Malware
Perhaps 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 declining to install security areas regularly.
Step 1. Revise the definitions of your anti-virus and operate a complete scan of your drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses require additional steps before they can be removed; generally a websearch will find specific directions or a special removal tool. If you cannot find a solution, use the Bc forums to request support.
Step 2. If the sluggishness is abrupt, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the issue may reside there. Test this by entirely removing it. A sensible user will generally perform a websearch about the program before getting because in most instances, any possible difficulty with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Stage three. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your computer’s operation, and these are throughout the Net. A very recent research indicated that one out of every 20 executable files on Web sites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains comprise at least one piece of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Seasoned users will frequently operate 2 or 3 of these programs, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A listing of very good, free anti-spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
For additional reading about Malware and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the applications have very good Help documents that explain how they operate as well as the special attributes of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Evaluation applications that self-launch on startup. You computer may become a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-launch feature which allows them to be exposed instantly; other programs will contain an automated update feature that demands them to be running in the background. Each of these decreases your launching Windows and each needs a little bit of resources while your personal computer is running.
The easiest approach to review and than to handle start-ups is to-use one of the many little resources available (see the BC list of free applications). Remember that Bc maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is required, elective, or not needed, in case you are uncertain about what can be safely removed.
At the same time, remember that those icons in your Desktop also take a modest amount of trunk time to set themselves.
Lack of Maintenance
Stage 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused programs and transfer old files to a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have already opened, applications you have not used in two years, software for the old printer you threw away last year—these are some types of files you can delete.
(Note for sophisticated users: some specialists would include the added upkeep step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are plenty of apps to assist do this. For the most part, registry maintenance won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are quite comfy with Windows, and carefully make copies of the registry, you may do serious damage by making registry changes, so this measure isn’t contained
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend The Directory Has Been Disabled For.
Step 7. Defragment your personal computer. Windows tends to set new files in any available open space; defragging will place related segments of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hdd to do, saving wear-and tear while speeding up programs.
Hopefully, now that you have have concluded, you will see a noticeable improvement in pc performance.