A well-known picture, when thoughts about buying a new PC come to mind at the moment when your old computer ceases to cope with the task, which it previously solved much faster. Loading the operating system seems like an eternity, launching programs takes a relatively long time, and more than a dozen browser tabs “hangs” the computer. Yes, the picture is quite old, and it is strange to see it when all modern computers contain multi-core processors. Even five-seven-year-old CPUs have sufficient performance for the needs of a modern user. The cause of problems with your PC can be a mere trifle, and in order to make your work on the computer more comfortable, it is not necessary to incur large time and financial costs. In this article, you will learn about possible solutions to common problems and find a solution for yourself in them.
Speed up computer boot
After pressing the power button on the computer, the BIOS of the motherboard initializes the hardware components of the PC, conducts all kinds of hardware tests, searches the available storage media for the operating system boot file, and then transfers control of the computer to it if it starts successfully. It takes a lot of time to go through and complete these procedures. With inexperienced intervention in the settings, the computer can boot for more than a minute before you see the Windows logo and start loading it. Let's first look at how to optimize BIOS settings your computer.
Entering BIOS. After turning on your computer, press the key several times Del . In most cases, after this action, the BIOS Setup settings will open. Notebooks and some desktop motherboard models may use a different key (such as F2 or F10) to enter the BIOS settings. It is worth noting that in modern versions of BIOS Setup, a simplified mode for displaying settings opens first, so you need to switch to advanced mode (Advanced BIOS Features or similar).
Disable the RAM test. The option that most affects the boot speed of the computer is "Quick Boot" , "Skip Memory Check" or something similar. You can find it in the boot settings (for example, the “Boot Settings Configuration” item). If this function is active, then hardware tests - for example, a RAM test - are not performed. Enable option "Quick Boot" can reduce computer boot time by more than 10 seconds.
Boot priority optimization. The BIOS can search for the boot sector on all storage media connected to the motherboard. In this case, the system disk is not always detected immediately. In this case, time is wasted. To avoid this, I recommend in paragraph Hard Disk Boot Priority or similar choose your system drive as the first boot device.
Attention. When installing an SSD, it may be necessary to select this device in the "First Boot Device" or similar item as the first disk in order for the SSD to appear in the boot device priority list.
Turn off unnecessary devices. In modern PCs, all internal drives are connected via the SATA interface. Despite this, many motherboards have an integrated (P)ATA controller, also known as IDE, which takes a few seconds to boot up. If your PC does not have drives that are connected via IDE cables, then disable this controller. To do this, open "Integrated Peripherals | OnChip IDE Channel" or similar item and change its value to "Disabled". You can also disable other controllers, such as the parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) ports, as well as the built-in sound card if you are using an external sound card to output sound. However, these measures can only slightly reduce the download time.
Optimal settings for Windows
The old installed Windows OS, combined with a large number of applications, loads very slowly. The problem lies in the countless programs and services that start up when the operating system starts up, whether they are in use or not. Therefore, before deciding to replace a slow-working PC component, you should first “clean up” the system folders and registry. Cleaning the registry and removing unnecessary programs from startup using special software will save tens of seconds on download speed. For these purposes, I recommend using the program Vit registry fix or CCleaner . They can also be used for the following actions.
Disabling services. Windows services are installed with drivers or software, and often their main job is to find updates for that software. Some of them are necessary for another application to work. One way or another, when the operating system boots, they also need time to start. To disable unnecessary services, use the keyboard shortcut Win+R , enter « msconfig" and press "Enter" . The system setup program will open. On the tab "Services" check the box next to "Do not display Microsoft services" . Uncheck the boxes next to any services that are not part of your antivirus software. However, keep in mind that software update services such as Adobe Flash and Reader, on which the security of the entire system depends, must be left enabled.
Disabling startup programs. On the tab next to services msconfig are programs that automatically start after the computer boots. Disable here first all items that are not related to your antivirus program or are not necessary, such as a client for smartphone synchronization or an instant messaging program.
Result | OS startup speed check. The next time you reboot, the OS should start faster, and your computer will reach its optimal speed only after a few reboots. If various error messages appear at startup, activate the services and items that you have disabled. The same applies to programs that stop working, which, however, happens very rarely.
Replacing a standard hard drive with an SSD
When loading the operating system or starting programs, the computer tries to access many small files, which are often stored on different parts of the hard drive, due to the peculiarities of recording information. A read/write head moving from one place to another spends a lot of time looking for and reading them. An anti-virus program running in the background also slows down your hard drive a lot. , on the contrary, is able to instantly provide data without mechanical delays. Access time (that is, the time that elapses before data transfer begins) for an SSD is 600 times less than for a hard drive.
