Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Often this is related to downloading a software that includes spyware, by not having browser security settings high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security patches regularly.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your antivirus and operate a complete scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses require extra measures until they can be removed; usually a internet search will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a solution, use the BC forums to obtain support.
2. If the slowness is surprising, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the problem may reside there. Test this by totally eliminating it. A smart user will typically perform a websearch about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any potential trouble with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Stage three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your personal computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Web. A very recent study showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains comprise at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Seasoned customers will regularly operate several of the programs, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A listing of quite great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review applications that self-start on startup. You computer may become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature that allows them to be opened fast; other programs may include an automated update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Each of these slows down your launch Windows and each requires a small bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
You may use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you don’t want, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is needed, elective, or not needed, in case you are uncertain about what could be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons in your Desktop also take a modest amount of trunk time to put themselves.
Lack of Care
Stage 5. Clean-up your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused applications and move old files to a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files which you have opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some professionals would contain the additional care step of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are plenty of programs to assist do that. For the most part, so this step isn’t included, you can do serious harm by creating registry changes, registry care won’t make a vital difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry
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Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer. Windows will set new documents in any available open space; defragging will place affiliated segments of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hard drive to do, saving wear-and tear while racing up programs.
Hopefully, now that you have have concluded, you’ll find a noticeable improvement in computer performance.