Malware
Perhaps the greatest contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Usually this is related to 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.
Step 1. Revise the definitions of your anti virus and operate a complete scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Note that some viruses need extra measures until they can be removed; ordinarily a internet search will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you cannot find a answer, use the Bc forums to obtain support.
Step 2. If the slowness is surprising, and you have recently saved an application, the problem may dwell there. Check this by totally eliminating it. A wise user will usually perform a web search about the program before installing because in most instances, any potential difficulty with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your personal computer’s functionality, and these are around the World wide web. A very recent study indicated that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains include at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Update the explanations of your anti spyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Experienced customers will regularly run several of the applications, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A record of very great, free anti-spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review programs that self-start on startup. You pc may become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature which permits them to be exposed rapidly; other programs will comprise an automatic update feature that requires them to be operating in the background. Each of these slows down your launch Windows and each requires a small bit of resources while your personal computer is running.
The simplest approach to examine and than to handle start-ups will be to-use one of many little utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). If, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you can use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to show off any you do not need. If you are uncertain about what could be safely deleted, remember that Bc maintains a really complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is required, discretionary, or unnecessary.
At-the same time, remember that those icons on your Background also take a modest number of boot time to put themselves.
Absence of Maintenance
Step 5. Delete unused applications and exchange old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced users: some professionals would include the additional care step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find several applications to help do that. For the most part, so this measure is not contained, you may do serious damage by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a significant difference, and unless you’re very comfy with Windows, and carefully make copies of the registry
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Stage 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will see a marked improvement in computer performance.