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The computer is slowing down, what should I do? How to make your computer stop slowing down After activating Windows 7, your computer slows down

On the Internet, the question often arises: the laptop slows down, what to do with Windows 7 OS? Of course, this will inevitably lead to problems with the operation of the entire local network, especially if it is connected to other devices.

Therefore, in this article we will look at the main reasons why the Windows 7 operating system begins to slow down, and we will tell you how to speed up your computer with your own hands.

Why the laptop slows down: possible reasons

So, among the most “popular” reasons that the laptop “freezes” and “slows down”, we can note:

  1. 1. Lack of free space on the laptop hard drive.
  2. 2. A large number of programs in startup.
  3. 3. Damage to system files in the operating system.
  4. 4. Viral activity.
  5. 5. Malfunction of RAM (Ram).
  6. 6. Laptop processor overheating.

Thus, there are quite a lot of problematic situations that cause the system to slow down, and below we will consider the solution to each of the possible causes.

What to do if the laptop freezes and slows down: solving problems with the hard drive being full.

The first thing you need to pay attention to when your operating system is running slowly is whether your hard drive or HDD is full. Many users do not pay attention to a full hard drive "C"

In order to free up disk space, you should first use the Disk Cleanup function. To do this, you need to go to the “My Computer” tab, select the “C” drive and go to the disk properties by right-clicking on the corresponding “icon”.

Then you need to find the “Disk Cleanup” tab and click on it.

A window will open in which you need to select the items to be deleted:

The illustration above shows that you can free up to 1.7 gigabytes of disk space. You also need to remove all unused programs and transfer all the necessary files to drive “D”.

The desired free space of your hard drive is twice the size of your random access memory (RAM). Example: if the computer has 8 gigabytes of RAM (RAM), then the required free space is equal to 16 gigabytes.

The laptop slows down a lot: the stumbling block is autoboot

Now it’s time to see what’s going on at startup. The fact is that the more programs there are in startup, the slower the operating system starts. You should go to the “Start” menu and enter the command “msconfig” in the search bar, and then press “Enter”

In the window that opens, select the “Startup” tab, and then click on the “Disable all” button and “Ok”

The system will ask you to reboot - you need to agree and wait patiently for the Windows 7 operating system to start again.

Unauthorized entry is prohibited or we are correcting system errors

At the next stage of solving the problem “what to do if the laptop takes a long time to boot and slows down,” we’ll talk about one of the most serious software problems - restoring system files. First, you should scan your operating system.

To do this, go to the Start menu again and enter the command “CMD” in the search bar. A console icon will appear in the upper left corner - right-click on it and select the “Run as administrator” tab

A console window will open, where you will need to enter the command “sfc /scannow” and press “Enter”. The operating system will begin scanning and if everything is normal, the system will produce a result indicating that the system files are fully compliant.

If errors are found, the system will try to correct them and notify you about it

If this method does not help, then you will have to restore system files manually. You should find the original Windows 7 boot disk, then “boot” from it and select system recovery.

A search for all installed operating systems will begin, after which a window will open to select the operating system:

Your next action is to select the command line to enter the main command:

In the console that opens, you need to enter the command: c /scannow /offbootdir=с:\ /offwindir=с:\windows and wait for the recovery to complete:

What to do if the laptop gets very hot and freezes?

Attention viruses

There are a huge number of viruses that can not only slow down Windows 7/8/10, but also completely crash it. Be careful not to download unknown files onto your computer, especially those with “.exe” resolution.

Buy a good antivirus and periodically scan your computer for threats.

Laptop hardware problems

If, for no apparent external reason, your laptop begins to slow down significantly, then the first thing you should do is check its RAM (abbreviated RAM). Of course, you can use the built-in capabilities of the operating system itself, but it’s better use the memtest program.

You can download it on the Internet: we strongly recommend that when downloading the software, pay attention to the fact that you will need an ISO image.

If the laptop has 2 RAM modules, then you should check them one by one: to do this, you need to first pull out one stick and check the laptop with Windows OS, and then the second.

Next, set the laptop’s Biose to boot from a flash drive (often by pressing the “F9” key, you can select which device will boot from), after which the “Memtest” program will launch and automatically begin checking the laptop’s memory.

When the check is completed - if there are errors in the laptop's memory - the program will describe them in detail

If errors are detected, it is advisable to change the RAM stick to a new one, since the stability of the system is not guaranteed.

