With proper maintenance and right software you can draw optimal performance from your computer for a long time. In this article, we will discuss tips that will help you speed up your slow PC and resolve common PC problems.
Install a reliable antivirus tool
Malware programs, such as viruses and trojans are often the root cause of various system errors, such as cl.exe and other exe errors. Besides, being responsible for various errors, these infections also considerably hamper the performance of your computer. In extreme cases, malware infections may even make your computer unbootable.
To ensure that your computer works at an optimal level and to resolve errors caused by malware, install an advanced antivirus tool on your system. Furthermore, you should schedule regular virus scans and keep your protective gear up-to-date with the latest virus definitions and security updates to ensure that your system is always safe from these threats.
Install an advanced spyware tool
Spyware are malicious programs that enter your system without your consent. Once inside, a typical spyware program unleashes innumerable processes that eat into your system’s resources. Moreover, processes associated with spyware programs are known to conflict with other legitimate running processes and cause frequent system slowdowns and errors.
To combat this menace, it is imperative that you install a robust antispyware tool on your system and schedule it to update regularly as well as run regular full system scans on your computer.
Uninstall unwanted programs
Go through the list of currently installed programs on your computer to see if you are running any unnecessary programs. If yes, promptly get rid of these unwanted and unused programs.
Keeping unnecessary programs not only puts a burden on your system resources, but may also lead to frequent errors. Further, when removing a program ensure all the files and registry entries related to the program are removed. Leftover files or registry entries may conflict with other processes and cause errors.
The correct way to uninstall programs is by using the built-in Add or Remove Programs utility. However, at times you may not be able to completely uninstall programs through this utility. This is especially true if the files of the program you are trying to uninstall are corrupt or have some problem. In such cases, you may use a reliable uninstaller tool to do a force uninstall. For instance, if you cannot uninstall AVG antivirus tool, using Add or Remove Programs utility, do a force uninstall, using a reliable third-party uninstaller tool.
Perform regular registry scans
Although an average user does not see the registry, it is a critical component of your Windows computer. The registry stores information related to your hardware, software, and user profiles.
Windows operating systems are dependent on the registry for its smooth functioning. Over time, a lot of junk information tends to creep into the registry and may cause your system performance to deteriorate.
Given its importance, it is necessary that you maintain a clean and compact registry. Perform regular registry scans using reliable registry cleaning software to flush out the unwanted, obsolete, and incorrect registry entries.
In addition to the above tips, also perform regular disk management activities, such as Disk Cleanup and Disk Defragmentation to ensure that your PC works at an optimal speed.