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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Good afternoon, dear readers of the site, in this article we will learn how to increase performance in windows 7 .
If your computer slows down and freezes, do not think that it is time for you to buy a new computer orreinstalloperating system. All problems can be due toincorrect settings.
So let's start speeding up your computer.
Step 1... First of all, you need configure autoload. Startup programs slow down the system at startup.You need . This is one way to improve the performance of your system.
Push Start choose Control Panel... Click on the link System... Then, on the right side of the window, select Additional system parameters... In the Additional tab in the block Performance push the button Parameters...
In the opened window Performance parameters in the tab Visual effects put the switch in the box Provide the best performance... This option turns off all visual effects on your computer. But if you cannot do without any component, then you can include it, but no more than two. After adjusting the performance settings, click OK... And then one more time OK.
Step 3... Also, for the speed of your computer, it is important to have good antivirus, which is able to find various kinds of threats and viruses. And also do not overload the system. I use antivirus Kaspersky Internet Security 2012... It has an option that allows you to avoid conflicts with other programs and slow down your computer.
To enable this function in the main window of Kaspersky Internet Security 2012, click on the link Customization then go to the tab Extra options(fourth in a row) and select Compatibility.
In the window Compatibility options check the box Concede resources to other programs.
Step 4... Another way improving performance it . The program does an excellent job with this action. CCleaner... In the main window of the program, you can analyze the system and the program will advise you on what needs to be removed for more efficient operation of your computer.
Step 5... Disable unused services. In order to disable services you need to click Start and choose Control Panel... Next, select Administration and in the window that opens, double-click on the word Services.
In the window that opens, you can disable the following services:
- Automatic update.
- Windows firewall.
- Print spooler (if there is no printer).
- Infrared communication monitor.
- Time service.
- Help and support.
- Security Center.
In order to disable service double click on it. In the window that appears in the tab Are common in field Launch type put Disabled and press OK... After that, we reboot the system.
That's all. I think these tips will be enough for you to increase performance in windows 7.
There is no doubt that the "operating systems" of the Windows family over time begin to behave somewhat strangely: the system "slows down", the applications freeze, the forced termination of a process is not performed, surfing the Internet becomes more and more difficult, the speed of access to programs or sites crashes, etc., etc. Every user has encountered this (this is not discussed). Let's see how you can optimize your system.
Why does my computer slow down over time?
There are any number of reasons for the decrease in efficiency. It is clear that a "clean" system "flies", be it XP, Vista, 7, 8 or even 10, but this continues for the time being.
Problems begin after installing a huge number of user programs and applications, frequent Internet access, large amounts of fragmented data, unnecessary keys and entries in the system registry, etc. In some cases, computer performance can be reduced due to virus attacks. But first things first.
Ways to optimize Windows using standard methods
Naturally, the Windows OS developers did not disregard the system optimization. True, for this they have provided the user with a minimum set of tools. Unfortunately, in any Windows system, tools for working with the system registry with automatic error correction or optimization are completely excluded from the set. There is only an editor, which is strongly discouraged by an uninitiated user.
Let's take a look using standard Windows tools. There are several ways to do this: cleaning the disk, defragmenting, changing the startup and paging file settings.
As you figure out how to improve the performance of your computer using the Disk Space Cleanup utility, it is worth saying that this method works best in conjunction with the service for removing temporary Internet files, cleaning cookies and browsing history.
The cleaning program itself removes unnecessary files, and cleaning browser elements and allows you to speed up the work on the World Wide Web.
Defragmentation, as such, can also be used as a program to speed up your computer. The fact is that during the constant installation of user applications, copying, deleting or moving files on the hard drive, holes appear in the logical partition. So the system rushes about in search of the required file when receiving a request.
The defragmentation process moves frequently used program files to the fastest areas on the hard drive, thereby reducing the time it takes to access the applications themselves.
With regard to startup items, the situation is somewhat different. Probably, many users have noticed that when calling the system configuration menu with the msconfig command (Run Menu), on the tab of automatically loaded items, you can often see a mountain of processes that are launched together with the system. Naturally, each such process runs in the background (invisible to the user) mode often uses a lot of system resources unnecessarily. These can be various monitoring services, updates, background diagnostics tools, etc.