Sometimes RAM errors occur from oxidized contacts. Take an ordinary stationery eraser (rubber band) and wipe the contacts with it - one at a time for each strip.

Sunstroke or laptop overheating.

Very often, the reason that a laptop heats up and slows down is dust that settles on the cooler (fan) blades and the laptop’s motherboard itself. Basically, symptoms of overheating, due to which the laptop slows down (or the Windows OS completely turns off), appear in the summer, when it is very hot. The hum of the fan and the hot air that comes out of the laptop radiator almost immediately after turning on the laptop is the first signal that the computer needs to be cleaned.

It is better to entrust such a matter to a specialist, since by disassembling the laptop yourself, you can accidentally short-circuit or break something, which will cost you an expensive repair. You should also avoid vacuuming your laptop, as spinning the fan creates reverse electricity that can burn parts on the motherboard. You can, of course, use laptop cooling pads - but they are short-lived.

One of the most common problems encountered on the Windows 7 operating system is that a computer or laptop “stumbles” or “slows down”. This manifests itself in the fact that the device begins to load much more slowly, respond to user actions, and ultimately slows down and refuses to work. There are a huge number of reasons for such freezing. They can be divided into two main blocks:

In each individual case, different actions must be taken. Let's look at the most common problems with slow Windows, as well as ways to solve them.

Lack of free space

For a computer or laptop to run quickly, the system requires sufficient memory. Most often, Windows is installed on the “C” drive. Due to inexperience, users install all other programs on it (sometimes even in system folders, like “program files” or “system 32”). Make sure that the disk on which you installed Windows has sufficient disk space for comfortable work.

Remove all unnecessary files and programs that are located on the system disk. Typically this includes the following directories:

  • Desktop;
  • Downloads;
  • My documents (library, images);
  • Trash files.

By the way, it is recommended to clean the desktop first. The presence of a huge number of different files, shortcuts, folders on it reduces the performance of a computer or laptop several times. By freeing up enough free space (so that the disk bar appears in blue rather than red), the computer will lag noticeably less.

Damage to system files

The next reason that a computer or laptop is very slow may be damage or the absence of files and folders important for the operation of the system. The reasons may be different:

  1. Initially incorrectly installed Windows 7.
  2. Critical errors after using installed Windows for a long time.
  3. Consequences of system infection with malicious files.
  4. Incorrect operation of a computer or laptop.
  5. Accidental deletion of important system files.
  6. Incorrect removal of third-party applications.
  7. Consequences of incorrect operation of the registry.

The easiest way to fix the problems listed above is to perform a system restore. The advantage of this function is that the procedure does not affect programs that the user himself installed on the computer (drivers and other software) or other personal files, but only checks the integrity of the system. If necessary, missing files are downloaded and the computer slows down less. Carrying out this procedure cannot have a negative effect, and after restoration the computer will only work faster.

If the damage is too serious, you have carried out the restoration, but the computer or laptop is still slow or slow, then you can think about the option of reinstalling Windows. This should only be done as a last resort.

Garbage in the registry and startup

As you use your laptop or computer (installing and uninstalling programs, copying files, connecting USB devices, etc.), many entries accumulate in the Windows system registry (). Some are duplicated, others are entered there by mistake. All this leads to system errors appearing, applications conflicting with each other, and the computer slows down and works slowly. To improve the performance of your computer or laptop, it is recommended to clean the registry. Of course, you don't have to do this manually. It is best to use the free CCleaner utility. In it you can not only fix registry errors, but also configure startup settings.

Many programs that are installed on a computer are loaded when the system starts. Sometimes these can be completely unnecessary applications that the user rarely uses, but when launched and working offline, they consume system resources. By removing unnecessary programs from Windows startup, your computer will not only boot faster at startup, but also run faster.

Virus infection

As a rule, the virus operates in stealth mode and requires a lot of system resources, which is why the computer slows down. The following symptoms may indicate that a computer or laptop is infected with viruses:

  • the device freezes when performing certain actions (for example, opening “my computer”, the explorer takes a long time to update);
  • files and folders are not deleted; on the contrary, they are missing or cannot be opened;
  • critical errors began to appear;
  • the browser’s home page and default search engine have changed, third-party extensions or intrusive advertising have been added;
  • third-party programs have appeared that cannot be removed;
  • the processor is loaded at 100% with closed programs;
  • It is impossible to perform a system restore, start the task manager, or terminate one of the processes.