A computer with the Windows operating system installed on a solid state drive starts up on average in 15-20 seconds, which is 2-3 times less than the results when using a conventional HDD. A computer with a standard hard drive responds more slowly than one with a solid state drive.
Installing an SSD. There is always room for a 2.5-inch SSD in a desktop computer case, just like in a laptop. Instead of using a mounting frame for the case's 3.5" bay, you can secure the SSD with two sidewall screws to one of the 5.25" slots, which are usually free. Connect the SSD to the SATA power connector of the power supply and to the motherboard with a SATA cable. Check your user manual to see if it supports the current SATA 6Gb/s standard, and if yes, which port, then plug an SSD into it.
Windows installation. After installing a solid state drive, you must reinstall Windows and all programs for optimal system performance and stability. To do this, disconnect the old HDD, boot from the Windows installation DVD and install the operating system on the SSD, and then all your programs. When you're done, reconnect your hard drive. To access the information on it, use the Libraries feature in Windows 7. To do this, click on one of the libraries (Pictures, Documents, Music, Videos) on the link following "Includes:" . You can later delete any directories that do not contain your data.
Adding RAM
Even if you only surf the web or work in office programs, your computer should be equipped with at least 4 GB of RAM so that the system accesses the paging file on a known "slow" hard drive as little as possible. To work with multimedia files and modern three-dimensional games, you need from 8 to 16 GB of RAM.
Attention! Only the 64-bit version of Windows can recognize more than 3 GB of RAM.
Analysis and increase in the amount of RAM. Before you increase the capacity of RAM, find out how much and what type of memory is installed in your system. Install and run the CPU-Z program. On the tab "SPD" in the drop-down menu under "Memory Slot Selection" you can determine the number of slots, and by clicking on one of the slot numbers, information about the installed memory module will appear. For example, if your system has two 2GB modules and two more slots are available, purchase two additional modules. It's best to stick with identical models with the same part number (which you can find memory on price comparison portals). If you can’t find them, then you need to choose a memory that matches the old one or surpasses it in terms of timings and clock speed. If there are no free slots, replace the existing modules with new larger ones. As a rule, it is best to set an even number, since in this case a fast dual-channel memory mode will be available.
Installing RAM. Installing RAM in a computer is quite simple: press the two DIMM slot latches outward and install the new module so that the groove between the pins matches the slot. Then press the module down until it clicks, first on one side, then on the other. You should make sure that Windows recognizes the installed hardware. To do this, use the "Win + Pause" combination and view information about the computer - among other things, the amount of installed memory will be indicated.
Installing a powerful processor
Tasks that can ensure the full load of modern processors are very rare. Video conversion or RAW photo processing are among them. In everyday work, a more powerful CPU means a faster computer response time to user actions, but only if you have an SSD and enough RAM. If you are sure that your PC is “slowing down” precisely because of the insufficient speed of the central processor, then there is nothing left but to replace it. This procedure will take you several hours and can cost a lot of money, and this is exactly the case when you should consider purchasing a new device, especially if other components are also outdated.
Hardware check. On the appropriate CPU-Z tabs, determine the model of the processor and motherboard. In section "Support" manufacturer's website to determine the most powerful CPU compatible with your motherboard. The difference in relation to the old processor must be noticeable, otherwise the replacement procedure will lose its meaning. For example, if you change the weakest chip to the most powerful of one series or install a device from another, more advanced line, then the computer will work much faster. Otherwise, the performance gain will be minimal.
Attention. Some older models of processors, which are no longer produced, are still on sale and are often offered at a higher price than a new generation chip with a motherboard. If you are going to buy a powerful CPU, be sure to order a quiet and efficient third-party cooler for it, and in the case when you need to use an old cooling system, you definitely need a tube of thermal paste (usually attached to the cooler).
Processor installation. Disconnect the power supply and release the cooler lock. Carefully lift it up and away from the processor, twisting slightly to the left and right as needed. Open the processor socket locking lever and carefully remove the chip. Use a lint-free paper towel and an alcohol-based cleaner to remove any remaining thermal paste from the cooler as well as the CPU socket. Then install the new processor so that the marked corner matches the socket mark. Squeeze some thermal paste into the center of the surface of the CPU (a drop no larger than a pea), then install the cooler and carefully rotate it left and right a few times to evenly distribute the paste. The clamping force that will appear when you close the cooler clamp will "smear" the paste over the entire surface of the processor. After that, it will be possible to connect the power plug of the cooler to the motherboard.