How can you improve the performance of your computer in such a situation? It couldn't be easier. You just need to disable all startup items (uncheck the boxes of the running processes). In general, ideally, you can leave only two components (of course, if you do not need to launch specialized processes): the ctfmon service, which is responsible for displaying the language bar in the system tray, and an antivirus scanner that is constantly running in real time. Disabling background services will solve the problem of how to increase the performance of your computer on Windows 7.
As for the just mentioned "seven", then with a sufficiently large amount of RAM, you can also use changing the parameters of the paging file, which is responsible for physical memory. If there is a lack of "RAM", services and programs are unloaded to the hard disk and use specially reserved space for this to free it. How to increase the speed of the computer in this case? If you have, say, 8 GB of "RAM" or more, it is generally recommended to disable the paging file so that there are no unnecessary calls to the hard disk (which, of course, affects the functioning of the PC not for the better). As it is already clear, the speed of a Windows 7 computer can increase, and quite noticeably. This is especially pronounced with an increase in RAM (the "seven" supports RAM up to 192 GB).
Using third-party software
There is probably no need to explain that Windows tools are not effective enough. It is best to use third-party utilities that allow you to improve the performance of your computer more efficiently without user intervention by using the standard and optional modules included in each software package. Many of these tools "operating systems" Windows can only envy.
Principles of work of programs-optimizers
Typically, all optimization programs have a unique tool, often referred to as one-click validation and optimization. In this case, each application has its own default settings, which check and accelerate the main services and system components. The same defragmentation is much faster, and the result exceeds all expectations.
However, in the problem, using automated utilities, I would like to separately note tools such as registry scanners with subsequent correction of errors and removal of obsolete keys and incorrect entries, registry defragmenters (based on the principle of defragmenting the hard drive to speed up access), complete uninstallation of programs and applications, computer cleaners garbage in the form of residual or unnecessary files, performance optimizers due to the correct disabling of unused background services, Internet connection accelerators, etc. Consider some of the most famous and popular utilities for optimizing Windows systems.
Uninstallers
The "native" Windows uninstaller (Install Shield Wizard), unfortunately, does not cope with its functions one hundred percent, leaving after removing programs a heap of garbage not only in the form of files, but also entries in the system registry.
It is better to turn to professional utilities here. For example, iObit Uninstaller is almost the best application of its kind. It integrates into the "Programs and Features" section of the control panel, but it can also be called manually.
What's interesting is that there is a special Forced Uninstall function. First, the standard removal of all program components is performed, and then the search for residual (non-removable) files and entries in the registry begins. By selecting all the components associated with the remote application, you can once and for all get rid of even the mention of the fact that such and such a program was once installed on a computer.
Advanced system care
The Advanced System Care application is a unique program for computer performance that combines a huge amount of functionality.
In addition to standard tools for checking and optimizing the system, here it is worth highlighting in-depth scanning for malware, detection of potentially unwanted programs and applications, improved tools for removing software components, quick fixing of incorrect entries in the system registry and its optimization, fixing incorrect shortcuts and links, as well as a special turbo mode that allows not only to disable unnecessary system services in real time, but also to optimize the network connection to speed up Internet access.
Glary utilities
Glary Utilities is another system optimization utility. As expected, it has a special 1-Click Maintenance mode for quick cleaning. It is believed that of all applications, this software product has the best one-click optimizer.
The add-on modules contain many tools that will come in handy for all occasions. It makes no sense to describe all of them, since, as a rule, they are not much different for most programs.
Asampoo WinOptimizer
Asampoo WinOptimizer is one of the simplest but powerful enough utilities for cleaning and optimizing Windows systems.
When errors are found and corrected, the same method is used as in all other cases. Of course, this program cannot be compared with the Advanced System Care package, but for novice users who need to quickly and efficiently optimize the system, it will do. It allows you to easily improve the performance of your computer. Windows XP was originally the main platform for this application, so it is with this system that the program works best.
Windows 7 Manager
The Windows 7 Manager utility allows you to quickly and effectively solve the problem of how to increase the performance of your computer on Windows 7 (as the name implies, it was developed specifically for this "operating system").
