I’m submitting a summary checklist of general steps you can take to resolve this problem, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of maintenance, because several readers write about their computer responding slowly.
Malware
Possibly the most important factor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Step 1. Update the explanations of your antivirus and run a full scan of your hard disk in Safe Mode. Solve any unfixable issues. Notice that some infections need additional steps until they can be removed; generally a websearch will locate specific directions or a particular removal tool. If you can’t find a answer, use the BC forums to obtain assistance.
2. If the slowness is surprising, and you’ve recently downloaded an application, the issue may dwell there. Check this by fully eliminating it. A user will typically perform a web search about the program before getting because in most cases, any potential difficulty with malware or inferior performance will have appeared.
Stage 3. Adware and Spyware can dramatically impact your computer’s operation, and these are all over the Internet.
Experienced users will often operate several of these applications, because each business has its own requirements for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own set. (A listing of very good, free anti spyware applications is provided by BC). Again, solve any open issues before proceeding to the next step.
Uncontrolled Applications
Step 4. Evaluation apps that self-start on startup. You computer may become a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a quick-start feature which enables them to be opened rapidly; other programs will include an automated update feature that requires them to be working in the background. Each of these slows down your debut Windows and each requires a small bit of assets while your personal computer is running.
You can use its startup tool that lists startups and enables you to show off any you do not want, if, for example, you have Spybot Search and Destroy. Remember that Bc maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is required, optional, or unnecessary, if you are uncertain about what could be safely deleted.
At the same time, remember that all those symbols on your Background also take a modest number of boot time to place themselves.
Lack of Care
Stage 5. Clean up your hard drive (preparation for Stage 7). Delete unused applications and exchange old files into a CD. Unplayed games, lots of family images, zipped files which you have previously opened, applications you haven’t found in two years, software for that old printer you threw away last year—these are a few types of files you can delete. Then use Window’s Disk Clean-up to delete temporary internet files, temporary PC health files, etc.
(Note for high level users: some specialists would comprise the additional upkeep stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and you will find several apps to help do that. For the most part, registry care will not make a critical difference, and unless you are very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make copies of-the registry, you can do serious damage by making registry changes, so this step is not included
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Windows Installer Server Repair.
Action 7. Defragment your personal computer. Windows will put new files in any available open space; defragging will place affiliated sections of files closer together therefore your read arm has less going around the hdd to do, saving wear and tear while speeding up applications.
Hopefully, since you have have concluded, you’ll see a marked improvement in computer functionality.