Video card replacement
If 3D games “slow down” and errors appear when they start, despite the fact that a fairly powerful video card is used, or if during video processing, contrary to the manufacturer’s information, it is not possible to use the computing resources of the graphics processor, then video card drivers are most likely outdated. Updated utilities will help improve performance and compatibility with new games and applications that use the GPU, but you can only get a noticeable increase in power from a new GPU device that you can install yourself.
Search for the correct driver. If you don't know the name of your GPU, install and run the GPU-Z program. With the help of the information received on the site www.nvidia.ru or www.amd.com you will be able to find the drivers you need. Installation of graphics drivers is carried out similarly to other programs, but before installing new ones, it is recommended to remove the old ones, or use special applications from the manufacturer to automatically update them (for example, GeForce Experience from Nvidia).
Video card selection. Graphic card worth up to 6000 rubles. (e.g. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti/660 or AMD Radeon HD 7850) can handle all modern games in resolutions up to Full HD. If you want to stock up on next-gen gaming, you can get the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 or AMD Radeon HD 7950 for around $90. playing at resolutions higher than Full HD, or trying to get the best graphics quality.
Video card installation. Disconnect the PCI-e power connectors from the old video card, and unscrew the screw or remove the retainer near the metal bar on the back of the case. Push the PCI Express slot latch toward the motherboard and remove the card from the slot. Installation is carried out in the reverse order, while remembering to connect the power connector. All of these boards work in combination with a 500W power supply.
It means how fast the device will execute commands given by the user. Often this parameter is most strongly determined by the components of the computer. For example, two computers that have the same processor but different amounts of RAM will have different performance.
In normal PC operation, the difference in performance may not be too noticeable. However, it plays a decisive role for people who work with a large number of programs, as well as in various games. The faster the computer responds to the actions, the less the delay in the game, the less often the game freezes and the faster it starts. This is especially important and noticeable in multiplayer games, when the reaction speed of both a person and a device often plays a key role.
So, how to increase processor performance? First you need to know its current value.
How to check PC performance
Basically, this parameter is measured by some number, the larger the better. There are many different ways to find out the performance of a computer. You can, for example, use programs that exist in many on the Internet. Also in the Windows operating system, you can see the performance index.
To do this, go to the control panel and find the "System and Security" tab there. In it you need to select "System". In this tab, you can find out the main parameters of the computer, which include the performance index. It can be checked. The results are saved.
The system always selects the lowest score from all the components as the final score. In the process of upgrading your device, it is advisable to periodically check this indicator in order to know how the PC reacts to a particular action.
So, with the location of performance data, everything is clear. What are the ways to increase processor performance? There are several of them, and it is worth considering each in detail.
How to increase processor performance on a laptop and PC
There are several ways to improve device performance.
You need to start by checking the system for viruses. It often happens that a virus sits somewhere in the corner and "eats up" performance a little bit. To do this, you can use any good antivirus.
If this does not help, you can increase performance by using processor overclocking or using PC settings, clearing RAM, and more. First, what is overclocking? To explain this concept, it must be said that each processor has a certain frequency at which it operates. The frequency is measured in hertz and is the main characteristic of the processor. With some manipulations, you can increase the frequency at which it operates. It should be noted right away that this is not something that is very practical: PC performance increases by 15% at most. In addition, when the processor exceeds the clock frequency, the system becomes less reliable.
Many, having heard about overclocking, ask the question: will the system burn out? You can answer it with the words that only in 0.1% of cases the damage cannot be repaired. However, when planning to overclock your device, it is important to remember that it is you who may not be lucky.
Overclocking the processor on a PC and laptop
Definitely overclocking a processor on a desktop computer is easier than on a laptop. Firstly, because overclocking is always accompanied by the release of more heat, and therefore, a more powerful cooling system is needed, which is much easier to replace on a PC than on a laptop.
Secondly, PC components are generally easier to work with than laptop components. How then to increase the performance of the processor on a laptop? Yes, just like on a PC, you just need to carefully monitor the temperature of the processor and in no case allow it to overheat. Consider several processors and ways to overclock them.
AMD
In order to increase the performance of an AMD processor by overclocking it, you will need a special program. For example, AMD Overdrive. It is well suited for AMD type processors. In addition, you will need a utility for continuous measurement. For example, Speed Fan. Both programs are easily found on the Internet. For a clearer example, let's take a specific processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2. How to increase the performance of this processor?
You need to run both of these programs and select the Advanced tab in AMD OverDrive. There is a Clock / Voltage option, one of the lines of which - Select All Cores ("Select all cores") - must be ticked. After these steps, you can start overclocking the processor through the frequency multiplier. According to many IT people, AMD Athlon 64 X2 uses quite a bit of its resources, so you can immediately set 13-14. After a couple of minutes of processor operation at this frequency, you need to measure its temperature. If it does not reach 70 ° C, and the computer works without failures, the multiplier can be increased by 1.
