Malware
Perhaps the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Note that some infections require extra measures until they could be removed; typically a web search will locate specific instructions or a particular removal tool. If you fail to find a answer, use the BC forums to obtain help.
2. If the sluggishness is abrupt, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the issue might reside there. Test this by fully removing it. A smart user will usually perform a web search about the application before installing because in most cases, any potential difficulty with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s operation, and these are around the Internet. A very recent research showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains include at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Experienced users will frequently run 2 or 3 of the applications, because each company has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A list of quite good, free anti-spyware programs is given by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before proceeding to the next step.
For additional reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the programs have very great Help files that clarify how they operate as well as the special attributes of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation apps that self-start on startup. You pc may be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a rapid-start feature that permits them to be opened immediately; other programs may comprise an automated update feature that requires them to be operating in the background. Each of these decreases your debut Windows and each requires a little bit of assets while your personal computer is running.
You may use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to turn off any you do not want, if, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. If you are uncertain about what can be safely removed, remember that BC maintains a quite complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is required, optional, or not needed.
At the same time, remember that those symbols in your Background also take a small number of trunk time to set themselves.
Absence of Upkeep
Stage 5. Delete unused applications and move 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 threw away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete.
(Note for higher level users: some professionals would comprise the additional upkeep step of cleaning the Windows registry, and you will find plenty of apps to help do that. For the most part, registry care won’t make a significant difference, and unless you are really comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of the registry, you may do significant harm by creating registry modifications, so this step isn’t included
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend Error 80070666.
Action 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have concluded, you will find a noticeable improvement in computer operation.