Malware
Possibly the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware. Generally this is related to downloading a software that includes spyware, by not having browser security settings large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security areas regularly.
Action 1. Revise the definitions of your anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Note that some infections need extra measures until they may be removed; normally a web search will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you fail to find a solution, use the BC forums to request help.
2. If the slowness is unexpected, and you have recently downloaded an application, the problem may reside there. Test this by fully removing it. A user will normally perform a internet search about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any possible problem with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s functionality, and these are all over the Web.
Experienced customers will regularly run two or three of these applications, because each company has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A set of really good, free anti-spyware programs is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
For further reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the programs have quite great Help documents that clarify how they work also as the distinctive characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation applications that self-launching on startup. You pc may be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-start feature that allows them to be exposed promptly; other programs will contain an automated update feature that requires them to be operating in the background. Each of these decreases your launch Windows and each requires a little bit of assets while your personal computer is running.
The simplest way to examine and than to manage start-ups will be to-use one of many small resources available (see the Bc list of free programs). If, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to show off any you do not want. In case you are unsure about what may be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a quite complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is required, discretionary, or unnecessary.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons on your own Desktop also take a small number of boot time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused programs and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have previously opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for advanced level users: some experts would include the additional upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you will find several programs to help do that. For the most part, registry care won’t make a critical difference, and unless you’re very comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of the registry, you may do significant damage by creating registry changes, so this measure isn’t contained
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it repair package 2 not present [Disk Initialization].
Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you’ll see a noticeable enhancement in computer functionality.