Overclocking can also be done through the BIOS, but with this processor it is easier to do it through a third-party utility.
Intel
Intel is a very popular PC hardware manufacturer and has many different devices that may require different programs and settings. For this example, let's take an Intel Core i5 processor. How to increase the performance of the processor of this company? You can also use the program. You will need a temperature measurement utility and an overclocking program, such as CPU-Z. The procedure will be similar to overclocking AMD.
The second option on how to increase the performance of an Intel processor by overclocking it is to use the BIOS. In order to enter it, when starting the computer, you need to wait until the BIOS of the PC components is initialized and then press the Delete (Del) button. After that, go to the BIOS FEATURES option and find Super Speed \u200b\u200bthere. In this tab there will be an Overlock section, in which you need to select the Optimal Referens section. It will have a Manual option that you need to set. After these actions, all the data about the processor will appear on the screen. We need its frequency, bus data and multiplier. Next, you need to find the BSLK frequency item, where you need to slightly increase the frequency. Having found the optimal value, you need to save the settings and exit the BIOS by restarting the PC.
Many are also interested in improving the performance of specific devices, wondering what to do to increase the performance of Samsung's 535U4C-S02 processor, for example. Well, to solve this problem, you just need to know the components of the PC. This laptop has an AMD Dual-Core A6-4455M APU processor, so the overclocking process for it will be similar to all other AMD ones. Or you can use one of the ways to increase performance without affecting the processor - they are universal for all devices.
How to increase processor performance without overclocking
Despite the myths that you can only increase performance through overclocking, there are many ways to do this by bypassing the interaction with the processor directly:
- The first is the correct one. That is, setting the exact number of processor cores for a more complete use of the potential, optimizing visual effects.
- The second is disk defragmentation.
- The third is regular cleaning and debugging of RAM. Garbage accumulating in RAM in the form of outdated and changed permissions, old links, settings of unused programs greatly slows down its work, which affects the overall performance of the computer.
- The fourth is the removal of old, unused programs, setting up background processes.
- Fifth - autoload debugging.
Increasing PC performance with operating system settings
How to increase processor performance in Windows 7, 8, 10? The main method is based on setting up the operating system.
The fact is that by default, Windows includes many different effects that give the user a beautiful picture. Translucent windows, smooth transitions, shadows cast by objects. If you want to achieve the best system performance, all of them should be turned off.
In order to enter the control panel for additional elements, you need to drive in the search: "Visual effects". The user will need the tab "Setting the presentation and performance of the system". In it you need to find the visual effects control panel. By default, almost all of them are enabled, and to improve performance, you need to change the checkbox to "Ensure the best performance".
The next item is only suitable for those who use third-party antiviruses. Windows has its own built-in, which in this case can be disabled. To do this, go to the control panel and find "Turn Windows Firewall on or off" there. In the left menu, select "Turn off Windows Firewall" for each type of network and click OK.
Now we need to stop the service itself. To do this, you will have to return to the control panel, select "Administrative Tools" and find the line "Windows Firewall" there. By clicking the right mouse button, you need to select "Properties" and stop the service. After that, in the "Startup type" column, select "Disabled". After that, you can safely press "Apply".
Another way to increase the performance of the Windows 7, 8, 10 processor is to adjust the number of processor cores used by the computer. First you need to know their number. Knowing the name of the processor, this can be easily found on the Internet. The name of the processor can be found in the "System" tab in the control panel. Next, you need to press the key combination Win + R and in the window that appears, enter msconfig. Next, you need to find the "Download" tab and select "Advanced download options". The item "Number of processors" should be ticked and select the number corresponding to the number of cores.
In general, disk defragmentation is an extremely necessary option that users never use. One can only thank the developers of Windows OS for the fact that weekly defragmentation is in the default settings. The fact is that when a program is deleted, an empty space remains on the disk, into which the system cannot always shove a new program due to the size difference. And even if there is a small program that fits into the void, most likely there will be a little space nearby that cannot be filled with anything. Defragmentation removes these "holes".
In order to get into this panel, you just need to drive "Disk Defragmenter" into the system search. Here you need to analyze all the disks in turn, and then select a disk whose fragmentation is not equal to zero, and start defragmentation.
Clearing RAM
RAM plays a very important role in PC performance. However, over time, it becomes clogged with various "garbage". To keep it working optimally, it needs to be cleaned from time to time.
To do this, in the system search, you need to drive in "Diagnostics of computer RAM problems." In the pop-up menu, you need to select the first method.
