[compdict]

So I've had this computer for about a year now, and I think it's being bogged down by some malicious programs or stuff. I haven't really cleaned it because I'm not sure what the best programs to remove the stuff are.

I know that Spybot is okay, Adaware is okay, and HiJack This is also good, but what else could I use to clean my system? Like defrag it or something?

Basically I'm looking for any and all suggestions as to how to speed my computer's performance up, as well as clean it.

[Nigel Lew]

What operating system?

Nigel

[davin]

if u r using Windows Vista switch to Windows XP this speed up your computer

[alex27]

If you really want to clean your computer why you don't reformat you pc?

[aciam]

go for a higher memory to maximize and speed up the use of applications

[bradwarden]

Click Ctrl+ATL+DEl and check all your processes . Remove unwanted processes by pressing end process and remove them from startup my running MSconfig . Also using spyware cleanup program / anti-virus to scan your computer once helps . Do defragmentaion of your disks if it is possible .

[seomartian]

try to clean it with anti virus. or back up your files and reformat to make sure that your computer was in good.

[cpar]

One of the most common things to bog down a system is bloatware that starts when your computer starts, but is not really needed.

For cleaning, I would suggest using a combination of Adaware, Spybot, and ClamWin. After you have removed all of the virus/maleware, go through and remove unnecessary programs that start with the computer. Spybot has a nice tool that allows you to easily disable start programs and provides information.

Just don't start deleting stuff though and instead uncheck the programs so that they do not start. Then once you are sure you don't need it you can delete it. Google the start programs or check out the info provided by spybot.

After you have this under control, go in and optimize your services to cut out the unecessary ones.

[sivaji]

Originally Posted by davin

if u r using Windows Vista switch to Windows XP this speed up your computer

But a lot of options available at windows vista