Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware. Generally this is related to downloading a software that contains spyware, by not having browser security settings large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security areas regularly.
Step 1. Update the explanations of your antivirus and operate a complete scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses need additional steps until they can be removed; ordinarily a websearch will locate specific instructions or a special removal tool. If you cannot find a solution, use the BC forums to obtain help.
2. You have recently saved an application, and if the sluggishness is sudden, the problem may live there. Check this by fully eliminating it. A sensible user will generally perform a internet search about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any potential problem with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your computer’s functionality, 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 contain at least one piece of spyware waiting for victims.
Revise the definitions of your antispyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned users will often operate several of these applications, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A record of really good, free anti-spyware programs is supplied by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation applications that self-launching on startup. You computer can become a battleground for your attention. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-start feature that permits them to be exposed swiftly; other programs will include an automatic update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Each of these decreases your launching Windows and each requires a little bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
If, like, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you can use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to turn off any you don’t need. Remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the questioned item is required, discretionary, or not needed, in case you are uncertain about what may be safely removed.
At the same time, remember that those icons on your own Background also take a modest amount of boot time to place themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused applications and transfer old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files which you have opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some experts would include the additional care step of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are plenty of programs to help do that. For the most part, so this measure is not included, you may do serious harm by creating registry changes, registry care won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are really comfy with Windows, and cautiously make backups of-the registry
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it repair Object Open For Delete:ntobject Server:tntobject Type:tntobject.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you will find a noticeable improvement in computer functionality.