It's not uncommon for problems in games to manifest over time and literally appear out of nowhere. It also happens otherwise - the slowdown of the computer manifests itself at the beginning, immediately after the installation of an application. There are reasons for everything, but both of these cases have one thing in common - they interfere with the enjoyment of the Windows 7 user. To eliminate this, you can try to increase the performance of your PC.
Why games slow down on Windows 7
First, the user needs to pay attention to the settings of the game itself, in particular, graphical ones. The thing is that players are trying to install and play such games, the system requirements of which do not correspond to the technical characteristics of the device. This is the simplest and most obvious problem that every PC or laptop owner can face. You can easily fix this problem - change the graphical settings of the application you are using, set all values to the minimum.
Often, PC and laptop users simply forget to keep track of the drivers for the video card and other system components, which, of course, negatively affects the optimization of the computer as a whole and leads to problems in games.
Laptop users, in contrast to those who sit at personal computers, may experience problems associated with strong heating of the device. For laptops, this is very important, since most often they are not operated as they should be. Surely, if you have such a device, then you will put it on the table and sit at it in the same way as at a stationary PC. You will most likely make yourself more comfortable, such as lying on the couch or bed and placing the laptop on top of you. Most models of such devices have a cooling system at the bottom or on the side. This means that when working on various soft surfaces, the device can “absorb” large amounts of dust, and this is extremely harmful for the cooling system and, as a result, for the entire device.
Stationary computers can also overheat, but this is usually due to other reasons - high performance indicators of the central processor and other components and the lack of an effective cooling system - a cooler that simply cannot physically generate all the heat coming from the CPU.
Optimizing your computer: how to increase performance
Optimization of the operating system in our time is available not only to highly qualified engineers, but also to absolutely ordinary users. It will allow you to achieve the best performance of the entire system as a whole and improve the performance of games both on a stationary computer and on a laptop.
Working with the system registry
The registry is present on every computer. This is a kind of database that contains various kinds of information about the configuration of a personal computer or laptop, settings of the operating system used, software parameters. It is quite natural that a fragmented and cluttered system registry can cause errors in the operation of a computer, a significant deterioration in PC performance. Information is entered into the system registry every time you install and uninstall software, so unnecessary garbage can remain here. You can find problems in the registry using special programs, in particular, CCleaner:
Finding problems in the registry
Correcting problems in the registry
Removing unnecessary data in the registry
Remember that the registry of this operating system is prone to fragmentation, which is why the performance of computers on Windows 7 regularly deteriorates. System utilities, unfortunately, cannot effectively work with the system registry, so you will have to install an additional program, for example, Auslogics Registry Defrag.
Defragmenting and cleaning your hard drive
You don't need any additional software to clean up your hard drive and defragment it. Everything can be done using traditional Windows 7 system tools. To perform defragmentation, perform the following manipulations:
"Computer" on the "Start" menu
Selecting "Properties" of the disk
Defragment the disk in the "Service" tab
Defragment the selected disk
This procedure allows not only defragmentation to improve performance and optimize the entire system, but also change the file system of the disk (usually NTFS is used).
The defragmentation time depends on the size of the selected disk, the amount of information on it and the degree of file fragmentation. Thus, the process can take from several minutes to several hours. It is advisable to stop using the computer at this time, as this will lead to a strong slowdown in the PC.
Cleaning and freeing up RAM to speed up processes
The number of programs and applications running has a significant impact on performance. All of them have an impact on the computer's RAM, therefore, before starting system-demanding software, you should close everything that you can.
First, you need to close those programs that you do not need at the moment. Typically, all active applications are displayed in the task manager. You can open it with a simple key combination Ctrl + Alt + Del or click on the taskbar at the bottom and select "Task Manager".
Launching the task manager
A window will immediately appear with a list of all running applications. Select the one that you do not need at the present time and click on the "End task" button.
We clean RAM by disabling unnecessary applications
Of course, in addition to active and visible applications, other applications that work in the so-called background mode also participate in the work of the computer. All these programs can be seen in the same Task Manager if you go to the Processes tab.