The problem of virus infection is complicated by the fact that they have a high priority. This means that if the system has a choice: to perform an action requested by the user or a virus, priority will be given to the virus. This results in a noticeable delay when running applications, and the computer slows down. To solve the problem, you need to do the following:

  • install an antivirus if you don’t already have one;
  • scan your computer for infected files;
  • send found files to quarantine or delete.

The virus blocks the launch or installation of an antivirus program

Sometimes infected files change system settings. This results in the inability to run or install the antivirus. In this case, you need to do the following:

  1. Use the express check program. Such software does not require installation and is completely free;
  2. Perform a system restore. If this is also blocked by a virus, then reinstalling Windows (via a bootable USB flash drive or disk) will help save the computer;
  3. Before doing a full reset of Windows, do not forget to save important information to another flash drive (it should be empty), and then scan it on another device for viruses (if the files are infected).

As a rule, an express virus test gives a positive result and takes no more than 30 minutes. After such cleaning, your computer or laptop will work much faster.

Hardware failure

If the computer slows down a lot or starts to freeze completely for a certain time, while making strange sounds (knocking, creaking, noise), then this may indicate a serious internal breakdown and hardware malfunction. There are a number of problems that affect the speed of a computer, and some of them can be easily identified by the average user:

  • hard drive failure;
  • CPU overheating due to cooling system failure;
  • cooler failure;
  • presence of dust in the system unit or laptop.

Hard drive failure

The speed of a computer or laptop depends more than 70% on the hard drive. Unfortunately, the hard one does not last forever and tends to wear out. When this moment comes, some slowdowns are noticeable in the system. This is due to the fact that the hard drive consists of sectors on which information is stored. From time to time they are erased and marked by the system as “broken”.

When a computer reads information and enters a “broken” sector, the system crashes (a characteristic sound may appear), the computer freezes until it moves to another sector. Such a freeze can lead to a critical error and a system reboot. The more “bad” sectors there are, the more often the computer slows down and the closer the time is when the hard drive will have to be completely replaced. This problem is inevitable, but it can be delayed as much as possible and the consequences reduced. To do this you need to do the following:

  1. Defragment at least once a month. Full instructions.
  2. When cleaning your computer from dust, do not forget about the hard part; heating has a negative effect on it.
  3. Avoid physical impact on the hard drive from the outside.

If you suspect that one of the sectors is “broken,” use special utilities to find and restore them.

We look for bad (marked in red) sectors on the hard drive using the “Hd Tune Pro” utility

Overheat

Another common reason for a slow computer is overheating of computer components. It is quite easy to diagnose such a malfunction based on the following signs:

  • The computer boots quickly and works for a while, then performance drops sharply.
  • The cooler makes a lot of noise or is not audible at all.
  • The computer turns off unexpectedly.
  • If you have a laptop, you can simply put your hand on it and check the temperature by touch (there have been cases when the computer overheated so much that you could get burned!).

If the reason for slow operation is overheating, then you need to do the following:

  • Determine which component is overheating (processor, chipset, hard drive). This can be done using any free utility or even gadgets for the Windows 7 desktop.
  • Clean the system unit or laptop from dust and, if necessary, change the thermal paste.

This procedure will not only increase the speed of your device, but will also extend its life.

Prevention

The computer cannot start to slow down unexpectedly (except for physical impact on it, after which this can actually happen). Any problem begins gradually. To ensure that the device does not bother you with malfunctions for as long as possible, you need to do a number of procedures that will help improve productivity:

  • Monitor the amount of free memory.
  • Sort installed programs and uninstall them correctly.
  • Check the registry for errors.
  • Do defragmentation.
  • Clean your computer from dust.
  • Remove unnecessary debris from your desktop in a timely manner, empty the trash can, etc.
  • Watch autoloading.
  • Scan your system for viruses.

All this does not require a lot of time or special knowledge, but it will save you a lot of nerves in the future.

Severe performance degradation is one of the most common problems that computer users sometimes encounter.

There are many reasons that can cause “brakes” in the operation of the system. Fortunately, the user can fix many problems independently and quite easily.

The most common problem is overheating

Computer parts generate quite a lot of heat during operation. To effectively remove it, cooling systems are installed inside the PC. But their work can be disrupted due to dirt and dust, or they themselves can break, then overheating occurs. As a result, the computer begins to “slow down” or even turn off at the most unexpected moment.

Let's look at what signs may indicate overheating of some computer components:

  • The PC often freezes, especially when launching games and other resource-intensive applications;
  • a sharp decrease in productivity.

