Malware
Possibly the most important 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 areas in a timely manner.
Stage 1. Update the explanations of your antivirus and run a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Note that some infections require extra steps until they may be removed; normally a internet search will find specific directions or a particular removal tool. Use the Bc forums to request support, if you fail to find a solution.
Step 2. You have recently saved an application, and if the sluggishness is unexpected, the issue may dwell there. Test this by entirely removing it. A wise user will generally perform a web search about the application before getting because in most instances, any potential issue with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your personal computer’s functionality, and these are around the Net.
Update the explanations of your anti-spyware applications and check your hard drives in Safe Mode. Experienced customers will consistently run two or three of these applications, because each business has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A record of quite good, free antispyware programs is given by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review apps that self-launch on startup. You pc can become a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature which permits them to be opened fast; other programs will contain an automated update feature that requires them to be running in the background. Each of these decreases your launch Windows and each requires a small bit of resources while your computer is running.
The easiest method to review and than to manage start ups would be to use one of the numerous small utilities available (see the BC list of free applications). If, like, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you may use its startup tool that lists startups and lets you to show off any you do not want. Remember that BC maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that contains information about whether the item is required, discretionary, or not needed, if you’re uncertain about what may be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons in your Background also take a small number of boot time to put themselves.
Lack of Care
Stage 5. Delete unused applications and exchange old files to your CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files that you have previously opened, applications you have not found in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are a few examples of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some experts would contain the additional maintenance stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of applications to assist do this. For the most part, registry maintenance will not make a major difference, and unless you’re quite comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of-the registry, you can do severe harm by creating registry modifications, so this step is not contained
Step 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Registryfix 6.0 Code.
Step 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, now that you have have ended, you will find a marked improvement in computer performance.