The computer will reboot and start analyzing the RAM. The process takes a lot of time, so it’s worth doing it only when the user is sure that he won’t need a PC right now. After the end, the device will reboot again and provide the user with full information about the work done.
Working with programs, setting up background processes
It would seem, how do programs that the user has not used for a long time affect the operation of the PC? However, they take up space on the hard drive, slow down the work of the RAM. It also takes longer for the computer to boot up and shut down because the system frantically searches for a place to store save files.
Therefore, it is recommended to remove all old and unnecessary programs from the PC. You can use the control panel, or you can use third-party software. One of the best is Your Unin-Staller. This program, unlike the Windows system, removes not only the application itself, but also all its temporary and additional files.
Removing unnecessary programs in startup
This item only affects the launch of the PC, but it is still important. Startup is a Windows system that starts programs immediately after the user logs on to the system. The more programs that are active at startup, the longer it will take for the PC to boot.
In order to enter the startup settings, you need to press the key combination Win + R. A window will appear called "Run", in which you need to enter the line msconfig. The system configuration will open. In it you need to find the "Startup" tab and uncheck all items that are not needed.
Increase performance with in-game settings
The first thing to use if it seems to the player that the game is slowing down is any utility for measuring fps. Some games have it built in. Regarding this number: fps indicates the number of frames per second, therefore, the higher it is, the better. However, if it stays low, there are a few things you need to do.
First, if you're wondering how to increase CPU performance for games and games only, the first thing to look at is the in-game settings. By lowering the graphics level, choosing the right screen extension, reducing the number of effects, you can greatly increase system performance without worrying about overclocking the disk or looking for the right PC settings.
Secondly, setting up a video card can help, because it is this device that is responsible for the graphics. Before calibrating it, you should update the drivers: sometimes it happens that the brakes happen due to outdated software. If the problem persists, you can already go into the video card settings. To do this, you need to right-click on an empty spot on the desktop and select "Control Panel (the name of the video card manufacturer, for example, Nvidia)". There the user will need the "Manage 3D parameters" tab. There are many settings here that improve the graphics in games and which can be completely removed without much damage. For example, V-Sync (vertical sync), triple buffering, anisotropic filtering.
A new powerful computer pleases users with its performance, but over time, its speed is steadily declining. In this case, many have a reasonable question, how to speed up a Windows 7 computer, but at the same time not spoil anything in the system.
Considering the question of how to configure Windows 7, we have already touched on the problem of using various programs and archives with settings. It was about tweaks - small tricks that help increase system performance. However, you can do without third-party software.
You can really affect the speed of a PC or laptop using the usual system optimization.
Many Windows features are not in demand among ordinary users, so they can be safely disabled, increasing the performance of the machine.
Disabling visual effects
The beautiful interface of Windows 7 is a great advantage and at the same time a serious disadvantage when it comes to optimizing your computer.
Various visual effects place high demands on the hardware, slowing down the execution of some more important processes.
If you have a low-power laptop or a computer with old hardware, then performance drops with visual effects enabled cannot be avoided. To fix this flaw in Windows 7, you can use the built-in tools and remove all unnecessary "chips".
To bring the interface back to normal, you must leave the four effects marked in the screenshot turned on. After that, click the "Apply" button and restart your computer for the new configuration to take effect.
HDD Optimization
Files written to the hard disk are divided into fragments that are scattered over the entire surface of the media. This was done primarily for the rational use of free space, but as a result it often turns out that when the user accesses a specific file, the computer is forced to collect fragments scattered over the entire surface of the disk. 
A huge number of fragments of already unnecessary (or deleted) files are also added here. The result is a decrease in the performance of the hard drive and, as a result, the system as a whole. There are two ways to fix this problem:
- Periodic cleaning of the disk from temporary and simply unnecessary files.
- Defragmentation of the hard drive.
Remove from the computer all unnecessary files and programs that take up a lot of space, but are not used for their intended purpose. Leave only the essentials that you can't do without.
To delete temporary files:
After cleaning the system of debris and uninstalling unnecessary programs, you can proceed to disk defragmentation, which is performed by standard Windows tools:
Optimizing your hard drive is one of the most effective ways to increase the speed of your computer. This will be especially noticeable if you have not defragmented for a long time and have not destroyed "computer junk" for a long time.
Increasing the paging file
The lack of RAM and the inability to install an additional bar often leads to the fact that users cannot qualitatively improve the performance of the machine and are forced to put up with a low system speed.
You can increase the paging file using a USB drive and the ReadyBoost technology built into Windows.
As a drive, you can use a regular flash drive or SDHC / SD / MS memory card. Even a regular smartphone or any other device with built-in memory that meets the following requirements will do:
- Support for USB0/3.0 technology.
