Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Revise the definitions of your anti virus and operate a complete scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some viruses require extra steps before they can be removed; typically a internet search will find specific directions or a particular removal tool. Use the BC forums to obtain support, if you fail to find a answer.
Step 2. You’ve recently downloaded an application, and if the slowness is sudden, the issue might live there. Check this by entirely removing it. A smart user will usually perform a internet search about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any possible issue with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can radically impact your personal computer’s functionality, and these are around the Web.
Experienced customers will routinely run several of the applications, because each company has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A record of really good, free anti spyware programs is supplied by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-start on startup. You computer may be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a fast-start feature which permits them to be opened immediately; other programs will contain an automated 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 assets while your personal computer is running.
The easiest approach to review and than to manage start-ups is to-use one of the many little resources available (see the Bc list of free programs). In case you are uncertain about what could be safely deleted, remember that Bc maintains a quite comprehensive Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is needed, optional, or not needed.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Background also take a modest amount of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Stage 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Action 7). Delete unused applications and transfer old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have 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.
(Note for advanced users: some professionals would include the additional care stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find plenty of programs to assist do this. For the most part, registry maintenance will not make a major difference, and unless you’re really comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry, you can do significant damage by creating registry changes, so this measure isn’t contained
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Error 1053 The Service Did Not Respond To.
Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will find a marked enhancement in pc performance.