Fast computer

[hakeem5454]

what are some ways to get my computer running fast again. Its really going slow for some reason.

[Jeremy]

Use CCleaner to clean out the temp/cache files on your PC and delete any unnecessary start-up entries.

If you have Norton installed, please use this tool to remove it.

Use JKDefrag v3.8 or a trial version of Diskeeper, PerfectDisk, UltimateDefrag to defragment your HDD(s). Make sure to perform a Boot-Time defrag upon next reboot well..

Use jv16 PowerTools 2006's Registry Cleaner on Aggressive Mode to scan, fix and remove invalid registry entries. Be sure to make a backup prior to removal. Afterwards, use the Registry Compactor feature to defragment your registry.

Malware/viruses can also affect system performance.

Spyware:

Download, install and update both Ad-Aware SE Personal v1.06R1 and Spybot S&D v1.4. Do full system scans with both and clean/fix any infections they report.

Viruses:

Download, install and update Kaspersky Anti-Virus v6.0.2.621. Do a full system scan and let it clean anything it reports. Reboot if an infection cannot be initially cleaned/deleted.

Kaspersky's trial lasts 30 days. If you wish to use this product for one year legally, use the AOL version labeled ActiveVirusShield.

Note: For ActiveVirusShield, enter your e-mail address here for a free 1-year activation code. Your e-mail will not be subjected to spam.

If you prefer freeware then use Avast! Home Edition v4.7, or AntiVir v7.00.04.13. The latter has an even higher detection rate than Kaspersky and NOD32. For more information about anti-virus products, please visit http://www.av-comparatives.org.

Also, your malware may have a specific removal tool. For example, the Vundo Virus can be removed by Vundo Fix v6.3.19.

[sylvianorth]

There's always that OS disc!

[Woomera]

Jeremy almost said it all but dont forget about registry cleaning,u can use "Tuneup Utilities" or "system mechanic" for cleaning the registry or temp/cache and also junk files and duplications.

and one more trigger is services in windows,disable those you dont need.

[Jeremy]

There's always that OS disc!

Sure, but no one ever learns anything if they do that. That's the easy way out. If that was the only way to "clean up" then people would be reformatting every month. Being patient and taking the effort needed to keep your system clean and organized really pays off and gives you good experience to share with others who aren't so knowledgeable.

Jeremy almost said it all but dont forget about registry cleaning,u can use "Tuneup Utilities" or "system mechanic" for cleaning the registry or temp/cache and also junk files and duplications.

I did not forget:

Use jv16 PowerTools 2006's Registry Cleaner on Aggressive Mode to scan, fix and remove invalid registry entries. Be sure to make a backup prior to removal. Afterwards, use the Registry Compactor feature to defragment your registry.

JV16 is better for two main reasons:

- Trial mode does not limit it's functionality unlike TuneUp and dozens of other registry cleaners.

- JV16 will repair and remove registry entries whereas most other cleaners will just remove.

and one more trigger is services in windows,disable those you dont need.

I didn't mention that because there's not as much of a performance difference there as people think there is. Besides, he'll spend more time trial and erroring through Services and asking questions than he would simply leaving them alone for now and focusing on other factors that impact performance more.