- Availability of free space (minimum 64 MB, but usually more than 200 MB is required).
There are still some restrictions on the data transfer rate, but they are quite democratic: any modern drive has much better characteristics than you need for ReadyBoost technology to work.
If you want to provide all free space for the paging file, select the "Give for ReadyBoost" option.
Startup cleaning
Even on powerful new computers, after some time after the start of continuous operation, the user notices a decrease in the speed of starting the operating system. First of all, this is due to a large number of unnecessary programs in autorun, which are added there without the knowledge of the owner of the machine.
Various messengers, applications for automatic updates, social network agents and other similar programs, during installation, must be registered at startup and run along with the system, taking up resources.
The best solution is to remove all applications from startup except those that are vital for the system. The latter include antivirus with its services and system utilities. You can clean autoload using CCleaner:
If there is no CCleaner utility, then use the standard tools:
In Windows 8 and 8.1, this operation can be performed from the Startup tab in the Task Manager.
Checking the registry and RAM
The tails left after the removal of programs in the registry negatively affect the performance of the system, which leads to a decrease in the speed of the computer. The solution is simple - periodically cleaning the registry using the CCleaner utility already mentioned above.
If you have never cleaned the registry, then after the first “cleaning” you may notice a serious acceleration of the system.
Do not forget about the RAM, which may also have various failures that affect the final performance. To check the RAM, use the built-in tool "Diagnostics of computer RAM problems". 
Choose the first option, which means reboot and check. Don't forget to close all programs. 
The check can be quite long, so do not schedule any computer-related tasks during it - it is not recommended to interrupt the diagnostics, as this can lead to serious errors.
Power options
The minimum number of users remembers to adjust the power settings, although this is one of the important components of adjusting computer performance. Typically, the power management scheme has three modes:
- Maximum savings - minimum productivity.
- Balanced energy consumption.
- Maximum energy consumption - maximum performance.
Switching the power mode is especially important for laptop owners. By default, the system is set to balanced mode, but as soon as the battery runs out, power saving mode is automatically activated, which reduces performance.
When you turn on the laptop to the network for charging, the economy mode does not switch, although there is no need for it anymore. On such trifles, users lose moments, which then add up to a noticeable slowdown of the computer.
If you are working on a computer or laptop that is constantly connected to the network, then be sure to configure the power scheme:
If necessary, you can adjust the scheme for yourself by clicking on the link “Setting up a power plan”. On the "Advanced Options" tab, you can set your own values.
Enable all processor cores
It is now almost impossible to find a working computer that has only one core; modern machines have 2 or more cores available.
Usually, the operating system automatically checks the type of processor installed, but it often happens that only one core is used at boot.
You can fix this deficiency on your own:
Now, when starting the operating system, all processor cores will be used, which will significantly speed up loading.
Another useful tip that can seriously increase the speed of your computer is to replace the thermal paste on the processor. 
Due to the dried substance between the processor and the cooler, even machines with the most powerful configuration start to slow down, so do not be lazy at least once every 2 years. A more accurate replacement time can be determined by measuring the temperature of the processor - if the value significantly exceeds the norm (about 65 degrees), urgently remove the cooler, clean off the old paste and apply a new substance in an even layer.
Probably, all users at least once blamed their computer for slow work, while not thinking at all that there are a lot of opportunities to speed it up. Many people believe that improving PC performance is difficult and accessible only to advanced users, but this opinion is not entirely true. Yes, there are methods to improve performance that require a lot of skill in working with a computer, but there are many very simple ways to “overclock” a PC. Every user should be aware of these methods. In this article, we will talk about them using the example of the most popular version of Windows today - you will learn how to speed up windows 7.
Disable Visual Effects Windows 7
Turning off the visual effects of Windows 7 is the easiest and most affordable option to improve the speed of the system. To perform this procedure, follow the instructions:
3. A new window will open in front of you, in it click on the "Advanced" tab and in the "Performance" section, click the "Options" button.
4. In the "Options" window that appears, in the "Visual Effects" tab, you will see how many visual effects there are in Windows 7. Of course, thanks to them, the platform looks more interesting and pleasant, but they slow down the speed of its work quite a bit.
5. To turn off all visual effects at once, check the “Ensure the best performance” box, and if you want to turn off the effects selectively, uncheck the boxes you want.
6. That's it, for the changes to take effect, you must click "OK" and restart the PC.
Disabling unwanted audio
Along with visual effects, to make it more pleasant for the user to work with a PC, Microsoft also created system sounds. You will be surprised, but they also require certain resources, and disabling them can positively affect the performance of Windows 7.
