I’m submitting a summary checklist of general things you can do to resolve this problem, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and insufficient care, because several readers write about their computer responding slowly.
Malware
Maybe the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Generally this is associated with downloading an application that includes spyware, by not having browser security options high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security sections in a timely manner.
Step 1. Revise the definitions of your antivirus and run a complete scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Notice that some viruses need additional measures until they could be removed; ordinarily a web search will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to obtain support, if you cannot find a answer.
Step 2. If the sluggishness is sudden, and you’ve recently saved an application, the problem might live there. Check this by fully eliminating it. A smart user will typically perform a internet search about the program before installing because in most cases, any potential issue with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are throughout the Net. A very recent study indicated 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 sufferers.
Experienced users will routinely operate several of these applications, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A set of very great, free antispyware applications is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
For further reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have very great Help documents that clarify how they work too as the special characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review apps that self-launch on startup. You pc can be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a rapid-launch feature which allows them to be opened promptly; other programs may comprise an automatic update feature that requires them to be running in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a small bit of resources while your computer is running.
You may use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to turn off any you usually do not need, if, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. In case you are uncertain about what could be safely removed, remember that BC maintains a very comprehensive Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is required, discretionary, or not needed.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons on your Desktop also take a modest number of trunk time to place themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Stage 5. Delete unused programs and transfer old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files that you have opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete.
(Note for higher level users: some experts would comprise the additional upkeep step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find plenty of apps to assist do that. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a vital difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make copies of-the registry, you may do significant harm by making registry changes, so this measure isn’t contained
Action 6. Have it mend Error 6147.
Action 7. Defragment your pc. Windows tends to set new documents in any available open space; defragging will place associated segments of files closer together so your read arm has less travelling around the hard drive to do, saving wear-and tear while speeding up programs.
Hopefully, now that you have have ended, you’ll see a noticeable improvement in computer functionality.