In the functional set, in addition to standard modules, you can find tools for displaying detailed information about the system, including Windows and Office installation keys, changing system context menus, optimizing running system processes, an editor for some system files, and much more.
Which is better to use?
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the performance of a computer with any operating system on board can be improved using any of the above programs. Naturally, you can use other, no less interesting utilities, for example, CCleaner. As for the programs that were considered here, it seems that the most powerful Advanced System Care package will be the best option (especially since the iObit Uninstaller is already included in the installation kit). For Windows 7 systems, you can use the dedicated Manager. Well, for an ordinary user, simple utilities are suitable, where you do not need to use additional modules or advanced functions and settings.
Perhaps all users have at least once accused their computer of slow work, while not thinking at all that there are many opportunities to speed it up. Many people think that improving PC performance is difficult and only available 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 know about these methods. In this article we will tell you about them using the example of the most popular version of Windows today - you will find out how to speed up Windows 7.
Disable Windows 7 visual effects
Disabling Windows 7 visual effects is the simplest and most affordable way to improve system performance. To complete 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 are available in Windows 7. Of course, thanks to them, the platform looks more interesting and nicer, but they do not slow down the speed of its work.
5. To disable all visual effects at once - set the "point" in the "Provide the best performance" box, and if you want to disable the effects selectively, uncheck the desired windows.
6. Everything, for the changes to take effect, you must click "OK" and restart the PC.
Disabling unnecessary audio
Along with visual effects, to make the user more pleasant to work with a PC, Microsoft has also created system sounds. Surprisingly, they also require certain resources, and turning them off can have a positive effect on the performance of Windows 7.
To turn off 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 "Silent", click "OK".
3. Restart 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, making it easier and faster to find files. However, if you rarely use search in the system, this option is completely useless and only "steals" the performance of Windows 7. To disable it, do the following:
2. Expand the list of "Services and applications", click on the line "Services" and find the Windows Search service in the list on the right.
By default, you can also disable the following services [screenshot below], as practice shows, they rarely benefit the average home PC user.
Removing "unnecessary" programs from startup
Windows has an autorun option. She 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, completely unnecessary third-party programs are often 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 launching an antivirus along with the system, it makes sense. However, there are many programs that run with Windows when there is no need to do so. Of course, this affects the speed of the PC.
To remove the 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. Uncheck the boxes of those programs that you do not need to start at startup.
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.
Optimizing your hard drive
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 wild, but this is not the case. We will tell you about the simplest optimization of a hard drive 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 efficient use of PC resources. However, it turns out that when a user accesses a particular file, the system has to collect its "pieces" all over the hard disk. If a lot of unnecessary files have accumulated on your disk, this, of course, significantly slows down the process. That's why optimizing your hard drive is a must when it comes to speeding up Windows 7.
The first and most logical way to perform optimization is to delete unnecessary files and programs. Each user has a lot of "garbage" stored on his PC and it is important to get rid of it regularly. Of course, anyone, even the most "zero" user, knows how to delete files, but sometimes problems arise with programs, although this task is not difficult. To uninstall a program from your PC:
4. You will see a list of the programs you are using, decide which of them you no longer need and uninstall them - to uninstall, click once on the "unwanted" program and click the "Uninstall" button.
5. After removing all unnecessary programs, restart your PC.
Another necessary procedure for optimizing a hard disk is defragmenting it. A difficult word, but it is performed simply:
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 on the "Run defragmentation" button.
3. After defragmentation, restart your PC.
If your system is split across multiple disks, defragment each one. Important! The defragmentation procedure, as well as the procedure for removing unnecessary files, must be carried out regularly.
Optimizing your meal plan
This method of accelerating Windows 7 is relevant for laptop users. Very often, when disconnected from the network, laptops automatically switch to a lower power consumption mode, which, of course, corresponds to the minimum performance. Therefore, it is very important to switch to high performance mode when returning to the network. Nobody, of course, prohibits the use of this mode during autonomous work, however, keep in mind that the laptop in this case will be discharged faster.
To enter high performance mode:
3. Select the "Power supply" 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" hardware is not loaded to the maximum. However, if your PC has more than 2 GB of RAM and more than one cores, you can change the boot settings, thereby significantly speeding up the boot process. 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 No GUI box.
