I’m submitting a summary listing of basic steps you can take to resolve this problem, and briefly discussing the three most common causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and insufficient care, because several readers come up with their computer responding slowly.
Malware
Perhaps the greatest factor to a poorly performing computer is malware. Often this is related to downloading a software that includes spyware, by not having browser security options high enough, by carelessly downloading P2P files, or by declining to install security patches regularly.
Step 1. Update the explanations of your anti virus and run a full scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable problems. Note that some infections need extra steps until they can be removed; ordinarily a internet search will find specific instructions or a particular removal tool. Use the BC forums to request assistance, if you fail to find a solution.
Step Two. If the sluggishness is abrupt, and you have recently downloaded an application, the issue may live there. Test this by fully eliminating it. A smart user will normally perform a websearch about the program before installing because in most cases, any potential issue with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Step three. Adware and Spyware can drastically impact your personal computer’s functionality, and these are throughout the World wide web.
Revise the definitions of your antispyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Seasoned customers will frequently operate two or three of these programs, because each company has its own criteria for what constitutes spyware and will only search against their own established. (A set of really great, free anti-spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review programs that self-launch on startup. You computer can become a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a fast-launch feature which enables them to be opened rapidly; other programs may include an automated update feature that demands them to be operating in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each requires a small bit of sources while your computer is running.
The simplest way to examine and than to handle start ups will be to use one of the numerous small resources available (see the BC list of free apps). If, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy, you can use its startup tool that lists startups and allows you to turn off any you usually do not need. In case you are uncertain about what can be safely removed, remember that Bc maintains a really complete Startup Database that includes information about whether the item is needed, elective, or not needed.
At-the same time, remember that those symbols on your own Background also take a small amount of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Care
Step 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused applications and move old files to a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family pictures, zipped files which you have already opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for the old printer you put away last year—these are some types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for sophisticated users: some professionals would contain the additional upkeep step of cleaning up the Windows registry, and there are several applications to help do that. For the most part, so this step isn’t included, you can do severe harm by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a critical difference, and unless you are quite comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make backups of the registry
Step 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it repair Update Sport.
Step 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will find a marked improvement in pc functionality.