I’m submitting a summary listing of general steps you can take to resolve this issue, and briefly discussing the three most common causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of care, because many readers come up with their computer responding slowly.
Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your anti virus and run a full scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Notice that some viruses need additional measures until they may be removed; normally a web search will locate specific instructions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request support, if you fail to find a solution.
Step 2. If the slowness is unanticipated, and you’ve recently saved an application, the issue may rest there. Test this by totally removing it. A user will generally perform a internet search about the program before installing because in most instances, any potential trouble with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Net. A very recent study showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains contain at least one bit of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Revise the explanations of your anti spyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will consistently operate several of these programs, because each business has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A listing of very great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation programs that self-launch on startup. You computer can become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature that enables them to be opened immediately; other programs will comprise an automated update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a small bit of assets while your computer is running.
You can use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to show off any you do not need, if, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is required, discretionary, or not needed, in case you are unsure about what can be safely removed.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols in your Background also take a modest amount of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Care
Step 5. Delete unused programs and transfer old files to a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have previously opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for the old printer you threw 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 users: some professionals would contain the additional care stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are plenty of programs to help do that. For the most part, registry care will not make a critical difference, and unless you are really comfy with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry, you may do serious damage by making registry changes, so this measure isn’t contained
Stage 6. Have it fix Drive Stress Test.
Action 7. Defragment your pc. Windows tends to put new files in any available open space; defragging will place related sections of files closer together therefore your read arm has less travelling around the hdd to do, saving wear and tear while speeding up programs.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you’ll see a marked enhancement in computer performance.