Malware
Perhaps the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Often this is associated with downloading an application that contains spyware, by not having browser security options large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security patches in a timely manner.
Stage 1. Revise the definitions of your anti virus and run a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some viruses need additional steps until they can be removed; typically a websearch will find specific instructions or a particular removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request assistance, if you fail to find a solution.
2. If the slowness is abrupt, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the issue might reside there. Check this by entirely eliminating it. A user will usually perform a internet search about the program before downloading it because in most cases, any possible difficulty with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can drastically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are throughout the Web.
Experienced users will often operate several of the programs, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A set of really good, free anti spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation applications that self-launch on startup. You computer may be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a rapid-launch feature which allows them to be opened quickly; other programs will contain an automatic 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 assets while your computer is running.
The easiest approach to review and than to manage startups will be to work with one of the many small utilities available (see the BC list of free programs). You may use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to turn off any you do not want, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. In case you are uncertain about what could be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a quite comprehensive Startup Database that contains info about whether the item is required, discretionary, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that those icons on your Background also take a modest number of boot time to set themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Stage 5. Delete unused programs and exchange old files into a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files that you have previously opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for sophisticated users: some professionals would include the added upkeep step of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are several apps to assist do that. For the most part, so this measure is not contained, you may do significant damage by creating registry modifications, registry care will not make a critical difference, and unless you are quite comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of the registry
Step 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Default Specification Must Also Specify Public.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have concluded, you’ll see a noticeable enhancement in pc operation.