Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your antivirus and run a complete scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses require extra measures before they could be removed; generally a internet search will locate specific instructions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the BC forums to request assistance.
Step 2. You’ve recently downloaded an application, and if the sluggishness is abrupt, the issue may rest there. Test this by entirely eliminating it. A user will typically perform a internet search about the application before downloading it because in most cases, any potential problem with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Action 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your personal computer’s operation, and these are throughout the World wide web.
Revise the definitions of your anti-spyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned users will often operate 2 or 3 of these applications, because each company has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own set. (A record of really great, free antispyware programs is provided by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review programs that self-launching on startup. You pc may become a battleground for your interest. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-launch feature which enables them to be exposed quickly; other programs will contain an automated update feature that demands 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 computer is running.
The simplest way to examine and than to manage start ups is to utilize one of many little resources available (see the BC list of free programs). You can use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to turn off any you do not want, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that contains information about whether the item is required, elective, or unnecessary, if you’re uncertain about what can be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols in your Desktop also take a small amount of trunk time to set themselves.
Absence of Upkeep
Step 5. Delete unused applications and transfer old files to your CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files that you have opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for that 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 higher level users: some professionals would comprise the added upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are plenty of applications to help try this. For the most part, registry maintenance will not make a critical difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry, you can do serious harm by creating registry changes, so this measure isn’t included
Action 6. Have it mend [error number: 0x8ddd0001.
Action 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll find a noticeable improvement in computer operation.