Malware
Possibly the greatest factor to a poorly performing computer is malware.
Action 1. Update the definitions of your anti-virus and run a complete scan of your hard drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses require additional measures until they may be removed; usually a web search will locate specific instructions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a solution, use the BC forums to request assistance.
2. You have recently saved an application, and if the sluggishness is unexpected, the issue may dwell there. Test this by entirely eliminating it. A sensible user will generally perform a internet search about the program before installing because in most cases, any possible problem with malware or poor performance will have appeared.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can radically effect your computer’s performance, and these are throughout the Internet.
Experienced users will often run several of these programs, because each company has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A list of really great, free antispyware programs is given by BC). Again, resolve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review applications that self-launching on startup. You pc may be a arena for your interest. Many programs, for example, install a rapid-start feature that permits them to be exposed swiftly; other programs may contain an automatic update feature that demands them to be working in the background. Your launching Windows are slowed down by each of these and each needs a little bit of assets while your computer is running.
The easiest way to examine and than to handle start-ups will be to use one of the many small utilities available (see the BC list of free apps). If you’re uncertain about what may be safely deleted, remember that Bc maintains a really comprehensive Startup Database that contains info about whether the questioned item is needed, optional, or unnecessary.
At the same time, remember that those icons in your Desktop also take a modest amount of trunk time to place themselves.
Absence of Upkeep
Stage 5. Delete unused programs and move old files to a CD. Unplayed games, tons of family pictures, zipped files that you have opened, applications you haven’t found 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 Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for higher level users: some professionals would include the added upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you’ll find plenty of programs to help do this. For the most part, registry care will not make a major difference, and unless you’re very comfy with Windows, and cautiously make copies of the registry, you may do significant harm by creating registry changes, so this step is not included
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it mend Windows 7 Active Directory Not Responding.
Step 7. Defragment your computer.
Hopefully, since you have have finished, you will find a marked enhancement in pc performance.