Malware
Maybe the greatest contributor to a badly performing computer is malware. Usually this is related to downloading a software that includes spyware, by not having browser security settings large enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security areas in a timely manner.
Action 1. Revise the explanations of your antivirus and operate a full scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses require extra steps before they may be removed; ordinarily a internet search will locate specific instructions or a special removal tool. If you cannot find a solution, use the Bc forums to obtain assistance.
Step 2. You have recently downloaded an application, and if the slowness is unexpected, the problem might rest there. Test this by completely removing it. A wise user will normally perform a web search about the application before installing because in most cases, any potential difficulty with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Internet.
Revise the definitions of your antispyware applications and check your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will regularly run several of these programs, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A listing of really great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation programs that self-launch on startup. You computer can become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a quick-start feature that allows them to be opened quickly; other programs may contain an automated update feature that requires them to be running in the background. Each of these slows down your debut Windows and each requires a small bit of resources while your computer is running.
The simplest method to examine and than to manage start ups would be to utilize one of the numerous little resources available (see the Bc list of free programs). If, for instance, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to turn off any you usually do not need. If you’re unsure about what could be safely removed, remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the questioned item is required, discretionary, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that all those icons on your Background also take a modest number of trunk time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused applications and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files that you have opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for advanced level users: some professionals would contain the additional upkeep step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find several apps to assist do this. For the most part, registry care won’t make a significant difference, and unless you’re quite comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of the registry, you can do significant damage by making registry modifications, so this measure is not contained
Stage 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Fout 3048 3.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll see a marked enhancement in computer functionality.