Vista make slowly computer ?

Tips for Slowly computer running in Vista :

• Check the computer configuration against recommended requirements for Windows® Vista™.
  
  Minimum system requirements for Windows Vista :
  * 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
  * 512 MB memory
  * 800 x 600 SVGA display
  * 20 GB hard drive space, including 15 GB available free space
  
  Recommended system requirements for Windows Vista :
  * 1.0 GHz or faster x86 or x64 processor (single or multiple core)
  * 1 GB memory
  * Windows Aero capable graphics requires DirectX 9-class GPU that supports a WDDM
  driver, Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware, and 32 bits per pixel.
  * Adequate graphics memory
  * 40 GB hard drive space, including 15 GB available free space


• Run Windows Update:
  
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: Windows. From the displayed list, select Windows Update.
  2. Verify "Windows is up to date" with important updates.
  3. If not, install updates.


• Run Anti-spyware Scan (Windows Defender):
  
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: Windows. From the displayed list, select Windows Defender.
  2. On the toolbar, click Scan.
  3. System scans for spyware.
  4. After scan has finished and if items are found, remove items from Quarantined items.
  


• Run Antivirus Scan
  
  1. Open Antivirus program, and then click on Scan.
  2. System scans for viruses.
  3. After scan has finished and if items are found, remove items from Quarantined items.
  

• Clear Browsing History.
  
  Open the properties for Internet Explorer 7 using one of the following methods:
  
  ** Click Start, right-click Internet, and then click Internet Properties.
  ** Click Start. At the top of the list, click on Internet, then click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
  ** Click Start, in the Start Search box, type: Options. From the displayed list, select Internet Options.
  
  To delete all browsing history:
  1. Under Browsing History, click Delete.
  2. Click Delete all.
  3. At the Delete Browsing History pop-up, check Also delete files.
  4. Click Yes.
  
  To delete Temporary Internet Files via the Folders route:
  1. Under Browsing History, select Settings.
  2. Click View Files.
  3. Select all files (Press CTRL+A).
  4. Press the Delete Key.
  5. At the Warning confirmation screen, click Yes.
  6. Files are deleted.
  7. Click OK to return to Internet Options.
  
  Note: If there are multiple User Names, repeat the Delete Temporary Internet Files process for each user name.


• Use Disk cleanup to remove additional files on drive:
  
  1. Click Start, in the Start Search box, type Disk. From the displayed list, select Disk Cleanup.
  2. At the prompt, select either My files only or Files from all users on this computer.
  3. On the UAC prompt, click continue.
  4. Select drive to clean (usually C:).
  5. Check files to be deleted (description below will explain deletions.)
  6. Click OK at prompt, and then click Delete Files.
  7. Disk cleanup starts and cleans.
  


• Remove unwanted programs:
  
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: Programs. From the displayed list, select Programs and Features.
  2. Remove the unwanted programs.
  


• Use Check Disk (chkdsk) to repair your hard drive:
  
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: cmd. From the displayed list, right-click cmd, and then select Run as administrator.
  2. On the UAC prompt, click continue.
  3. At prompt, type: chkdsk c: /r.
  4. A message that the drive is locked appears. Type Y to run at next restart.
  5. At the prompt, type: exit.
  6. Restart system.
  


• Run Disk Defragmenter to defragment the hard drive:
  
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: Disk. From the displayed list, select Disk Defragmenter.
  2. Once open, click Defragment now.
  


• Adjust Windows Appearance to disable the fancy "Visually Pleasant" features of Vista:
  
  1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop. From the menu, select Personalize.
  2. Select Windows Color and Appearance.
  3. Select Open Classic Appearance properties for more color options.
  4. Select Windows Vista Basic or Windows Standard, and then click OK.
  5. Test to see if the system is running faster.
  * Run programs that were previously regarded as running slow.
  * Access the internet and view frequently visited sites.
  


• Utilize "Performance Information and Tools" task.
  
  ** Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: Per. From the displayed list, select Performance Information and Tools.
  ** Adjust Visual Effects:
  1. Select Adjust Visual Effects. On the UAC prompt, click continue.
  2. Change this to Adjust for best performance (This removes all checks from boxes), and then click OK.
  3. This sets your color scheme to Windows Standard and no added features.
  4. Test to see if the system is running faster. Run programs that were previously regarded as running slow. Access the internet and view frequently visited sites.
  
  ** Adjust Power Settings:
  1. Select Adjust Power Settings. Click continue on UAC prompt
  2. Change this to High performance. Click back arrow at top left of screen to go back to previous screen
  3. Test to see if the system is running faster.
  * Run programs that were previously regarded as running slow.
  * Access the internet and view frequently visited sites.
  
  ** Performance issues reported:
  1. Select Advanced tools.
  2. Check for Performance issues under the heading "Performance issues".
  3. Make any modifications that are suggested.
  4. Test to see if the system is running faster.
  * Run programs that were previously regarded as running slow.
  * Access the internet and view frequently visited sites.
  
  ** Cleanup Desktop Icons and Quick Launch applications:
  1. On the desktop, right-click on any unused icon and then click Delete.
  2. In Quick Launch, right-click any unused icon and then click Delete.
  
  ** You can improve your computer's performance by preventing unnecessary programs from running automatically when Windows starts:
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: SYS. From the displayed list, select System Configuration.
  2. On the UAC prompt, click continue.
  3. Once open, click on the Services tab, and then place a check in Hide all Microsoft Services. Click Disable All.
  4. Click the Startup tab. Click Disable All.
  5. Click OK. When prompted, restart the computer.
  6. Test to see if the system is running faster.
  * Run programs that were previously regarded as running slow.
  * Access the internet and view frequently visited sites.
  
  Note:If the system is performing better, start adding back disabled services one at a time. Verify system performance after each addition.



• If updated drivers are available, install the updated drivers.
  
  1. Click Start. In the Start Search box, type: dev. From the displayed list, select Device Manager.
  2. On the UAC prompt, click Continue.
  3. Select a device and click the plus sign (+) to open the device.
  4. Right-click on the device and select Update Driver Software....
  

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