Every user is interested in high computer performance. In order to maximize the speed of Windows 7, you can use a number of measures, both completely simple and requiring specific knowledge.
Increasing the performance of Windows 7 using standard system tools
One way is to manually configure the system. If the PC starts to slow down and freeze, this does not mean that it is time to contemplate a new purchase. It is also not necessary to change or reinstall the OS. Perhaps your system is not configured correctly and you just need to optimize these settings.
So, you can follow these steps to overclock your system. First, you should pay attention to the startup settings. Programs that are marked for autorun slow down the system at boot time. It is better to remove all applications from startup. This will immediately affect the performance of Windows 7 for the better.
Next, make a choice: a bells and whistles interface or performance. If the speed of work is more important, go to the "Control Panel", open the "System" tab and configure the "Advanced system settings", namely in the "Advanced" section find "Performance" and click on the "Settings" button. In the dialog that opens, find "Visual Effects" and check the box "Provide best performance." After that, all visual effects will be disabled, the user himself can choose what he cannot do without, but these parameters should be minimal. Apply the new settings by clicking OK.
Review the information on how to clean the registry. If you do not have the skills, it is better to use special programs for cleaning the registry, for example, the CCleaner utility. It will help you analyze and show you the files that can be removed from the registry.
Disable services that are not in use. To do this, go to the "Control Panel", then "Administrative Tools" and "Services". Here, without disrupting the system, you can turn off auto-update, firewall, security center, time service and services to monitor devices that are not there or they are not used. To disable any service, double-click on its name and on the "General" tab specify "Startup type" and select "Disabled". After that, you need to restart the system.
Optimizing antivirus software
Analyze the operation of the anti-virus software installed on your PC. You should also work with its settings, since the actions of the antivirus program also greatly slow down the system. First of all, this concerns software from Kaspersky. In it, you need to configure the option for compatibility with other programs. To do this, go to "Settings", then to "Advanced options" - "Compatibility". Next, check the box “Concede resources to other programs”. You also need to optimize the schedule for downloading updates and virus scans. It is advisable to take them out for a time when the computer is not in use.
