Malware
Perhaps the greatest contributor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Often 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 sections in a timely manner.
Action 1. Revise the explanations of your antivirus and operate a complete scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some infections require extra measures before they may be removed; usually a web search will find specific instructions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the Bc forums to obtain help.
Step Two. You have recently downloaded an application, and if the sluggishness is sudden, the issue may reside there. Test this by totally removing it. A user will normally perform a internet search about the program before downloading it because in most cases, any potential problem with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Action 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically effect your personal computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Web. A very recent study showed that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains include at least one bit of spyware waiting for victims.
Revise the explanations of your antispyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Experienced users will regularly run 2 or 3 of the applications, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A set of very great, free anti-spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review applications that self-start on startup. You pc may be a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-start feature which permits them to be exposed fast; other programs will include an automatic update feature that requires them to be working in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a small bit of resources while your computer is running.
The easiest way to review and than to manage start ups will be to utilize one of many little resources available (see the Bc list of free programs). 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 information about whether the questioned item is needed, discretionary, or not needed, in case you are uncertain about what may be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols on your Desktop also take a small amount of boot time to set themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Step 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Action 7). Delete unused programs and transfer old files to your CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files which you have opened, applications you haven’t used in two years, software for that old printer you put away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete.
(Note for advanced level users: some experts would contain the added care step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find several applications to assist try this. For the most part, so this step is not contained, you may do severe harm by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a major difference, and unless you are very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of the registry
Action 6. Have it fix The Specified Classes Already Exist In.
Action 7. Defragment your pc. Windows tends to put new files in any available open space; defragging will set associated sections 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, now that you have have concluded, you will see a marked improvement in pc functionality.