Category: Technology

2. Check for malware

Malware (malicious
software) is a broad term used to describe malicious programs that could cause
harm to your computer. These may come from various sources, including email
links, software downloads, and even ads (malvertisements). Aside from
potentially causing permanent damage to your system, some forms of malware
can cause your computer to run slow.

Having good antivirus
software installed can help protect against malware, as well as other threats.
Some solid free options are available, but if you’re willing to pay a
fee, we recommend Bitdefender, VIPRE, or McAfee.

If you suspect malware
is already affecting your computer, you can check for it using a scanner such
as Zemana AntiMalware.
You can then remove it using a removal tool like Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit. We’ve tested both of these products and were very satisfied
with the results.

3. Adjust or disable graphics and animations

More recent versions
of Windows come with lots of graphics, including animations such as fading
effects and flyouts. These help make the application appear more sleek and
refined and contribute to a better overall user experience. On the other hand,
they can also slow down your computer.

Thankfully, it’s
simple to adjust these settings and hopefully save a little processing power.
Go to Control Panel>System and Security>System>Advanced system
settings. Then, in the Performance section, hit Settings and
you’ll have a full list of options.

You can select Adjust
for best performance (this will remove all visual effects) or opt to
remove some individually. It’s a matter of preference, but fade and shadow
features are some you could probably live without.

Windows 7: Search for Performance
Information and Tools, select Adjust visual effects, and use
the Visual Effects tab.

4. Run a disk cleanup

Windows comes with a
built-in tool for cleaning up junk that accumulates over time. To access the
Disk Cleanup tool, go to Control Panel>System and
Security>Administrative Tools, and select Disk Cleanup from
the list.

you can select the
types of files you want to get rid of and click OK. Then
click Clean up system files and choose any system files you
want to remove.

If you’d rather not do
this manually, there is software you can purchase to help. For example, Iolo System Mechanic will
detect and remove junk files in real time so you don’t have
to worry about it.

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 5. Defragment your hard drive {Important Point}

Over time, files on
your hard drive become fragmented. As your computer now has to check in
multiple places for the pieces, it can run more slowly. The term ‘defragment’
sounds a little dramatic, but it basically means putting those files back
together so your system can run more efficiently.

In fact, it’s
something that Windows 10, 8, and 7 do automatically on a set schedule. The
default schedule is once per week, but you can go in and manually run it if you
suspect there’s an issue.

First, it’s important
to note that you only need to do this if your computer uses a traditional
mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD). A Solid State Drive (SSD) works differently
from an HDD, and there is no need for defragmentation. If you have both, only
defragment the HDD.

Go to My
Computer and right-click the hard drive (by default named WINDOWS
(C:) though you may have renamed it). Then go to Properties>Tools and
under Optimize and defragment drive, click Optimize.