Often, PC users find that the more powerfulthe processor, the higher the performance of the computer. They are right, but only in part. The processor significantly affects the speed of information processing. However, to characterize the speed of the machine should be based on the evaluation of all its components.
Windows 7 is most prominently represented ascomputer performance is estimated based on the performance of the main components of the system. To display this characteristic, you must use the Start button to enter the Control Panel and open the Counters and Performance Tools. If this item cannot be found on the Control Panel, then the settings of the panel itself should be changed by ticking the Small icons category in the View window.
Computer and system performance indexdetermined by the smallest estimate of its components. For example, if the speed of a processor or memory maximally gets 7.5 points, and the work of the hard drive is barely able to pull out by 5, then the overall score will be as minimum - 5 points.
This performance characteristicdevice reflects only the work of the system equipment, which, in extreme cases, can be replaced by a new one. If there is a need to speed up the system and increase computer performance, then there are many methods that do not require additional capital investments.
Disable unused programs running in the background
This procedure will significantly free up RAM and CPU usage. Through the Control Panel, you need to enter the Administration folder. and launch the System Configuration application. In the Startup and Services tabs, uncheck programs that are not required to run when the operating system boots.
Cleaning and defragmenting the hard disk
System performance depends onWinchester works. If the hard drive is cluttered to the limit, then the braking of the computer will be secured. The recommended free memory on it, for modern operating systems, should be at least 10-15 GB.
Defragment the disk will allow you to streamlinesaved data and free up additional space for writing. To start the defragmentation process, go through Start, Computer, select the desired local disk and in Properties, click the Defragment button in the Service tab.
Removing unused programs and cleaning the registry
Many programs installed along withoperating system or when buying a computer may not be needed in the future. Such applications should be removed, because, even inactive, they consume a certain system resource, and affect the performance of the computer.
Remote applications usually leave traces insystem registry, so it should also be periodically cleaned. To do this, you can use special programs created for cleaning and optimizing computers, for example, free AnVir Task Manager, CCleaner, Glary Utilities and others.
Adding memory and increasing the paging file
Even the most powerful processor will not be able to work in full force if it is not supported by a decent amount of RAM. When upgrading a computer to this fact should be given special attention.
Swap file reserved on harddisk, is used as an alternative to RAM. To change this parameter, in the System window, find the link to the Advanced parameters and in the opened window, in the Advanced tab, under the Speed item, click the Parameters button. Next, on the Advanced tab, look for the Change button and set the required values.
Check for viruses and malware
Viruses and extraneous programs, usually livingindependent life, in addition to causing irreparable damage to the operating system and information on the hard disk, can significantly load virtually all components of the device, reducing their impact. In order to improve computer performance, you should periodically clean it with antivirus software.
Evaluation of antivirus software
Antivirus programs running in the backgroundmode, check all the activities of the system, identifying various deviations in its work. And the more actively they search for viruses in it, the more processor resources they require. Here you should explore the settings of programs, or try to change the antivirus to another.
Turning off visual effects and clearing the Desktop
Some interface settings may bedisabled in favor of increasing the performance of the processor, and clearing the desktop from all sorts of "garbage" and files with high weight will allow you to unload the RAM.
Internet browser optimization
Many modern sites are so loadedmultimedia content that sometimes even a powerful computer is not able to cope with their processing. To eliminate braking when working on the Internet, you can reconfigure the browser, or change the settings for individual pages of sites by turning off the animation, sound, execution of scripts or plug-ins.
Regular computer restart with long-term use, it will eliminate failures and errors that occur during the execution of programs, and relieve memory.
Overclocking processor, RAM, hard disk, video card also increase productivitycomputer. However, excessive diligence in this matter can lead to failure of the overclocked device. It is worth recalling that the overall assessment of the speed of the system is determined by the minimum assessment of the work of its components.
