Malware
Possibly the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware. Generally this is related to downloading an application that contains spyware, by not having browser security settings large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security patches regularly.
Step 1. Update the explanations of your anti virus and operate a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some infections need extra steps before they can be removed; normally a internet search will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. If you fail to find a answer, use the Bc forums to request support.
2. If the slowness is sudden, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue may dwell there. Test this by fully removing it. A wise user will usually perform a web search about the application before downloading it because in most instances, any possible issue with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s performance, and these are around the Web.
Seasoned customers will regularly operate several of the applications, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own set. (A list of really great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next step.
For additional reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the programs have quite great Help documents that clarify how they function also as the special features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation apps that self-launching on startup. You computer can be a arena for your interest. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-launch feature which enables them to be opened swiftly; other programs may comprise an automatic update feature that requires them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your launch Windows and each requires a little bit of assets while your personal computer is running.
You can use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to turn off any you don’t want, if, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that contains info about whether the questioned item is needed, elective, or not needed, if you are unsure about what could be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that those icons on your Desktop also take a small amount of trunk time to place themselves.
Absence of Upkeep
Step 5. Delete unused applications and move old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files which you have previously opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are some types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for high level users: some specialists would comprise the additional care step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are several programs to help do that. For the most part, so this step isn’t included, you can do significant damage by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are quite comfy with Windows, and carefully make copies of the registry
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Reformatting Problems.
Stage 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will see a marked enhancement in computer performance.