If
your computer is suddenly running slow,
it may be due to malware, viruses,
corrupt files, registry issues,
fragmentation of the hard drive and/or
programs running in the background
without your knowledge.
When
cleaning a slow computer, you may have
to reboot in "safe mode with
networking" if you can't open a browser
and get onto the Internet.
Try
cleaning your PC of malware, viruses and
registry issues by using this procedure
in this order and by using these
recommended programs.
10 Steps To Clean
Your PC
FIRST, use an
EXTERNAL
ANTI-VIRUS to get rid of any viruses
on your PC. Anyone of these will work:
Housecall
SuperAntiSpyware
ESET Online
Scanner
Kaspersky
Sophos
SECOND, run all three of the
following Anti-spyware programs. Be sure
to UPDATE them before running a
SCAN:
SuperAntiSpyware
Spybot - Search
& Destroy
Malwarebytes
THIRD, Uninstall any
UN-NEEDED programs on your PC,
especially things like toolbars or
coupon installers.
FOURTH, Run
MSCONFIG
to stop un-needed programs from starting
when you boot up. See
How to use MSCONFIG.
FIFTH, download and open
CCleaner
- use this to clean your registry and
temp files.
SIXTH, run
DEFRAG on
your PC, if it indicates your hard drive
is fragmented.
SEVENTH, check Power
Management. You may pick up some speed
by switching to a PERFORMANCE
management setting. Better yet, see how
to
optimize Windows 10.
EIGHTH, if you are
experiencing problems with Internet
Explorer, you can RESET the
program to clear things out and start
again. Find it at TOOLS>INTERNET
OPTIONS>ADVANCED TAB
NINTH, be sure to have an
ANTI-VIRUS program installed and
running in your PC.
ESET
has a good PAID version.
Avast
is a good FREE alternative - but
use
these instructions to set it up
properly.
TENTH, get an external hard
drive and BACK UP your important
data on a regular basis.
Once
done, you should have a clean and faster
running PC.