Users can fix this problem without the help of specialists, especially when it comes to stationary PCs. In this case, to troubleshoot problems, it is enough to clean the PC from dirt and dust.

Here is the procedure for cleaning the system unit:

  1. disconnect the power cord;
  2. open the block cover;
  3. remove dust and dirt;
  4. checking the cooling system;
  5. if necessary, replace thermal paste;
  6. assemble the computer and test its operation.

To clean your desktop PC, you don't need any special tools. It is quite possible to get by with a soft brush and a screwdriver; a vacuum cleaner will not be superfluous, since with its help it is more convenient to remove a large layer of dust.

Laptop users are less fortunate, despite the fact that the cleaning process is approximately the same as for desktop PCs, it is extremely rare to complete it on your own the first time. The first time it is better to use the help of professionals.

Video: Optimizing Windows 7

Problems due to incorrect update

Many updates are constantly released to the operating system that eliminate bugs found. Usually they are downloaded and installed automatically. In this case, the installation of updates may not proceed correctly for various reasons.

In this case, the following problems may occur:


If the user encounters any of the problems listed above after installing updates, he needs to perform the following steps:

  1. roll back the system to a point when no problems occurred;
  2. make sure there is free space on your hard drive;
  3. check your internet connection;
  4. try installing the update manually from the Microsoft website.

Lack of free space

If your computer starts to slow down, Windows 7 may simply not have enough free space on the system disk. The fact is that when the system and programs operate, many temporary files are created; if there is not enough space to create them, the system begins to slow down. In addition, space may be needed for virtual memory.

You can free up space on your system disk in the following ways:

  1. removing unnecessary applications;
  2. transferring or erasing large files, such as movies;
  3. cleaning temporary files.

The first two ways to increase free space usually do not cause difficulties for users. But when cleaning temporary files, questions arise regularly. Meanwhile, this procedure is also not complicated.

There are two ways to do it:

  • using system tools;
  • using third party utilities.

The use of special programs for deleting temporary files is more effective, but requires higher qualifications from the user. Therefore, let's look at how to get rid of temporary files using the tools built into Windows 7.

To do this you will need to do the following:


Advice. Special utilities, such as CCleaner, are much more effective at deleting temporary files. They can often perform additional functions to increase system speed.

Viruses

Computer viruses pose a major threat to information security in the modern world. They can destroy important data, steal payment information, or have a significant impact on the speed of your computer.

Let's look at the main signs of a virus infection:

  • reduction in work speed;
  • appearance of strange files and folders;
  • disappearance of information;
  • error messages appear;
  • strange processes causing heavy CPU load.

Mini telephone exchange - what is it? Review here.

At the first appearance of signs of infection, it is necessary to scan your PC to detect “infection” using installed protection means.

It is not always possible that an installed antivirus can detect all threats that have penetrated a user’s computer.


Difficulty using the browser

Often, users may experience decreased performance while browsing the Internet. It is most often associated with the installation of unnecessary extensions and toolbars.

Let's look at how to remove unnecessary toolbars inWindows 7:


Unused add-ons should also be disabled.

Do it inYandexBrowser can be done as follows:


In most cases, performing these simple steps can significantly increase the speed of opening pages and working with the browser.

Hard drive problems

Problems with the hard drive very often lead to a situation where the computer freezes completely or opening applications is very slow.

All problems related to the hard drive can be divided into the following categories:

  • hardware faults;
  • logical errors;
  • large data fragmentation.

The most difficult option is if bad sectors appear on the hard drive. They significantly slow down the operation of the entire system and may be evidence of imminent failure of the hard drive.

You can check for bad sectors using the built-in tools of Windows 7.

To do this you need to do the following:

During the troubleshooting process, bad sectors will be replaced with working ones from a special area of ​​the HDD. It should be taken into account that a large number of bad blocks indicates the possibility of an imminent hard drive failure. It is better to copy important data to avoid its loss as soon as possible.

Many programs in startup

Many programs are included in autorun when installed. Of course, the user can refuse this option, but as a rule, they do not. At the same time, any application running on the computer reduces the overall performance of the system. Therefore, it is recommended to disable unnecessary programs in startup.

You can remove an application from autorun using standard tools or using special utilities.

Let's consider how inWindows 7 remove an application from startup using the tools built into the OS:


Low hardware performance

The performance of Windows 7 can also be affected by the power of the computer's hardware. This is especially true for PCs that were purchased 5-7 years ago.

The main components that affect the speed of the system:

  • CPU;
  • video card.

