Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Revise the definitions of your antivirus and run a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections need extra measures before they may be removed; normally a internet search will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you fail to find a solution, use the Bc forums to request assistance.
Step 2. You have recently saved an application, and if the slowness is unexpected, the problem might live there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A wise user will usually perform a internet search about the application before installing because in most cases, any possible issue with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your computer’s performance, and these are around the World wide web. A very recent study showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one bit of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Update the explanations of your antispyware applications and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Experienced users will regularly run several of the applications, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A listing of quite good, free anti spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-start on startup. You computer can be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a rapid-launch feature which permits them to be exposed promptly; other programs will include an automated update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each needs a little bit of resources while your personal computer is running.
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 usually do not need. Remember that Bc maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that contains information about whether the inquired item is needed, discretionary, or unnecessary, in case you are uncertain about what may be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that those symbols on your own Desktop also take a modest number of trunk time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Stage 5. Delete unused applications and exchange old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files which you have previously opened, applications you have not used 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 contain the added care step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you’ll find several programs to help try this. For the most part, so this step isn’t included, you can do severe damage by making registry changes, registry care won’t make a vital difference, and unless you are very comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Windows Xp Eerror 3024.
Step 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll see a marked improvement in computer operation.