Malware
Perhaps the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your antivirus and run a complete scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Note that some viruses require extra measures before they could be removed; normally a internet search will locate specific instructions or a particular removal tool. Use the BC forums to obtain support, if you cannot find a solution.
2. If the slowness is abrupt, and you have recently saved an application, the problem might dwell there. Check this by fully eliminating it. A wise user will normally perform a web search about the application before installing because in most cases, any potential trouble with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Action three. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your personal computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Internet. A very recent research indicated that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one piece of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Experienced customers will routinely run several of the applications, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A listing of quite good, free anti-spyware applications is supplied by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation apps that self-launching on startup. You pc can be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-launch feature that permits them to be opened swiftly; other programs will comprise an automatic update feature that requires them to be operating in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each needs a small bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
If, like, 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. In case you are uncertain about what can be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a quite comprehensive Startup Database that includes information about whether the questioned item is required, elective, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols in your Desktop also take a modest number of boot time to place themselves.
Absence of Upkeep
Stage 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused applications and move old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files which you have opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for the old printer you threw away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for advanced users: some specialists would include the added upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find several apps to help do that. For the most part, so this measure isn’t contained, you may do serious damage by making registry changes, registry care won’t make a vital difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend Canon Service Eror 5100.
Stage 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, since you have have ended, you will find a marked improvement in computer operation.