Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware. Generally this is associated with downloading an application that contains spyware, by not having browser security settings high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security patches in a timely manner.
Step 1. Update the definitions of your anti-virus and operate a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections require extra steps before they can be removed; generally a websearch will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. Use the BC forums to request help, if you fail to find a answer.
Step 2. If the slowness is sudden, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the issue might dwell there. Test this by totally eliminating it. A user will usually perform a websearch about the application before getting because in most cases, any possible difficulty with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can drastically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are all over the Net. A very recent research indicated that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains comprise at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Experienced customers will consistently operate several of the programs, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A record of really great, free antispyware programs is supplied by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing 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 very good Help files that clarify how they function too as the distinctive features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation apps that self-launch on startup. You computer can be a battleground for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature which enables them to be opened rapidly; other programs will comprise an automatic update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these decreases your introduction Windows and each needs a small bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
If, like, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to show off any you do not want. Remember that Bc maintains a very comprehensive Startup Database that contains info about whether the inquired item is required, discretionary, or not needed, if you are uncertain about what may be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that those icons on your own Background also take a modest amount of boot time to put themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Stage 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused applications and move old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete.
(Note for high level users: some professionals would include the added maintenance stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you’ll find several apps to assist try this. For the most part, so this step is not included, you can do significant harm by making registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are quite comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it repair Msiinstaller 11708.
Step 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll see a marked improvement in computer performance.