Malware
Maybe the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware. Usually 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 failing to install security areas regularly.
Action 1. Revise the explanations of your antivirus and run a complete scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some viruses need additional measures until they can be removed; ordinarily a websearch will locate specific directions or a special removal tool. If you fail to find a answer, use the BC forums to obtain help.
2. You’ve recently saved an application, and if the slowness is abrupt, the issue may reside there. Test this by entirely removing it. A sensible user will generally perform a web search about the program before downloading it because in most instances, any possible difficulty with malware or poor 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 explanations of your anti-spyware programs and scan your hard drives in Safe Mode. Experienced customers will regularly operate two or three of these applications, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will simply search against their own set. (A listing of quite good, free anti spyware programs is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Review applications that self-launch on startup. You computer can become a arena for your attention. Many programs, for example, install a fast-launch feature that allows them to be exposed promptly; other programs will include an automatic update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Each of these decreases your launch Windows and each needs a little bit of resources while your computer is running.
The easiest approach to review and than to handle start-ups is to use one of the numerous small resources available (see the BC list of free apps). Remember that BC maintains a really complete Startup Database that contains info about whether the item is needed, elective, or not needed, if you’re unsure about what can be safely removed.
At-the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Background also take a small number of boot time to put themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Step 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Action 7). Delete unused programs and transfer old files to your CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, 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 examples of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Cleanup to remove temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for sophisticated users: some specialists would include the added maintenance stage of cleaning up the Windows registry, and you will find plenty of apps to assist do that. For the most part, so this step is not contained, you can do significant harm by creating registry modifications, registry maintenance won’t make a vital difference, and unless you’re really comfortable with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry
Step 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Window Error Messages.
Action 7. Defragment your pc.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you’ll see a noticeable improvement in computer operation.