explanations of your anti-spyware programs and check your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned users will often operate several of these applications, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own set. (A record of really good, free antispyware applications is given by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before proceeding to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-launching on startup. You pc can be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-start feature that permits them to be exposed instantly; other programs may contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your introduction Windows and each needs a small bit of resources while your computer is running.
The simplest way to examine and than to manage startups would be to use one of the numerous little utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). If, like, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you don’t want. Remember that Bc maintains a very comprehensive Startup Database that includes info about whether the inquired item is required, elective, or not needed, if you’re unsure about what can be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that those icons on your own Background also take a modest number of boot time to set themselves.
Absence of Care
Step 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused programs and transfer old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have already opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for that 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 advanced level users: some specialists would include the added upkeep stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find several programs to help do that. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a significant difference, and unless you are really comfy with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry, you can do serious damage by creating registry changes, so this step isn’t contained
Step 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend Bccode 1000007e.
Step 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will find a noticeable improvement in computer performance.