Disabling processes to free memory
As a rule, some of them can have a significant impact on the performance of the PC, its optimization, but remember that disabling processes unknown to you can lead to data loss or deterioration of the computer's performance (especially if you end the system process). It is for this reason that it is advisable to disable only those processes that you know.
Optimizing visual effects
Windows 7 provides an updated graphical interface - Aero, which consumes an impressive amount of system resources. Accordingly, it can affect system optimization, and turning it off will allow you to achieve the best performance indicators. Problems with this interface usually occur only on weak computers and laptops with an integrated or just an old video card. In all other cases, changing the visual effects will hardly change anything.
In order to reduce the consumption of system resources, it is not at all necessary to completely disable Aero. You can change some settings in a special menu:
Open the "System" parameter
Click on the tab "Additional system parameters"
Configuring Performance
So, here's a complete list of custom visuals. If you do not want to completely disable the Aero interface, you can uncheck only the following items: animated controls, fading, casting shadows, displaying them, displaying a rectangular selection.
Disable interface visual effects
Disabling these options will optimize the system and leave a nice looking operating system interface. Of course, you can turn off other settings as well, but remember that in this case the effect will be much more noticeable.
BIOS setup
BIOS is an integrated environment designed to change the hardware settings of a computer. By adjusting the BIOS, you can get the best performance from your PC or laptop.... It is not recommended to flash the BIOS or change parameters such as processor frequency, bus speed, etc., as you risk that your CPU will simply burn out. Therefore, we will consider the simplest, optimal, even for ordinary users, opportunities.
First, pay attention to the setting of the cooling system (depending on the BIOS version, the names of the items may change). For this:
We enter the BIOS settings
Configuring the cooler in BIOS
Secondly, if your device has two video cards (integrated and discrete), then in the "BIOS" Advanced menu you can change the settings for switchable graphics. To do this, select the VGA Mode SELECT item and indicate what you need in the list: dGPU Mode - the built-in video card is activated or Power Xpress Mode - the discrete video card is activated.
BIOS switchable graphics options
Setting up the swap file
The paging file is a kind of addition to the RAM. We can say that this is virtual memory that the user can configure on his own. The paging file is taken from the hard disk of the user-specified size. As you know, the transfer speed of the hard drive is much lower than the RAM, so it is impossible to say that the paging file can completely replace the RAM, but it has a beneficial effect on the overall optimization. To change and configure the paging file:
Open the "Control Panel"
Open the "System" parameter
Configuring Performance
Click "Change" in the "Virtual memory" section
A settings window will appear, where you select the disk partition, the paging file of which you want to change, click on the "Specify size" button and set it. Remember that the paging file is essentially a specific area of the hard drive. It is not recommended to set a large value, because the system will automatically place data about programs in this file, and access to it is much slower than to RAM, therefore, performance may drop. The optimal size is approximately 30% of the amount of RAM. The last step is to press the "Set" button and restart the computer for the changes to take effect.
Setting up the video card
Improper graphics settings can contribute to poor performance on Windows 7. This problem is most relevant for laptops, since they have integrated and discrete graphics cards. It will not be a secret for anyone that modern manufacturers regularly release not only drivers, but also system settings for their products. For example, for Nvidia - Geforce Experience, and for ATI Radeon video cards - Catalyst Control Center. Many settings can be changed with this software, including optimizing the device as a whole.
So, if you have a discrete and integrated video card, then you need to change the options in the software you are using. For video cards from Nvidia:
Opening the Nvidia panel
Setting up an Nvidia graphics card
Nvidia software settings
Thus, you can configure any application, and now, after launching it, all work will be redirected to the video card that you specified.
For video cards from ATI Radeon, everything is a little different:
Opening Catalyst Control Center
Changing the Catalyst Control Center View
Performance Tuning in Catalyst Control Center
Thus, the system will automatically launch the most powerful graphics adapter after activating a specific application.
