Malware
Possibly the most important contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Stage 1. Update the definitions of your anti virus and operate a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections require additional measures until they could be removed; generally a internet search will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you cannot find a answer, use the Bc forums to request support.
2. You have recently downloaded an application, and if the sluggishness is sudden, the problem may reside there. Test this by entirely eliminating it. A smart user will usually perform a websearch about the application before installing because in most cases, any potential issue with malware or poor performance will have surfaced.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s functionality, and these are all over the Net.
Revise the definitions of your antispyware applications and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Experienced users will often operate 2 or 3 of these applications, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own established. (A list of quite good, free antispyware programs is supplied by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation apps that self-launching on startup. You pc may become a battleground for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-launch feature which allows them to be exposed instantly; other programs will comprise an automated update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a little bit of resources while your computer is running.
The easiest way to examine and than to manage start-ups would be to use one of many small utilities available (see the Bc list of free apps). In case you are unsure about what can be safely deleted, remember that BC maintains a quite complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the inquired item is required, discretionary, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that those symbols in your Background also take a small number of trunk time to set themselves.
Absence of Care
Stage 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused programs and move old files to your CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are some types of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some professionals would include the added upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are plenty of applications to assist do this. For the most part, registry care will not make a major difference, and unless you are really comfy with Windows, and carefully make backups of-the registry, you may do significant damage by creating registry changes, so this step is not contained
Stage 6. Have it fix Spam Filter For Outlook Express.
Action 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, since you have have concluded, you’ll see a marked improvement in computer performance.