To disable visual effects:
1. Press the combination Win + R, in the window that appears, write "mmsys.cpl" and click "OK".
2. A new window will open in front of you, select the "Sounds" tab, set the sound scheme to "Silent", click "OK".
3. Reboot your PC for the changes to take effect.
Disabling the Search Indexing Option
For users who often search for something in the system, Microsoft has provided a very convenient search indexing option, which makes it easier and faster to find files. However, if you rarely use the system search, this option is completely useless and only “steals” the performance of Windows 7. To disable it, do the following:
2. Expand the "Services and Applications" list, click on the "Services" line and in the list on the right, find the Windows Search service.
By default, you can also disable the following services [screenshot below], as practice shows, they rarely benefit the average home PC user.
Removing "extra" programs from startup
Windows has an autoload option. It is responsible for launching a number of programs at the same time as the system boots. These programs include, as a rule, various services and applications, without which the correct operation of the PC will be impossible. But, unfortunately, quite often completely unnecessary third-party programs are added to these programs.
The thing is that third-party software developers include an autoload function in their products, thus making their program more “intrusive”. However, when it comes to running along with an antivirus system, this makes sense. However, there are many programs that run with Windows when they don't need to. Of course, this affects the speed of the PC.
To remove a program from startup, you must:
1. Press the key combination Win + R, in the window that appears, write "msconfig" and click "OK".
2. A window will open, select the "Startup" section in it.
3. Remove the checkmarks from the windows of those programs that you do not need to autoload.
Remember! Without some startup programs, the system will not be able to function correctly, so uncheck only those programs that you are sure are unnecessary.
4. Click OK and restart your PC.
HDD Optimization
At the beginning of the article, we mentioned that we will talk about simple ways to improve the performance of Windows 7, and, for sure, after reading this heading, you thought that we had already gone into the wilds, but this is not the case. We will talk about the simplest hard drive optimization and try to explain in an accessible way why it is required.
The fact is that all files that are written to the hard drive are broken into fragments according to a certain law. This is required in order to maximize the rational use of PC resources. However, it turns out that when a user accesses a particular file, the system has to collect its "pieces" throughout the hard drive. If a lot of unnecessary files have accumulated on your disk, this, of course, significantly slows down the process. That's why, hard disk optimization is a necessary procedure when it comes to how to speed up Windows 7.
The first and most logical way to optimize is to remove unnecessary files and programs. Each user has a lot of “garbage” stored on their PC and it is important to get rid of it regularly. Of course, any, even the most "zero" user knows how to delete files, but sometimes there are problems with programs, although this task is not difficult. To uninstall a program from a PC:
4. You will see a list of the programs you use, decide which ones you no longer need and delete them - to delete, click once on the "undesirable" program and click the "Delete" button.
5. After removing all unnecessary programs, restart your PC.
Another procedure necessary for optimizing a hard drive is its defragmentation. It's a complicated word, but it's simple:
1. Go to "Computer", right-click on the disk, select "Properties" in the drop-down menu.
2. In the window that appears, select the "Service" tab, then click the "Defragment" button.
3. After defragmenting, restart your PC.
If your system is divided into several disks, defragment each of them. Important! The defragmentation procedure, as well as the procedure for deleting unnecessary files, must be carried out regularly.
Meal Plan Optimization
This Windows 7 acceleration method is relevant for laptop users. Very often, disconnecting from the network, laptops automatically switch to a reduced power consumption mode, which, of course, corresponds to the minimum performance. Therefore, it is very important when returning to the network, to switch to high performance mode. Of course, no one forbids using this mode even when working offline, however, please note that in this case the laptop will run out faster.
To switch to high performance mode:
3. Select the "Power Options" section.
4. Put a dot in the "High performance" box.
Changing boot options
By default, at startup, the system does not use all its resources, this is necessary so that the "cold" iron is not loaded to the maximum. However, if your PC has more than 2 GB of RAM and more than one core, you can change the boot settings, thereby greatly speeding it up. For this:
1. Press the key combination Win + R, in the window that appears, write "msconfig" and click "OK".
2. Select the "Download" tab, check the box "Without GUI".
3. Next, click the button "Advanced options", in the boxes "Number of processors" and "Maximum memory", check the boxes, set the maximum value and click "OK" first in the window "Advanced boot options", then in the window "System Configuration".
Results
The PC is a complex electronic technology. In order for everything to work at the right level, you need to make the necessary parameters in the system settings.
It is from the wrong settings that, most often, the computer can work slowly or freeze. When installing different programs, it is important to carefully look for additional applications that are offered to you, they can also slow down the system.