The easiest way to get rid of brakes due to outdated components is modernization. During it, outdated PC components are replaced with more modern ones. But it is always necessary to ensure that the parts you purchase are compatible with those already installed in the computer.

As a rule, problems that cause a decrease in performance are not associated with breakdowns of computer parts and therefore can be easily eliminated by the user. If this fails, it is better to contact a service center for help.

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Windows 7 is the most popular operating system, but like any program, it may not work properly. The reasons may be different, from a banal lack of system resources to virus infection. If your computer or laptop running Windows 7 is very slow, you need to eliminate possible sources of slow operation.

If you want to see the system resource usage monitor, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Del or Ctrl+Shift+Esc and go to the “Performance” tab.

Here you can see the % of processor and RAM load and determine what is missing to complete the assigned tasks. If your computer is running slowly or freezes, then sequentially eliminate all possible causes.

Lack of overall PC power

Windows 7 requires certain power to run:

  • Dual-core processor with a clock frequency of 1 GHz or higher.
  • RAM from 1 GB.
  • Video card supporting DirectX9 or higher.

These are resources that are needed for the operation of the OS itself. Therefore, for normal operation on a computer or laptop, it is recommended to have a reserve of resources 2 times greater than what is required for the OS. Otherwise, everything will slow down greatly and work will be almost impossible.

What to do if there are not enough resources? You can buy additional RAM and a more powerful processor.

Temperature violation

The cooling system may not cope with the assigned tasks, which leads to an increase in the temperature of the devices to a critical level. As a result, the devices automatically limit their performance and the computer slows down to a minimum or freezes to give them a chance to cool down. The reasons may be different. Perhaps the computer has not been cleaned of dust for a long time or the thermal paste has not been replaced, so the radiators are clogged and do not allow air flow. Or maybe the cooler was chosen incorrectly or it is simply physically worn out. Clean the system unit or laptop or install a more powerful cooling system to correct the situation. Such procedures must be done with extreme caution so as not to damage the board elements.

It is necessary to clean the boards from dust 1-2 times a year, depending on the operating conditions.

Lack of free space

For Windows to work effectively, you need free space on the system disk. If the physical amount of RAM is not enough, the system uses the page file as temporary storage. To see the size of the required space for the paging file on the disk of a laptop or PC, you need to go to the control panel. Select “System” - additional system parameters. On the “Advanced” tab, open “Performance Options” and select “Advanced”.

If there is less free space on the system disk than the system requires, then you need to clean it of unnecessary files, transfer important information to another disk or external storage media.

IMPORTANT! The desktop and the My Documents folder also belong to the system drive.

Virus threats

There are many different types of computer viruses, each of which is focused on a specific action. The activity of some viruses requires a large amount of system resources, as a result of which the execution of user operations slows down many times. In addition, the execution of virus processes has high priority and they are executed first, which greatly slows down work on the PC. The solution may be to install an antivirus program on your laptop.

In some cases, viruses block any installation of programs, so you must first get rid of viruses using express scanners that do not require installation. The most effective representatives of such funds are Dr. Web Cureit and Kaspersky Virus Removal Tool, which help clean your PC, laptop or tablet from viruses in just 10-30 minutes.

If the execution of any operations is blocked, the PC freezes, then you can carry out anti-virus measures by booting from a USB flash drive or boot disk.

Registry and startup spam

During long-term operation of Windows, erroneous entries accumulate in the system registry, which slow down the operation of the OS. It is necessary to periodically diagnose the system registry and optimize it to maintain its integrity and improve the performance of the computer. You can carry out this procedure using CCleaner, which helps to effectively clean the system of computer debris.

Many programs that users install are loaded automatically with the system. Such programs use system resources, but are not used by the user in everyday life. Therefore, you can disable their autoloading and enable it only when required. This can be done using CCleaner or standard Windows tools. Press the Win + R combination and enter the msconfig command. Select the Startup tab and disable downloading unnecessary applications.

Damage to system files

Often the computer slows down due to damaged or missing Windows system files. The reasons can be varied - errors resulting from long-term (more than a year) use of the OS, the consequences of damage by viruses, accidental deletion of some files, or violation of the integrity of the system after removing some programs.

A simple solution to the problem may be to restore the operating system. This process does not affect installed programs and drivers, but only restores the standard configuration of system files. Your computer or laptop should start working faster.

If the file violation is critical and recovery is impossible, then you can consider reinstalling Windows 7. This is recommended if other methods of solving the problem did not help.