ReadyBoost function
Few people know, but the Windows 7 operating system provides the ability to use flash drives as an additional data caching device. So users can significantly increase the speed of performing data read-write functions, respectively, optimize their computer or laptop, and improve performance. You can activate ReadyBoost in the following way:
Running the ReadyBoost option
Configuring the ReadyBoost parameters
Everything is ready to use, a special file will be created on the flash drive, in which the information of programs and applications will be placed. Remember that the flash drive should never be removed, at least until you have finished using your computer.
Using additional software
Most of the above manipulations can be performed using special software. In addition, such programs often have additional functionality, advanced settings that allow you to optimize the system in the best way.
Razer Game Booster
Razer Game Booster is one of the most popular applications that provides a wide range of options for optimizing games and other programs installed on your computer. The utility is free and you can easily find it on the Internet. To work, you need to register on the developers' website, which will not be difficult for anyone, and then enter the program interface using your username and password.
The setting is performed in a few clicks - just specify the "Game mode", after which the system resources will be directed only to the game launched by the user:
Of course, everything would be fine, but the program works ideally only with powerful computers. Therefore, on older PCs, it is better to use other optimization utilities.
This program appeared a long time ago and gained a good reputation. It is used everywhere, as it has a pleasant and intuitive interface, as well as all the necessary functionality to optimize the system. The program is distributed free of charge. Therefore, any user can easily find it on the net and download it. CCleaner allows you to analyze the system, including finding information that may be hidden in some applications. This information can be viewed after starting the "Clean" function. Also, using such a utility, you can scan the registry, as mentioned a little earlier, respectively, this tab is selected. There are few disadvantages of this program, in fact, that is why many PC users resort to using it. Perhaps the only thing that can be noted here is the ability to delete important data from the registry, but even here the user will be promptly notified of the creation of a backup copy.
GameGain
GameGain is software that allows you to get the most out of your computer or laptop. It has a very pleasant and intuitive interface, a minimum of settings, which means that almost no one will have any difficulties in working with GameGain. This utility is also free and you can easily find it on the net and download it. After starting, a window will appear in which you will be asked to select the operating system, as well as the type of processor. As you specify this data, move the slider until you get optimal performance. It should be said that the operation of the computer at the maximum "overclocking" parameters, and in the case of this program, it will be "overclocking", leads to a decrease in the operating time of the computer or laptop. You risk losing your "iron friend" ahead of time.
System Care
System Care is a program designed to clean the system files of the operating system from various debris. Unfortunately, the program is paid, and also does not have the ability to change the language, and for some Russian-speaking users this can be an obstacle. In addition, System Care has a rather complex interface, vaguely reminiscent of CCleaner, but unlike this program, users will have to figure out what and where is located here. Unfortunately, this program is of no use. It spreads in a viral, fraudulent way, and after the very first scan of the computer, during which there are supposedly viruses and a huge amount of unnecessary junk, you are given the opportunity to buy it.
Driver booster
Driver Booster is a program that automatically searches for the latest drivers for key elements of a personal computer or laptop. This utility will be useful to everyone, since you need to update drivers regularly, but each time looking for them for your component model is a very boring task. This free software can be easily found on the Internet and installed on your computer. Driver Booster has a clear and simple interface, performs a quick and convenient check for updates, does not need constant user control. Unfortunately, batch updating drivers with this utility is often very time-consuming and regularly requires a system reboot. Nevertheless, it is a very handy and good program.
What should I do to make sure the games don't slow down again? How to keep the system in order?
To stop games from slowing down, you should regularly keep your computer or laptop in good condition. Try to avoid installing many unnecessary programs, completely clean the system of software, and also do not forget about the system registry, which, even after deletion, may contain residual files and data. To do this, use CCleaner and make it your "best friend". Defragment and analyze the system once a month, then the games on your computer will stop slowing down.
Performing these operations will allow each user, regardless of the configuration of the personal computer, to optimize the operation of the device, to increase performance both in online and single games. Check regularly for residual data, files and delete them, then the computer will work efficiently.
Why do I need to keep my PC clean?
