Faster PC performance

Installed the malware bytes and running scan now.


Its most of the internet browsers, use Google Chrome, FF and IE don't tend to work well together with my anti-virus.


Its the Hewlett Packard G5345UK Desktop
 
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01867418&tmp_task=useCategory&cc=ie&dlc=en&lc=en&product=5049773#N476

Like I say, make sure you have backed up everything before you do this!!!!

Obviously doing this will make it like new, you will need to run all antivirus update, windows update, itunes updates etc and restore any backed up up content.

It's a rather extreme step, but one that will ensure your PC is like new.

BTW BACK STUFF UP!
 
a system restore will load all the pieces of bloatware trial shyte again if originally bought from the likes of pc world ..curry's etc...in fact re installing a slow pc system again with unwanted trials

a fresh virgin install windows os only is the way to go...beware tho...depending on when your os was released there will be days of updates to perform...and a treasure hunt to find drivers...oh happy days
 
Vast majority of PCs aren't supplied with a Windows OS disk, they are supplied with an OEM licence key and a backup partition, so virgin install would be preferable, but probably not possible

It's probably easier to remove all the trial rubbish than find drivers etc.

Backup/System Restore/Updates/Restore backed up info good few hours minimum.
 
While we're on the subject of uninstalling crapware, a recommendation for

http://download.cnet.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html

Uninstalls programs and does a thorough check to remove rubbish that is normally left behind.
 
Ok will have to consider doing the re-install thing another day when I've got a few hours!

Just completed a malware scan - 92 detected items! Which I've removed them all.

CC is the next one I guess after my Norton scan.
 
You really want to limit all the start-up shit that will result in unnecessary background items running too.

A nice lean Anti-Virus is a must also. Microsoft Security Essentials is very good... free, efficient and effective.
 
Soluto is a good tool as it tells you what is starting up, how long it takes and whether it thinks it's necessary.

CCleaner has an option too I think.
 
Anyone considering downloading CCleaner, be careful

I have downloaded something, from the links posted, and my IE and Google Chrome sessions are damned awful All I get is constant references to adobe acrobat wanting to run something.

I've actually spent real money (cash back promise, let's see what that is worth...) on this sh1t and it's making my laptop worse, not better
 
Be careful with MSCONFIG it has the capacity to break all things.
Defrag is unlikely to make a massive difference these days.

Try add remove programs in Control Panel and remove any programs you don't use.
Soluto in itself slows boot and uses resources but can be handy if you are trying to check boot times.

CCleaner has a handy Startup section and doesn't run all the time.
Most programs that run "in the background" have an icon in the system tray (by the clock) see if there are any you don't use/need and check the settings for the "start with Windows" check box - uncheck it.

Make sure you have enough space on your C: drive (a bare minimum of 10% but preferably at least 20% free)

As ever try and do these things one at a time so :
a) you know what makes the difference
b) you can reverse the change that breaks something you need.
 
Re: RE: Faster PC performance

n1vlo said:
a fresh install is the only way...the other stuff is smoke and mirrors

but install linux mint or another flavour.you wont get slow downs
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I second both these points!
 
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