Malware
Perhaps the greatest factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Often this is associated with downloading a software that contains spyware, by not having browser security settings large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security patches regularly.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your anti virus and operate a full scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Notice that some viruses require additional measures before they may be removed; typically a web search will find specific instructions or a particular removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request help, if you can’t find a answer.
Step Two. You’ve recently saved an application, and if the slowness is abrupt, the problem might rest there. Test this by fully eliminating it. A smart user will generally perform a websearch about the application before getting because in most instances, any potential problem with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can drastically effect your computer’s functionality, and these are throughout the Web. A very recent research indicated that one out of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains contain at least one piece of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Experienced users will frequently operate 2 or 3 of the programs, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A listing of quite good, free antispyware applications is supplied by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review applications that self-start on startup. You pc may be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for example, install a fast-start feature which allows them to be exposed rapidly; other programs may contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a small bit of sources while your personal computer is running.
The simplest approach to examine and than to manage start-ups is to utilize one of the numerous little utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). Remember that Bc maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that contains information about whether the questioned item is required, optional, or unnecessary, if you’re unsure about what can be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that those icons on your Background also take a modest number of boot time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Step 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused programs and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files which you have opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for the old printer you threw away last year—these are some types of files you can delete.
(Note for higher level users: some professionals would comprise the added upkeep stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are several programs to assist do this. For the most part, registry care will not make a vital difference, and unless you’re very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of the registry, you may do significant damage by making registry changes, so this measure is not included
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Fault With Outlook Express Windows 98.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, since you have have ended, you will see a noticeable improvement in computer performance.