Because several readers come up with their computer responding slowly, I am posting a summary checklist of basic things you can do to resolve the Windows Meproblem, and briefly discussing the three most frequent causes : malware, uncontrolled applications, and lack of care.
Malware
Perhaps the most important contributor to a badly performing computer is malware.
Step 1. Update the explanations of your anti-virus and run a complete scan of your hard disk drive in Safe Mode. Resolve any unfixable issues. Note that some viruses need additional steps before they may be removed; normally a internet search will find specific instructions or a special removal tool. If you fail to find a solution, use the BC forums to obtain assistance.
Step Two. If the slowness is unanticipated, and you have recently saved an application, the issue may dwell there. Test this by fully eliminating it. A user will usually perform a internet search about the application before installing because in most instances, any possible issue with malware or inferior performance will have surfaced.
Step 3. Adware and Spyware can radically impact your computer’s functionality, and these are throughout the World wide web. A very recent research indicated that one out-of every 20 executable files on Websites is spyware, and 1 in 25 domains feature at least one piece of spyware waiting for sufferers.
Seasoned users will regularly operate 2 or 3 of these applications, because each business has its own standards for what constitutes spyware and will just search against their own established. (A list of very good, free anti-spyware applications is supplied by BC). Again, solve any open issues before continuing to the next phase.
For further reading about Malicious software and some malware removal applications, use BC’s Tutorial section; most of the programs have quite great Help documents that describe how they work also as the distinctive characteristics of each.
Uncontrolled Applications
Stage 4. Review programs that self-launching on startup. You pc can become a arena for your consideration. Many programs, for instance, install a rapid-launch feature which allows them to be opened quickly; other programs will comprise an automated update feature that requires 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 personal computer is running.
Remember that BC maintains a very complete Startup Database that includes info about whether the item is needed, elective, or unnecessary, if you are unsure about what could be safely deleted.
At-the same time, remember that all those icons in your Background also take a modest amount of trunk time to put themselves.
Lack of Upkeep
Stage 5. Cleanup your hard drive (preparation for Step 7). Delete unused applications and transfer old files to your 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 threw away last year—these are a few 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 experts would comprise the added care stage of cleaning the Windows registry, and there are plenty of programs to help try this. For the most part, registry maintenance will not make a vital difference, and unless you are very comfortable with Windows, and carefully make backups of the registry, you can do significant harm by making registry changes, so this measure is not included
Action 6. Run scandisk / checkdisk in Safe Mode. Have it fix Windows Me.
Step 7. Defragment your computer. Windows will put new documents in any available open space; defragging will set associated sections of files closer together so your read arm has less going around the hdd to do, saving wear and tear while boosting up applications.
Hopefully, now that you have have finished, you’ll find a marked enhancement in computer operation.