I’m publishing a summary listing of basic steps you can take to resolve this problem, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and insufficient care, because several readers come up with their computer responding slowly.
Malware
Possibly the greatest factor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Usually this is associated with 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 patches regularly.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your anti virus and operate a complete scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some infections need extra steps until they could be removed; generally a web search will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. If you fail to find a answer, use the BC forums to request assistance.
Step 2. If the sluggishness is sudden, and you have recently saved an application, the issue might dwell there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A user will usually perform a websearch about the program before getting because in most instances, any possible difficulty with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your computer’s operation, and these are around the Net. A very recent research indicated 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 often run several of the applications, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A list of very great, free anti spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation applications that self-launching on startup. You pc may be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature which enables them to be opened rapidly; other programs may include an automatic update feature that requires them to be working in the background. Each of these slows down your launch Windows and each needs a small bit of assets while your computer is running.
The simplest way to review and than to manage start ups is to-use one of the many small utilities available (see the Bc list of free apps). If you are unsure about what may be safely removed, remember that Bc maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that contains info about whether the item is needed, discretionary, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols on your own Background also take a modest number of trunk time to set themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused programs and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files that you have opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for sophisticated users: some experts would include the additional care stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you will find several applications to help do this. For the most part, registry maintenance will not make a vital difference, and unless you are quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of the registry, you can do significant damage by making registry modifications, so this step is not included
Step 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Hook Up Receiver.
Step 7. Defragment your computer. Windows will put new files in any available open space; defragging will place associated sections of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hdd to do, saving wear-and tear while racing up plans.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you’ll see a marked enhancement in computer functionality.