3. Next, click the "Additional parameters" button, in the "Number of processors" and "Maximum memory" boxes, check the boxes, set the maximum value and click "OK" first in the "Advanced boot parameters" window, then in the "System configuration" window.
Outcomes
The Windows 7 operating system is now widely used on modern computers. Over time, we may face the problem of slow loading and computer performance. One of the reasons is the slow loading and operation of Windows 7. Speeding up the operation of this operating system directly affects the increase in computer performance. This can be achieved in several ways. The first is the optimization of Windows 7 by means of the operating system itself. This is the fastest and most affordable way to solve the problem of fast loading and performing tasks on your computer. The second method involves the use of special software. There is more than one program for optimizing Windows 7. Here we will look at several of them.
Windows 7: Speed up your work with built-in capabilities
The first thing to look out for is the temporary files directory. It is located on the system drive and, as it grows, can affect the speed of the system. To access it, open the Run window from the Start menu. This can be done by pressing the Windows key + R key combination. In the field that appears, enter the% temp% command, and then click OK. In the window that opens, folders will appear that you can safely delete. There is not a single useful or needed file here. This is system junk. If some files are not deleted, that's okay. This means that they are used by some of the running programs. These files can be deleted later. Thus, we have cleared the directory for storing temporary files.
Working with the system disk
Go to the "My Computer" window and find the system drive. As a rule, it is denoted by the letter C. Optimization of Windows 7 involves performing several operations with the system disk.
Clean up drive C
Click on the disk icon with the right mouse button and select the "Properties" command at the very bottom. Then, in the "General" tab, click on the "Cleanup" line. Many users are afraid to click on this button, thinking that all information will be deleted. They confuse it with the Format command. In fact, there is a search for unnecessary files. Therefore, all your documents, films, music, etc. will remain intact. In the window that appears, you need to put a checkmark in front of all the elements and click on OK. Everything. Disk C has been cleared of system junk.
Service Tab
It is all in the same "Properties" window. In this tab, you will need to perform two operations. First, check the disk for errors, and then defragment it. These procedures take a certain amount of time. How much depends on how often you run them and how cluttered the system disk is. To improve the performance of your computer, it is recommended that you repeat these procedures for all physical and logical drives. Thus, when you click on the "Check" button, the system will check the hard drive for errors and notify in case of serious problems. After that, she will offer to fix them. To execute this command, you must uncheck the "Automatically fix errors" checkbox. If you leave it, the system will be able to start scanning only after restarting the computer. But it is better to leave the lower checkbox. In this case, the system will try to fix the bad sectors. This process is quite lengthy and can take about 30-60 minutes. It all depends on the size of the disk and the number of errors found.
Defragmentation
On a hard disk, information can be recorded both in adjacent and simply in free sectors located in different places on the surface of the disk. Thus, one file can be scattered in pieces over the entire surface of the disc. It is fair to assume that this greatly slows down the reading of this file and, as a result, the system as a whole. In this case, the disk is said to be highly fragmented. It is necessary to defragment it. To do this, in the "Service" tab, you need to click on the defragmentation button. The windows may differ depending on the version of Windows 7. "Maximum" may differ from "Home" in this respect. However, there are always two buttons: "Analyze Disk" and "Defragment Disk", so there won't be much difficulty here.
Thus, using such simple functions, you can slightly optimize Windows 7. Acceleration of the system can be immediately noticeable. If no special shifts were noticed, then we continue. Next, you will need to configure the operation of the system itself.
Disabling unnecessary effects and swap file
Optimization of Windows 7 is also done by disabling unnecessary graphical effects on the system. Although this will not bring a special increase in performance. Better to pay attention to the swap file. This is such additional virtual memory. The bottom line is that our computer uses the hard drive as RAM. Thus, virtual memory consists of RAM and an area on the hard drive. And it turns out that the system works, by and large, at the speed of a hard disk. Although it is assumed that Windows uses the drive only when there is a lack of RAM, in fact it turns out that it always uses it. If you have more than 4 GB of RAM, you can disable the paging file. A hard disk is for storing data, and only current processes should be stored in RAM, and a hard drive is in no way suitable for this. Its data transfer rate is too low. To make changes, go to the "Control Panel", then click on the "System" button and open the "Performance Settings" tab. There is an Advanced tab next to the visual effects. By clicking on it, you will see the size of the paging file. Usually it is automatically installed by the system and equals 3.5-5 GB. By clicking on "Change", remove the top checkmark and put a full stop in front of "No swap file". Before that, select the disks to which this will apply.
