Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Revise the explanations of your anti virus and run a complete scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Notice that some viruses need extra steps until they could be removed; ordinarily a websearch will find specific instructions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to obtain support, if you cannot find a solution.
Step Two. You have recently downloaded an application, and if the sluggishness is unanticipated, the problem might dwell there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A sensible user will generally perform a web search about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any possible issue with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are all over the Internet.
Update the explanations of your anti spyware applications and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will often run two or three of the applications, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own set. (A set of quite good, free antispyware programs is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
For further reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have really good Help files that describe how they operate too as the special characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation applications that self-launching on startup. You pc may become a battleground for your attention. Many programs, for example, install a fast-start feature that enables them to be exposed quickly; other programs will include an automated update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your launch Windows and each needs a little bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
The simplest method to review and than to handle start ups would be to-use one of many small utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). You can use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to turn off any you do not need, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. If you are uncertain about what can be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a very comprehensive Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is required, elective, or not needed.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols on your Desktop also take a small amount of boot time to set themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Stage 5. Clean-up your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused programs and exchange old files into a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced users: some specialists would comprise the added upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find several programs to help try this. For the most part, so this measure isn’t contained, you can do severe harm by making registry changes, registry maintenance will not make a major difference, and unless you’re very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of the registry
Stage 6. Have it repair Error 1603 Fatal Error.
Action 7. Defragment your computer. Windows will put new documents in any available open space; defragging will set affiliated segments of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hard drive to do, saving wear-and tear while speeding up applications.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will see a noticeable enhancement in pc operation.