The prices of buying a new computer may drop, but taking a few small steps to take care of your PC can help extend its life. This way you can save money for the time being. Even a brand new computer can benefit a lot from optimization. Just because a PC is new doesn't mean it will work just fine. Many computers come with an inordinate amount of software and startup programs installed, which can be removed quickly to improve performance. Proper regular care of your computer - just like changing the oil in your car - will dramatically improve the performance of your PC. Here are some important tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your computer.
The following instructions are for Windows users, specifically Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (including 8.1).
How often should I clean my computer?
The main steps you must follow to optimize your system are:
1. Remove programs you never use
Your computer may have been purchased with certain programs installed that you do not use and which will not be useful. This can be manufacturer-installed software (such as trial versions and limited edition programs that the software company suggests you will try, such as antivirus software, various utilities, software from computer manufacturers such as Dell, Vaio, Toshiba , Acer, etc.), as well as software that you installed yourself but do not want to use or do not need anymore - for example, utilities designed to help you manage and configure your computer's hardware and software, previous anti-virus programs, etc.
Here's an easy way to display a list of all programs installed on your PC and remove those you don't need:
2. Limit the number of programs that are loaded into the computer's memory when the system starts
Many programs are designed to load automatically when Windows starts up. Some of them will show their interface as soon as the system boots, others will show an icon in the system notification area, but there are also programs that will run invisibly in the background (for example, backup programs, settings or synchronization tools) that you you won't even know.
All of these auto-loading programs can make the PC start up longer, and if they are not closed after startup, they also continue to use memory and can decrease performance.
Based on materials from the Internet portal. Translation into Russian: Alexander Ryabov
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Optimizing your computer in a few simple ways. Probably there is no person who does not have a computer in the house. Everyone uses it for different purposes: work, business, study, entertainment, and this is not a complete list of what this car is for.
But every time a person does something, he not only benefits himself, but also harms the operating system, we can say: "clogs up" it. Because of this, the system starts to "slow down", in other words, it starts to work slowly. In this article, I want to tell you how to optimize your Windows system without any effort, and thereby speed up your computer.
You can speed up your system in many ways, both manually and using programs. For maximum optimization, I advise you to use both various utilities and the manual method. I'll tell you how to do it.
Manual optimization method
This method is quite long. The first step is to remove the programs you don't need. Yes, it sounds corny, but they take up a lot of space on your hard drive, which is needed for system performance. It’s very simple. Go to "Control Panel" in the "Programs" section, select "Uninstall Programs".
Then you will have a list of installed programs. Choose what you don't need and delete one by one. I think it will not be difficult.
The next step is to speed up the startup of the operating system itself. There are a number of programs that are automatically loaded with Windows, even if you don't need them at the moment. Then why are they loading our system? They also load RAM. To prevent this from happening, we will exclude them from startup. To do this, open the "Start" menu and in the search field enter "msconfig", press "Enter", after which you will see the system configuration window.
Uncheck programs that you do not want to be loaded with the system.
Again, a very simple step, but very useful. I'm talking about checking your computer for viruses, as well as suspicious programs on your computer. It often happens that users have no idea that such a "smart" machine has a lot of viruses. At first glance, they are not, but in fact, they load your system, and this is the least they can do. Which antivirus should you choose? It's up to you to think. Maybe someday I'll talk about this in another article.
The next step that will speed up the work will be to reduce the rendering on your computer. Shadows, dropped windows, fading, and other miscellaneous actions also slow down your system. All this can be turned off. Of course, the view will be much worse, but it will make Windows work much faster.
Disabling the effects can be done in the following way: right-click on the "My Computer" shortcut and select "Properties". In the window that opens, on the top left, select "System Protection". After that, you opened the system properties, where you need to go to the "Advanced" tab. In this window, in the first subheading "Performance", select the "Options ..." button. After that, you will be presented with a list of visual effects. Uncheck the boxes for effects that you can do without. If you need to disable all the effects completely, then in the same window select the "Provide the best performance" item and click the "Apply" button, after which all visual effects will be disabled. This will make the system run faster.
