Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Usually this is related to downloading a software that contains spyware, by not having browser security options high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security sections in a timely manner.
Step 1. Revise the explanations of your antivirus and operate a full scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Notice that some infections need additional measures until they may be removed; typically a web search will locate specific instructions or a special removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the Bc forums to obtain help.
Step Two. You have recently downloaded an application, and if the slowness is unexpected, the problem may live there. Test this by totally removing it. A user will generally perform a websearch about the program before getting because in most instances, any potential difficulty with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your computer’s performance, and these are around the Net.
Revise the explanations of your antispyware programs and check your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned users will often run two or three of these applications, because each business has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A record of very great, free antispyware applications is provided 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 applications have quite great Help files that describe how they work too as the special characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review applications that self-start on startup. You pc may be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-launch feature which allows them to be exposed immediately; other programs may contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these decreases your launching Windows and each needs a small bit of resources while your computer is running.
The simplest way to examine and than to manage start-ups would be to use one of the many little utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). If, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you usually do not need. Remember that Bc maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that contains info about whether the item is needed, discretionary, or unnecessary, in case you are uncertain about what may be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Desktop also take a modest amount of boot time to place themselves.
Absence of Care
Step 5. Delete unused applications and move old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have previously opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete.
(Note for high level users: some specialists would include the additional upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you will find several applications to assist do that. For the most part, so this step is not included, you can do serious damage by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are really comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of the registry
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it repair Faster Wireless Internet.
Action 7. Defragment your computer. Windows will set new files in any available open space; defragging will place affiliated segments of files closer together so your read arm has less going around the hard drive to do, saving wear-and tear while boosting up applications.
Hopefully, now that you have have ended, you will see a marked improvement in computer functionality.