Hardware damage

If the PC periodically freezes completely, then the reason may lie in physical damage/breakage of components and functional elements of the board - processor, video card, RAM, chipset, bridge, capacitors, cooler. It is quite difficult to identify such a malfunction; it is necessary to carry out special tests and diagnostics. It is better to do such work in service centers.

If you don't take care of your computer, sooner or later you'll have to answer a nasty question?

Answering this question, we will give 6 steps, following which regularly, you will forget what a slow computer is or a computer is slow.

To prevent overheating of components, it is necessary to regularly remove other contaminants. As a result of overheating, the protection mechanism is activated - throttling. As a result, performance decreases and the computer begins to think for a long time - slow down.

This is noticeable under load. Let's say you work in Word, then turn on a high-definition movie or game and the slowdowns begin. At the same time, you can hear a strong noise from them trying to blow air through the radiator fins clogged with dust.

Therefore, the first thing you need to do is look into your cooling system or cooling system at least once a year and clean it.

Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the computer and remove it from the laptop.

It is also necessary to blow off dust. It is best to blow with an old vacuum cleaner, and do not suck, but rather blow. The effect is much better. You can watch and read how to clean your computer from dust.

Another great option is to connect the drive to another computer with an updated antivirus and check everything. This is especially true if you can’t even log into . In this option, it is also possible that they are not deleted when the operating system is loaded, since at the time of treatment the infected files are in use and occupied by the operating system.

Step number two is to remove viruses, install an antivirus and update it daily.

Recovering system files

In short:

  1. Launch the command line as administrator. and select Command Prompt (Administrator).
  2. We write sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  3. We are waiting for completion.

If damaged system files were found and they were not restored, read carefully.

Cleaning your computer with Glary Utilites

The fourth step is to optimize your computer using Glary Utilities and similar programs. The program is an analogue, with which you can also do almost all of the steps below.

You can download the latest version of Glary Utilities from the official website http://www.glarysoft.com/

If you want to quickly clean the system, then go to the tab 1-Click. Click .

We wait until the program detects problems and click

We are waiting for Glary Utilities to fix the problems.

In the window that opens, look through the entire list of programs, find unused ones, highlight and press them .

To make it easier to find unused programs, you can select Rarely used on the left side of the window.

Unnecessary programs have now been removed let's clean up startup. .

In the top table (Programs that run with Windows), we look through all the elements and uncheck those that should not load. For example . You can also turn off those that you don’t always use. These programs can be launched from a shortcut on the desktop or from

And the most interesting thing. Table Delayed launch programs. We have already speeded up the loading of the operating system using delayed startup. There we used the Task Scheduler. It is probably used here in the same way, but the interface is much more convenient.

For that, so that the program does not start immediately highlight it in the top table. Click Insert (the button between the tables). Double-click on the delay time (the default is 30 seconds) and set the desired one. In the picture above you can see how my loading is spread out over time. I'll probably return it. We need it right away. In order to remove the delayed launch of a program, select it in the table and click Cancel.

We have optimized autoloading (you can read more about autoloading).

Now, if you did 1-Click cleaning, then you don’t have to clean the disk. If not, then run it and then Disk Cleanup. I’ll show you with an example of cleaning the registry.

In the window that opens, click on the left Search for errors. We are waiting for the errors to be found. Click Fix the registry

Now it would be nice update remaining programs to the latest versions. Let's hope these latest versions will be faster and more stable. Click on the icon .

Below on the same page you can download beta versions of the programs. I don't usually do this. I download and install only normal versions.

For even more thorough cleaning, you can remove , Empty folders and Broken shortcuts. These points are located.

The fourth step turned out to be voluminous. Here we removed programs, optimized startup, updated outdated programs and fought with duplicates. The main part is done.

RAM and paging file

The fifth step is to have enough RAM in your computer. If there is not enough memory, then the system has to work with . The paging file, or , is a place on your drive in which data from RAM that is not in use at that moment is placed.

It's no secret that hard disk drives are the slowest device in our computers. And when using the swap file, the entire computer slows down. Therefore, there is only one recommendation, but leave the swap file. On the system disk, it is desirable that the paging file size be 200 MB. This will be enough to record memory minidumps. The latter are necessary for.

The seventh step is to manage the visual effects of the operating system.

Conclusion

In this article, we have provided 7 steps to improve the speed of your computer. The main points, it seems to me, are checking system files. Try to regularly follow at least part of these recommendations and your computer will not cease to please you.



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