I’m posting a summary checklist of basic steps you can take to resolve this issue, and briefly discussing the three most common causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and insufficient maintenance, because many readers come up with their computer reacting slowly.
Malware
Possibly the most important contributor to a badly 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 anti-virus and run a complete scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Note that some viruses require additional measures until they could be removed; typically a websearch will find specific directions or a special removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request help, if you can’t find a answer.
Step 2. You’ve recently downloaded an application, and if the slowness is abrupt, the problem may reside there. Check this by entirely removing it. A user will typically perform a internet search about the program before downloading it because in most cases, any potential trouble with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your personal computer’s operation, and these are all over the Net.
Experienced customers will often operate 2 or 3 of the programs, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A record of really great, free anti spyware applications is provided 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 good Help documents that clarify how they operate also as the unique attributes of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review apps that self-launch on startup. You pc may become a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a rapid-start feature that allows them to be exposed fast; other programs will comprise an automated update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your launch Windows and each requires a little bit of sources while your 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 do not need. Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is needed, optional, or unnecessary, if you’re uncertain about what may be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Background also take a modest number of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Stage 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused programs and exchange old files into a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files that you have previously opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for sophisticated users: some specialists would contain the additional maintenance step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find several applications to assist do that. For the most part, so this measure isn’t contained, you may do serious damage by making registry changes, registry care will not make a critical difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of the registry
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Error 333 On My Computer.
Action 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will find a marked improvement in computer operation.