Malware
Perhaps the greatest factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Usually this is related to downloading a software that contains spyware, by not having browser security options large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security sections in a timely manner.
Stage 1. Revise the explanations of your anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Note that some viruses require additional measures until they may be removed; normally a internet search will locate specific instructions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request help, if you can’t find a answer.
Step 2. If the slowness is abrupt, and you’ve recently saved an application, the issue might reside there. Test this by fully removing it. A smart user will usually perform a internet search about the program before getting because in most cases, any possible problem with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your computer’s operation, and these are all over the Web. A very recent study showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one piece of spyware waiting for victims.
Experienced customers will consistently operate 2 or 3 of the applications, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A list of very good, free anti-spyware applications is supplied by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-launching on startup. You pc can be a arena for your interest. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-start feature which permits them to be opened quickly; other programs will include an automatic update feature that requires them to be working 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 way to review and than to manage start-ups would be to utilize one of the many little utilities available (see the BC list of free programs). 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 don’t want. If you are unsure about what could be safely removed, remember that Bc maintains a quite comprehensive Startup Database that includes information about whether the questioned item is needed, optional, or unnecessary.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons in your Desktop also take a modest amount of boot time to set themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused applications and move old files to a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have already opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some experts would contain the added care step of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of applications to help do this. For the most part, registry care won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are really comfy with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry, you may do severe harm by creating registry changes, so this measure is not included
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend Code 39 Scanner.
Action 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll find a noticeable improvement in pc functionality.