Working at a computer, I want all the transitions through folders and files to be carried out instantly, the same applies to the Internet. But, it happens that for this you need to wait a few seconds, and when loading the program, even a few minutes. Let's see why this happens and what to do to normalize the process of the computer.
Why speed up your PC
With a little effort, and once spending about an hour, you can significantly speed up your PC.
This will give you the opportunity to:
- do more;
- get the job done earlier;
- less nervous;
- work more efficiently.
Acceleration means:
- quick opening of folders;
- quick launch of programs;
- quick tab navigation in the browser, etc.
What speeds up the system
If Windows 7 is used, then the question of the expediency of acceleration is always relevant. Not all users take advantage of the full range of features of this system.
Therefore, a rational step would be to speed up the system by disabling unused programs. At the same time, such acceleration allows you to free up system resources and transfer them to the execution of user tasks. As a result, more complex programs can work and a significant reduction in the time for processing commands. This shift in priorities allows you to more closely match the goals of the computer owner.
Video: How to speed up your computer
Ways to speed up computer performance on Windows 7
Before you speed up your computer, you need to decide on the tasks that it will perform. In this regard, you can choose several ways to help improve performance. All of them imply exemption from the use of unnecessary applications, services, gadgets and programs.
The most effective ways are:
- disable GUI effects;
- removing unnecessary programs from startup;
- stop unused services;
- deleting unnecessary files from the desktop;
- disable gadgets on the desktop;
- registry cleaning.
We clean programs in autorun
To clear autorun and speed up the system, you must:
Stop unused services.
For this operation, you need to enable those programs that you will constantly use (text editor, player, and others) in order to activate the necessary services.
This will highlight what is needed for work:
Cleaning the registry
This way to speed up the performance of Windows 7 is the easiest if you use a special program for this purpose. For example, CCleaner is suitable for this. It will allow you to painlessly part with unnecessary garbage not only in the system registry, but also in other places on your computer. The operation of this application is simple:
HDD defragmentation
This operation, roughly speaking, collects scattered files into one heap. This makes it easier for the system to find them.
To start the defragmentation procedure, you must:
In the window that appears, you first need to select the analysis, and then, based on its results, perform the necessary actions. Defragmentation must be done before you speed up turning on your Windows 7 computer in other ways. It happens that this procedure can shorten the long turn-on time.
Delete files from the desktop
For fast system operation, a clean desktop will be an important condition. The fact is that Windows 7 constantly pays attention to files, folders and shortcuts that directly lie in this place. Basically, they are constantly present in the computer's memory as unnecessary ballast.
If the desktop contains large movies, folders with a large internal structure, and other files, then they must be moved to a logical drive. This method well speeds up the work of an old computer that is cluttered with files.
Visual effects
Any colorful transitions and animations in the computer work affect its speed. Therefore, it is worth finding a middle ground between beauty and performance, or completely focusing on work.
To turn off effects:
Slow loading of the computer when turning off / on, what to do
To answer the question: how can you speed up the boot of your computer, you need to pay attention to the paging file. The system always deletes it before shutting down, and it takes a long time to do so. Therefore, the cardinal way will be to disable this operation.
To disable this feature, do the following:
As a result, it turned out that we set 0 seconds to perform the file deletion operation. In fact, the file simply remains in place untouched.
In order to speed up the system boot, you need to perform the following operations:
Increasing RAM
Adding to the existing amount of RAM is an easy way to improve performance. The downside is that you have to spend money on the purchase.
This method globally increases the speed of not only the operating system, but all programs in general. But if there were critical errors in Windows 7, then this method is unlikely to help. It should be used only when other methods have not given the desired result.
Video card selection
A noticeable improvement in performance will be when installing a more powerful video card. It will work faster and will not take a lot of resources from the system. You need to pay attention to the amount of own memory in the video card, the more it is, the better.
It is also worth noting that powerful video cards need a separate power supply. They consume an impressive amount of energy compared to a computer. Therefore, you need to make sure in advance that the power supply can withstand such a load.
Virus check
The most common computer performance problem is virus infection. They can enter the system mainly through the Internet, or through removable media.
With a constant connection to the Internet, the constant operation of an anti-virus program is necessary. If not, then you need to regularly check the system for viruses. On the Internet, the speed of which is high, it is much easier for viruses to get into the system. Therefore, the antivirus program must be on the alert. This article should help you tune Windows 7 for maximum performance. Regardless of your computer settings, these tips will help ensure a stable performance. After the actions taken, which are described above, there will be a guaranteed improvement in the speed of work.
When working on performance, it is worth keeping in mind the features of each computer build. When making changes to the registry, you need to be extremely careful not to delete data, without which the system will stop working.