Then press "Set" and OK. After a reboot, the changes will take effect. After these modifications in Windows 7, the acceleration of the system should be noticeable. If this did not happen or the computer began to work slower, then it is better to include the paging file. Also, some toys require a swap file to work. It is recommended to set its size from smallest to largest. But it makes no sense to expose more than 1 GB.
Registry changes
Now let's go a little deeper. Further adjustments, if performed incorrectly, may cause the system to malfunction. Therefore, you do them at your own peril and risk. There is a real acceleration of the laptop. Windows 7 allows you to quickly make these settings. Let's get started. In the "Start" menu, select the "Run" command. You can also click on the Windows + R icon. In the window that appears, type the regedit command. A window of the system registry editor will open in front of us. In it, select the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE folder, then the SYSTEM folder. Then select Current Control Set and then Control. Below we find the file WaitToKillServiceTimeout.
By default, on Windows 7, 8 the value is 10,000-15,000, and on Windows XP and Vista - 20,000. You need to change it to 5000. It will not harm your computer in any way. The program will simply complete twice as fast. It is not recommended to set less than 5000. This is because programs may not have enough time to exit properly and will complain about unexpected closing. Click OK and after reboot it will all apply.
system configuration
Now let's try to change a few things in the system configuration. To do this, open the Run window again and enter the msconfig command. In the window that opens, select the "Startup" tab. All programs that start to load automatically when the system is turned on and during its operation are displayed here. It's up to you to decide, of course, but it's better to uncheck most of the processes. Leave only those that are related to the operation of Windows and antivirus programs. As a last resort, you can always return here and turn it on again. Click "Apply" and after restarting the system, they stop automatically turning on. This greatly increases the boot speed of your computer. Further, in the same window, go to the "Download" tab.
Here we need to speed up the very start of the computer. Click on "Advanced options". At the top, put a tick in front of the number of processors and set their maximum number on the computer. Here, both physical and logical cores are considered. We also put a tick in front of the maximum memory. The maximum amount of RAM on your computer should appear here. Then click "Apply" and OK.
But here you need to be careful. It happens that after setting the maximum number of cores after a reboot, the system crashes. In this case, you must boot into Safe Mode and return to the default settings in the msconfig window ("Boot"). Then you need to restart your computer.
Power supply
Optimization of Windows 7 also takes place by adjusting power consumption. To improve system responsiveness and computer performance, you need to choose the right energy plan. We go to the "Control Panel", then to "System and Security". Here we select "Power supply". In the settings, select "High performance". It will also help speed up the system. However, for laptop owners, this can drain the battery quickly.
Speeding up work with third-party utilities
As mentioned above, there is a large amount of software. Various programs promise you to speed up your Windows 7. CCleaner is one of the best and most popular in the field. Having launched this utility, we need to pay attention to three functions: "Windows Cleanup", "Application Cleanup" and "Registry Cleanup".
When cleaning Windows, you must check all the boxes. The only place where it is better to remove it is at the very bottom. Thus, you will save several hours of time. The more checkboxes are set, the more thoroughly the system will be cleaned of various debris. Next, click the "Cleanup" button. Later you can see the report here.
Then go to the "Applications" tab. Here we also put all the checkmarks and press the "Cleanup" button. Everything is ready, we are looking at the report.
The last step is cleaning the system registry. Here we also select everything in the left column and click on "Search for problems". After that press "Fix" and then "Fix marked". Your computer is now healthy. This procedure can be done as many times as you like: once a month, once a year, or every day. It will not harm it. We can recommend doing this as soon as you notice small glitches, slowdowns, "glitches" of the system. CCleaner is a simple and lightweight Windows 7 optimization program.
Thus, you have learned the basic procedures that affect the speed of your computer. Windows 7 is optimized quite simply, and the above procedures are recommended to be carried out in case of system crashes and slowdowns. If they do not lead to the desired result, then in this case it is necessary to turn to computer specialists.
