Because many readers write about their computer responding slowly, I’m posting a summary checklist of general things you can do to resolve the Ram Memory Testerissue, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and insufficient maintenance.
Malware
Maybe the greatest contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Usually this is associated with downloading a software that includes spyware, by not having browser security settings high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by failing to install security areas regularly.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your anti virus and operate a complete scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses need extra steps until they can be removed; generally a web search will find specific instructions or a special removal tool. Use the BC forums to request support, if you fail to find a solution.
Step 2. You have recently downloaded an application, and if the slowness is unexpected, the issue may live there. Test this by totally eliminating it. A user will typically perform a websearch about the program before getting because in most cases, any possible issue with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your computer’s functionality, and these are all over the Internet.
Revise the definitions of your antispyware programs and check your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will regularly operate 2 or 3 of the applications, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A set of really good, free anti-spyware programs is given by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
For additional reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have quite great Help files that explain how they function also as the unique features of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation applications that self-launch on startup. You computer may be a arena for your attention. Many programs, for example, install a fast-start feature which permits them to be exposed immediately; other programs may include an automatic update feature that requires them to be operating in the background. Each of these decreases your launching Windows and each requires a little bit of sources while your computer is running.
If you are uncertain about what could be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that contains info about whether the item is required, optional, or not needed.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons on your own Background also take a small number of boot time to put themselves.
Lack of Care
Step 5. Delete unused applications and transfer old files to a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family images, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are some examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for advanced users: some specialists would include the additional care step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find several programs to help do this. For the most part, so this measure isn’t contained, you may do serious harm by making registry modifications, registry maintenance will not make a significant difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of the registry
Step 6. Have it fix Ram Memory Tester.
Action 7. Defragment your personal computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you will find a marked improvement in computer operation.