The next step will be. This process will optimize the storage of files on disk. In simple words, every day we can install several programs, after which we remove some of them. And after uninstalling the program, the disk space remains unoccupied, and the following programs that will be installed will be installed in other partitions on the disk.
Thus, the space that was freed after uninstalling the program will not be used, which greatly affects system performance.
Such a breakdown of programs into fragments reduces the speed of their reading, which reduces the speed of the program. The defragmentation process shifts all parts of the program into an empty area of memory on the disk and makes them read in a row, which greatly speeds up the program.
To do defragmentation, you need to open the properties of the local disk in the explorer (My Computer), in the window that opens, go to the "Service" tab. There, in another sub-heading "Disk Defragmentation", click on the "Defragment ..." button where you will need to select a disk and start the process.
Finally, you need to delete all temporary files on your computer. They are just useless files that you don't need! To do this, open "Start", enter "% Temp%" in the input field and press "Enter", after which a folder will open for you. Delete all files that are there. If you see a window that notifies you about the impossibility of deleting a file - do not be afraid, just skip this file. I think this is the end of the manual optimization method.
Optimization method using the program
I will show you this method by using the Wise care 365 program as an example. This is a paid program with a lot of possibilities. I will not talk about all its capabilities, I will only talk about how to optimize the system.
When you start the program, the "Check" tab opens, which improves performance and much more that is listed in the program. Click the "Start" button to start the test. After the check has passed, click the "Fix" button, after which the error correction process will go.
Next, go to the "Cleaning" tab, where you can clean up the registry, deep clean, and clean up the system. Press the "Start" button to start and wait for the end of the check. After that we press the "Clear" button. To make another type of cleaning, you need to select it in the panel on the left. I advise you to do all types of cleanups to improve performance.
The next step will be to go to the "Optimization" tab, where you can make a full system optimization, defragment the disk, compress the registry, as well as set the startup programs. To do this, select the action you need on the left in the menu and with one click of the button start doing the work that was described in the first method.
These were all the items that we need in this program.
Output
As you can see, optimization can be done in different ways. As it turned out, using the program to do this is much easier than manually. Therefore, I advise beginners to do system optimization in the second way, but already advanced users can do it in the first way. But the main thing to remember is that you need to optimize your computer, no matter which method you choose. Without this, Windows will not be able to work stably and for a long time.
An interesting topic and always relevant is how to increase the speed of your computer. In the modern world, the race against time is becoming more and more interesting, everyone does their best. And the computer plays an important role here. How can he infuriate with ridiculous brakes at a crucial moment! At this moment I am visited by such thoughts: “Kick, well, I don’t do anything like that! where are the brakes from? "
In this article, I will analyze the 10 most effective ways to increase the performance of your computer.
Replacement of components
The most obvious way is to replace the computer with something more powerful, we will not consider it. But it is quite possible to replace some spare part (component). You just need to figure out what can be replaced by spending less money, and getting the maximum increase in computer performance.
A. CPU it is worth replacing if the new one is at least 30% faster than the established one. Otherwise, there will be no noticeable increase in productivity, and a lot of funds will be required.
Extreme enthusiasts can try to overclock their processor. The method is not for everyone, but nevertheless it allows you to postpone the upgrade of the processor for another year, if the overclocking potential of the motherboard and processor allows. It consists in increasing the nominal frequencies of the central processor, video card and / or RAM. Complicated by the individual characteristics of a specific configuration and the possibility of its premature failure.
B. RAM... Definitely add if all memory is loaded during operation. We look through the "Task Manager", if at the peak of work (when everything that can be opened) is loaded up to 80% of the RAM, then it is better to increase it by 50-100%. Fortunately, it is now worth a penny.
C. HDD... It's not about the size of the disk, but about its speed. If you have a slower hard drive from the economy series with a spindle speed of 5400 rpm, then replacing it with a more expensive one with a speed of 7200 rpm and a higher recording density will add performance. In all cases, replacing with an SSD drive makes users very happy. The performance before and after is completely different.
