Over time, the computer boots up more and more slowly, the operating system becomes clumsy and awkward. There comes a time when it is necessary to start optimizing and cleaning the system to speed up loading and return the computer to its former speed.
Necessary
Computer running operating system, antivirus
Instructions
Step 1
Run an antivirus program to make sure that processes running on the machine are not spawned by viruses. Set the settings to scan running processes and RAM. Be sure to enable the removal of detected threats.
Step 2
Launch the "Start - Programs - Startup" menu and make sure that there are no program shortcuts in this folder. These applications often consume a lot of memory. Remove applications you do not need from startup.
Step 3
Clean the Windows registry branch with the address "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun". To do this, start the registry editor through the buttons "Start - Run - regedit". Examine the full path to the application being launched in the Value field. Delete unnecessary entries by right-clicking and selecting "Delete". Before any manipulation of the registry, it is advisable to create a backup copy. To do this, in the editor window, select the file - "export" menu item. Give the file a name and select the value "entire registry". Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
Step 4
Analyze the Windows services running on your machine and disable those that are not in use and are wasted. To do this, right-click on the "My Computer" icon, select "Management" from the context and in the window that opens, go to "Services and Applications".
Step 5
Clean up the hard drive. Windows has a standard Disk Cleanup utility with great functionality. Run it from the menu "Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools" and, using the tips and tricks of this program, clean the disk of accumulated temporary files, files of deleted applications, overgrown log files, installation logs.
Step 6
Go to the "Control Panel" and run the "Add or Remove Programs" module. From this window, you can uninstall applications that are no longer needed.
Step 7
Finally, run the system disk defragmentation utility from the menu "My Computer - Manage - Disk Defragmenter". Select a drive from the list of drives, right-click on it and select Defragment from the context menu. All the operations performed will optimize the system and speed up the computer boot.
