Malware
Maybe the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Revise the explanations of your anti virus and run a complete scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some infections require extra steps until they may be removed; usually a web search will find specific instructions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the BC forums to obtain help.
Step 2. If the slowness is abrupt, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue might dwell there. Test this by completely eliminating it. A smart user will typically perform a web search about the application before downloading it because in most cases, any potential trouble with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically effect your personal computer’s performance, and these are all over the World wide web. A very recent research showed that one out of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains include at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Experienced customers will often run 2 or 3 of the programs, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A record of really great, free anti spyware applications is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next step.
For additional reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have really good Help documents that clarify how they function too as the special attributes of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review apps that self-start on startup. You pc can be a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-start feature which allows them to be exposed rapidly; other programs may contain an automatic update feature that requires them to be running 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 easiest approach to review and than to manage startups would be to work with one of the many small utilities available (see the BC list of free programs). Remember that BC maintains a very comprehensive Startup Database that includes info about whether the inquired item is needed, elective, or unnecessary, if you are uncertain about what could be safely removed.
At the same time, remember that all those icons on your Background also take a modest number of boot time to set themselves.
Absence of Care
Step 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Action 7). Delete unused applications and transfer old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files which you have already 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.
(Note for higher level users: some specialists would include the additional care stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are plenty of apps to assist try this. For the most part, registry care won’t make a critical difference, and unless you’re very comfy with Windows, and cautiously make backups of-the registry, you can do serious harm by making registry modifications, so this step isn’t contained
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it repair Error 1316 A Network Error Occurred.
Action 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have ended, you will see a marked improvement in pc performance.