You can approximately determine the bottleneck in the computer configuration using the standard Windows 7 performance assessment tool. To do this, go to Control Panel -> System and click “Assess performance” or “Refresh”. Overall performance is determined by the lowest metric, so the weak link can be identified. For example, if the estimate of the hard disk is much less than the estimate of the processor and RAM, then you need to think about replacing it with a more efficient one.
Computer repair, cleaning
The computer may be slowing down due to some kind of malfunction, and simple repairs will help improve performance. For example, if the processor cooling system malfunctions, its clock frequency is greatly underestimated, and as a result, performance drops. It can still be trivial to slow down due to the components of the motherboard due to the strong dustiness! So first, try to clean the system unit thoroughly.
Defragmentation and free disk space
If you have never heard what it is or have not done it for a long time, then this is the first thing that will need to be done to increase the speed of your computer. Defragmentation gathers pieces of information on the hard drive into one piece, thereby reducing the number of read head movements and increasing productivity.
Lack of at least 1 GB of free space on the system disk (where the operating system is installed) can also cause a decrease in overall performance. Keep track of free space on your disks. By the way, for the defragmentation process, it is desirable to have at least 30% free space.
Reinstalling the Windows XP / 7/10 operating system
Reinstallation of 90% allows you to increase the computer's performance by 1.5-3 times, depending on its "filthiness". This operating system is so arranged that over time it must be reinstalled. I know people who "interrupt Windows" several times a week. I am not a supporter of this method, I try to optimize the system, get to the bottom of the true source of the brakes, but anyway, I reinstall the system about once a year, and that is due to the fact that some components are changing.
Basically, if I didn't have such a turnover of programs, then you can live 5-10 years without reinstalling. But this is rare, for example, in some offices where only 1C: Accounting and Microsoft Office are installed, and nothing has changed for years. I know such a company, Windows 2000 has been there for more than 10 years and it works fine ... But in general, reinstallation is a good way if you do not know how to increase the speed of your computer.
Using optimizers for operating system settings
Sometimes it is possible to significantly increase the comfort of work with the help of special programs. Moreover, in most cases, this is almost the only simple, fast and suitable method. I already wrote about one good program called earlier.
You can also try the good utility PCMedic. It is paid, but this is not a problem. The highlight of the program is in a fully automated process. The entire program consists of one window in which you need to select your operating system, processor manufacturer (Intel, AMD or other) and the type of optimization - Heal (cleaning only) or Heal & Boost (cleaning plus acceleration). Press the "GO" button and that's it.
And one of the most powerful programs is Auslogics BoostSpeed, although it is also paid, but there is a trial version. This is a real monster that includes several utilities to increase the speed of your computer on all fronts. There is an optimizer, a defragmenter, and cleaning the computer from unnecessary files, and cleaning the registry, and an Internet accelerator and some other utilities.
It is interesting that the program has an advisor that will tell you what needs to be done. But always check what is advised there, do not use everything indiscriminately. For example, the advisor really wants the automatic Windows update to work. Those who did not buy licensed Windows know that it can end badly ...
For optimization, there are also cleaning programs, for example CCleaner, which clean the computer of unnecessary temporary files and clean the registry. Removing trash from disks can help free up space.
But cleaning the registry does not lead to a noticeable increase in performance, but it can lead to problems if important keys are deleted.
IMPORTANT! Before making any changes, be sure to!
NECESSARILY view everything that the cleaners want to remove! I scanned my computer with Auslogics Disk Cleaner and at first was glad to have 25GB of trash in my trash can. But remembering that I recently cleaned the trash, I opened the files prepared for deletion in this program and just went nuts! There were ALL my most important files, my whole life over the past few months. And they were not in the basket, but in a separate folder on disk D. That would have deleted it if I had not looked.
In Windows 7, you can slightly improve performance by simplifying the graphical interface. To do this, go to "Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Options" and disable some of the checkboxes or select "Provide the best performance".
Motherboard BIOS settings
The BIOS stores the most basic computer settings. You can enter it while turning on the computer using the Delete, F2, F10 or some other keys (written on the screen when the computer is turned on). A strong decrease in performance can only be due to critical jambs in the settings. Usually it is configured normally and there is no need to intervene and even harmful.
