I am posting a summary listing of basic things you can do to solve this problem, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of maintenance, because several readers write about their computer reacting slowly.
Malware
Maybe the greatest contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Generally this is related to downloading a software that contains spyware, by not having browser security settings high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security sections regularly.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your anti-virus and run a complete scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Note that some viruses require additional measures until they could be removed; normally a internet search will locate specific instructions or a particular removal tool. Use the BC forums to request assistance, if you can’t find a answer.
Step Two. If the sluggishness is surprising, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue might reside there. Test this by entirely removing it. A sensible user will typically perform a websearch about the program before installing because in most cases, any potential trouble with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Web.
Experienced users will routinely operate several of these programs, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A record of really great, free anti spyware applications is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-start on startup. You computer may be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a quick-launch feature that allows them to be exposed rapidly; other programs may include an automated update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Each of these decreases your launching Windows and each needs a little bit of resources while your personal computer is running.
The easiest way to examine and than to manage startups would be to-use one of the numerous small resources available (see the Bc list of free applications). Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the questioned item is needed, discretionary, or not needed, if you’re unsure about what may be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols on your own Desktop also take a small number of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Care
Step 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused programs and move old files into a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, 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 types of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some specialists would comprise the additional upkeep stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are several applications to help try this. For the most part, so this measure isn’t contained, you can do significant harm by making registry modifications, registry care won’t make a major difference, and unless you are really comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry
Step 6. Have it repair Licence Manager Error 97.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have ended, you’ll see a marked enhancement in computer performance.