Because several readers write about their computer reacting slowly, I’m publishing a summary record of general things you can do to solve the Error_quorum_owner_aliveproblem, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of care.
Malware
Maybe the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Usually this is associated with downloading an application that includes spyware, by not having browser security settings large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security sections regularly.
Action 1. Revise the explanations of your anti-virus and run a complete scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some viruses need extra steps before they could be removed; normally a web search will find specific directions or a special removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the BC forums to obtain support.
Step Two. If the sluggishness is surprising, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue may live there. Check this by fully eliminating it. A user will usually perform a web search about the program before getting because in most cases, any potential problem with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can drastically effect your computer’s performance, and these are all over the World wide web.
Experienced customers will regularly operate several of the programs, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A set of really great, free anti spyware programs is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-start on startup. You pc can be a arena for your attention. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature that allows them to be exposed promptly; other programs may contain an automated update feature that requires them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your debut Windows and each requires a small bit of sources while your computer is running.
If you are uncertain about what may be safely removed, remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that contains information about whether the item is required, optional, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that those symbols on your Desktop also take a modest number of boot time to put themselves.
Absence of Upkeep
Step 5. Delete unused applications and transfer old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files that you have opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for the old printer you threw away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for higher level users: some experts would comprise the additional upkeep step of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of apps to assist do that. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a major difference, and unless you are very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry, you may do severe harm by making registry modifications, so this measure is not included
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend Error_quorum_owner_alive.
Stage 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have concluded, you will find a marked improvement in pc performance.