The easiest way to correct the settings for optimal is to go into the BIOS and select an option like "Load Optimal Settings" (the spelling may differ depending on the BIOS), save the settings and reboot.
Disable unnecessary services and programs from autorun
Today, almost every second installed program climbs its nose into startup. As a result, loading the operating system is delayed indefinitely, and the work itself is slowed down. Look at the system tray (near the clock), how many unnecessary icons are there? It is worth removing unnecessary programs or turning them off from startup.
This is easily done using the Windows' built-in System Configuration utility. To run it, press the combination "Win + R" and enter "msconfig" in the window. In the program, go to the "Startup" tab and uncheck the extra checkboxes. If after the reboot something is missing, then the check marks can be returned back. You should have an idea of what programs you have installed and.
One powerful way to improve performance is ... disabling your antivirus. Bad, of course, but while doing resource-intensive tasks, I sometimes disable antivirus.
You don't need to do this while surfing the web or installing unknown software!
Installing the latest drivers
This can really help, especially if you have installed very old or default drivers (by default from Microsoft). Motherboard chipset drivers are the most influential, but others can degrade performance as well. You need to update the drivers for each device, and you can find them on the manufacturers' websites.
It is best to update drivers manually, but there are many automatic driver update programs available. For example, a good one will scan devices and look for updated drivers.
Choose your operating system wisely
If you are still running Windows XP with 2 gigabytes of RAM, then I advise you to quickly switch to Windows 7, the performance will increase. And if you have 4 GB or more, then feel free to install Windows 10 64-bit version. The speed of work will increase even more, but only in 64-bit programs. Video, audio and other resource-intensive tasks can be processed 1.5-2 times faster! It's also time to change Windows Vista to 7.
Do not use different Windows assemblies for installation, such as Windows Zver and the like. They are already crammed with necessary and unnecessary software, moreover, they are often buggy.
Viruses
Although they are in my tenth place, this does not mean at all that you should not pay attention to them. Viruses can significantly slow down your computer or even freeze it. If there is a strange decrease in performance, then it is worth scanning the system with one of the scanners, for example. But it is better to have a reliable anti-virus installed, for example DrWeb or Kaspersky Anti-Virus.
In this article, we have discussed the basic methods of how to increase the speed of your computer. I hope this article helped you save the most important thing in our life - it is time that should be used productively, every hour and every minute, and not wasted. In the next articles I will touch upon the topic of increasing computer performance more than once, subscribe to blog updates.
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At some point, the user may notice that his computer started to work in a strange way. The loading of the operating system is slow. Programs began to slow down noticeably. Incomprehensible messages began to appear on the screen more and more often. If the described situation is familiar to you and you do not understand what and how to do, do not despair. In just a few minutes you will learn how to optimize your computer and what recommendations should be followed so that such troubles do not happen again. Today you are going to familiarize yourself with incredibly useful material. After reading which, your knowledge will increase. You will put them into practice a little later. As a result, you will get invaluable experience! Want to feel confident? Then let's go, dear reader!
Why is your PC running slowly?
The answer is simple: because you don't know how to optimize your computer. Everything is elementary! However, in order to eliminate any malfunction, you need to understand the cause. In this situation, there may be several of them. Let's take a look at the most likely performance opponents:
- Infection of the operating system with malware.
- Hard disk prophylaxis has not been performed for a long time.
- Many programs running at the same time.
- Littered registry
- Outdated drivers.
- The operating system is not updated.
How to Optimize Your Computer: A Step-by-Step Guide
It should be understood that only an integrated approach to the problem of "PC slowness" will lead to the desired result of your actions. So here we go!
Step # 1: Scan your PC
Make sure that the installed program to protect your computer has up-to-date anti-virus databases. Perform a deep scan of all partitions of your information storage (HDD).
Step # 2: Clean up disk space
- Go to the start menu.
- Select "All Programs".
- Go to "Standard" - "System" - "Disk Cleanup".
- Indicate on which of the disks you want to clean up.
