I’m publishing a summary checklist of basic steps you can take to solve this issue, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of maintenance, because several readers come up with their computer reacting slowly.
Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Stage 1. Revise the definitions of your anti-virus and run a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Notice that some infections require extra steps until they can be removed; generally a internet search will find specific instructions or a special removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the BC forums to request assistance.
Step Two. If the slowness is surprising, and you have recently saved an application, the problem may dwell there. Test this by completely eliminating it. A wise user will normally perform a internet search about the program before downloading it because in most instances, any potential trouble with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Action 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your personal computer’s performance, and these are all over the Net. A very recent study showed that one out of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Seasoned customers will regularly operate two or three of the programs, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A list of quite good, free anti spyware applications is supplied by BC). Again, solve 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 programs have really great Help documents that explain how they function as well as the distinctive features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation programs that self-launch on startup. You pc may become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a rapid-start feature that permits them to be opened fast; other programs will contain an automated update feature that requires them to be running in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a little bit of assets while your computer is running.
You can use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you do not need, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the questioned item is needed, elective, or not needed, if you are uncertain about what may be safely removed.
At the same time, remember that all those icons in your Desktop also take a small number of trunk time to place themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Step 5. Delete unused applications and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files which you have previously opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for advanced users: some specialists would include the added maintenance stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are several apps to help do that. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a major difference, and unless you’re quite comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry, you may do significant damage by making registry modifications, so this measure isn’t included
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Step 7. Defragment your computer. Windows will put new files in any available open space; defragging will place affiliated segments of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hard drive to do, saving wear and tear while racing up plans.
Hopefully, since you have have concluded, you will find a marked improvement in pc operation.