Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your antivirus and run a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections need additional measures until they could be removed; typically a websearch will find specific directions or a special removal tool. If you cannot find a solution, use the Bc forums to request help.
Step Two. If the slowness is unanticipated, and you have recently saved an application, the problem may live there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A user will normally perform a web search about the program before getting because in most cases, any possible issue with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can radically impact your computer’s functionality, and these are all over the Net. A very recent study showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one piece of spyware waiting for victims.
Seasoned customers will routinely run several of the programs, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A record of very good, free anti spyware programs is given by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
For further reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have really great Help documents that explain how they operate too as the distinctive attributes of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review apps that self-start on startup. You computer may become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for instance, install a rapid-start feature that permits them to be exposed swiftly; other programs may comprise an automated update feature that demands them to be operating in the background. Each of these slows down your launching Windows and each needs a little bit of sources while your computer is running.
You can use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to turn off any you usually do not need, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that Bc maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is needed, discretionary, or unnecessary, if you’re uncertain about what could be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols on your own Desktop also take a small amount of boot time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Step 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused programs and exchange old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have already opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for the old printer you threw away last year—these are some types of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some experts would comprise the added maintenance step of cleaning the Windows registry, and you will find plenty of applications to help do that. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are quite comfy with Windows, and cautiously make backups of-the registry, you may do serious damage by making registry modifications, so this step is not included
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Windows Messenger Error 81000306.
Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have ended, you will find a noticeable improvement in pc functionality.