Malware
Possibly the greatest factor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Usually this is related to downloading an application that contains spyware, by not having browser security options high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security areas regularly.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your antivirus and operate a complete scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable problems. Notice that some viruses need extra measures until they may be removed; generally a web search will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to obtain support, if you can’t find a solution.
Step Two. If the sluggishness is sudden, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue may live there. Test this by fully eliminating it. A smart user will typically perform a web search about the program before installing because in most cases, any possible issue with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Stage three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your personal computer’s functionality, and these are all over the Net.
Revise the definitions of your antispyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will routinely operate several of the applications, because each company has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A listing of quite good, free antispyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation programs that self-start on startup. You computer may become a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a quick-start feature that allows them to be exposed rapidly; other programs may include an automatic update feature that requires them to be working in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a small bit of assets while your computer is running.
The simplest method to review and than to handle start ups is to use one of many small resources available (see the Bc list of free applications). Remember that BC maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that includes information about whether the item is needed, discretionary, or not needed, if you are uncertain about what could be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Background also take a small number of trunk time to put themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused programs and move old files into a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files that you have opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are some types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for high level users: some specialists would comprise the added upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of apps to assist try this. For the most part, registry care will not make a critical difference, and unless you are really comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry, you may do serious damage by creating registry changes, so this measure isn’t contained
Action 6. Have it fix Cleanup Internet.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, since you have have concluded, you’ll see a marked enhancement in computer performance.