Malware
Possibly the most important contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Usually this is related to downloading a software that includes spyware, by not having browser security options large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security patches in a timely manner.
Stage 1. Revise the explanations of your antivirus and operate a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Notice that some viruses require additional steps until they may be removed; usually a web search will find specific directions or a particular removal tool. Use the BC forums to request assistance, if you fail to find a answer.
Step 2. You’ve recently saved an application, and if the slowness is abrupt, the issue may live there. Check this by entirely removing it. A wise user will typically perform a web search about the program before downloading it because in most cases, any possible issue with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Action 3. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Web.
Seasoned users will often run 2 or 3 of these applications, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A record of very great, free antispyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review programs that self-start on startup. You computer can be a battleground for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a rapid-start feature which permits them to be exposed quickly; other programs will contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your launching Windows and each requires a little bit of sources while your computer is running.
If, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you usually do not need. Remember that Bc maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the item is required, discretionary, or unnecessary, if you’re unsure about what may be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols on your Background also take a small amount of trunk time to place themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Step 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Action 7). Delete unused applications and exchange old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files which you have opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for advanced level users: some specialists would comprise the additional maintenance step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are several apps to help try this. For the most part, registry maintenance will not make a significant difference, and unless you’re quite comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of the registry, you can do severe damage by creating registry modifications, so this measure is not contained
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend The Name Of The File After.
Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll see a marked enhancement in computer performance.