- After the system has analyzed it, you will be presented with a list in which you need to mark the items that need to be cleaned.
- Then confirm your actions by agreeing to delete the selected files.
As you can see, a practical solution to the question: "How to optimize computer performance?" does not require a lot of knowledge in the field of computer literacy. By the way, this operation should be performed on all sections of your hard drive.
Step # 3: Free up disk space
A critical situation is when there is little space left on the system partition of your drive, which is usually denoted by the letter "C". Therefore, it is recommended to delete or move to another area of the HDD all unnecessary files from the desktop or from the root directory of this disk.
Step # 4: Defragment your drive
- Go to the start menu.
- Select - "My Computer".
- Click on one of the sections of your HDD with the right mouse button and go to the "Properties" item.
- In the window that opens, click on the "Service" tab and activate the "Run defragmentation" button.
Note that optimizing your computer for free is incredibly fun. In case of your ignorance of "what and how" you would have to contact a specialist. As you can imagine, this option is fraught with the loss of time and, of course, a certain amount of money.
Step # 5: Edit the startup menu
The fact is that the programs you install, for the most part, are registered in a special area of the system. When the OS boots, the software on the priority list starts automatically and stays in the background, nevertheless consuming computer resources. Therefore, autoloading needs to be adjusted.
- Press the key combination "Win + R" at the same time.
- Enter the "msconfig" command.
- Disable programs you don't need.
However, be careful during the "editing" process. Disable only those objects that you are sure of. Thus, you will be able to significantly optimize the performance of your computer. Windows 7, by the way, is incredibly productive when the user compassionately monitors the "health" of the system as a whole. Remember, startup is one of the most critical areas of your PC's performance.
Step # 6: clean up the registry
This article will not consider a solution to the problem using standard system tools. Since, first of all, it is dangerous in the "performance" of a beginner. Therefore, it is recommended to download specialized software that will automatically clean up the registry without affecting critical parameters in the system records of the OS. It makes sense to familiarize yourself with the list below.
- CCleaner;
- AusLogics BoostSpeed;
- Advanced System Care;
- Wise Memory Optimizer;
- Reg Organizer;
- Vit Registry Fix.
All of these programs do an excellent job of the overall optimization process. Install any of them and your problems will diminish.
Step # 7: Update Drivers and OS
Today, unfortunately, there are no decent free programs for solving such a range of tasks. You can only count on the support of your motherboard manufacturer. In other words, you need to constantly monitor the release of new driver versions specifically for your motherboard. As for updating the operating system, it is strongly not recommended to disable the automatic option in Windows (download new changes for your OS). Since the security of your computer directly depends on their relevance.
In order to optimize the performance of your computer, Windows 8 has an incredibly powerful set of various utilities. It is the fastest operating system from Microsoft. However, without preventive maintenance, which must be carried out systematically, the "speed", perhaps, will only be a memory. However, the recommendations below are relevant for all systems in the Microsoft family.
- Always use the monitoring tools built into the OS. This will help you easily find the "devourer" of system resources.
- If the amount of RAM is low, allocate more space for the paging file.
- Do not use resource-intensive programs at the same time.
- Monitor internet traffic.
- Keep your BIOS up to date.
By following the recommendations, you yourself can optimize the performance of your computer. Windows XP or another OS from Microsoft will literally "fly" if you take full responsibility for all the moments of proper maintenance of your PC. It is worth noting another important factor in a "fast working" system - a properly configured BIOS. The basic computer system manages the hardware "stuffing" of the PC, often hiding from the user the unused resources of the machine, and this is the potential ...
Finally
Now you have enough knowledge to properly optimize your computer for free. The information provided to your attention will eventually turn into an invaluable experience. Provided, of course, if you apply everything that you have learned about. However, in addition to everything that you have been able to read and master, there are many other all kinds of methods, the use of which will allow the user to achieve significant changes in computer performance. For example, upgrading the PC hardware - increasing the amount of RAM by adding additional RAM strips ... But this is the topic of the next article. We wish you stability and fruitful work!
