Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Generally this is associated with downloading an application that contains spyware, by not having browser security options large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security patches regularly.
Stage 1. Revise the definitions of your anti virus and operate a complete scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Notice that some viruses require additional steps before they may be removed; generally 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 support.
Step 2. You’ve recently saved an application, and if the sluggishness is sudden, the problem might dwell there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A smart user will normally perform a websearch about the program before getting because in most instances, any potential trouble with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Action 3. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your computer’s functionality, and these are around the Web.
Revise the definitions of your anti-spyware applications and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned users will often operate 2 or 3 of the programs, because each business has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A set of really great, free anti-spyware programs is supplied by BC). Again, solve 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 really good Help files that describe how they work also as the distinctive features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation apps that self-start on startup. You pc may become a arena for your attention. Many programs, for example, install a rapid-start feature that allows them to be exposed immediately; other programs will comprise an automated update feature that requires them to be working in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each needs a small bit of assets while your computer is running.
The easiest method 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). You may 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. Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that contains information about whether the questioned item is needed, discretionary, or not needed, if you’re uncertain about what could be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Desktop also take a small amount of boot time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused programs and transfer old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files which you have opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete.
(Note for higher level users: some experts would include the added maintenance stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are plenty of programs to assist try this. For the most part, so this step is not included, you may do severe damage by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a vital difference, and unless you’re quite comfy with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry
Action 6. Have it repair Free Scan Trend.
Step 7. Defragment your pc. Windows will put new files in any available open space; defragging will set associated segments of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hard drive to do, saving wear-and tear while racing up plans.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you’ll find a marked improvement in pc functionality.