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- Uninstall: some programs come with the ability to run an uninstaller and remove the program from your system and others do not. For those that do not, you’ll need to click “Start” to access the “Control Panel.” Once in the Control Panel, select “Add or Remove Programs” to display the list of programs. Once you locate the program you want to uninstall, select it from the list and then click the “Remove” button. Just follow the prompts from there to have Windows begin uninstalling the program. This does not necessarily completely remove the program from your PC, there are software utilities available to completely remove programs from your computer’s hard drive as well as clean up the entries left in your Windows registry.
- Windows Registry Cleaning: throughout the life of any computer systems using Microsoft
Windows, hardware and program errors are inevitable. Installing, Uninstalling, and
general usage of programs and hardware leads to eventual errors and sometimes corruption
in the Windows registry. The registry is the foundation of your operating systems
as it determines how each program and each piece of hardware should run and, therefore,
impacts the speed and overall performance of your system.
The registry is very technically complex and should only be manually cleaned by someone who knows exactly what they are doing as mistakes here could require reformatting your hard drive. I recommend using a registry cleaner or even better a system optimization program that will not only clean and fix your system registry, but also clean up system files, completely uninstall programs, fix errors, remove un-needed startup programs, and boost the overall speed and usability of your computer.
If your PC is still operating slowly or you are not seeing any performance improvements after using the above tips, it is possible that your system may be infected with a virus or spyware/adware.
Some symptoms to look out for if you suspect a virus are slower PC performance, the sound of constant accessing of your hard drive for no apparent reason, programs that start without you opening them, and /or corrupt files or programs. Always keep your anti-virus software up to date and run the program regularly to prevent infection.
Spyware/Adware are types of programs that are becoming more and more common on the internet and are installed on your system without you knowing about it. These programs typically watch your activity on the internet and some even attempt to collect your private information and passwords. They will also invariably cause some performance issues. Check for spyware or adware on your system with one of the anti-spyware programs available for best results.
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