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Despite the rapidly gaining fans of Windows 10, which occupies an increasing share of the market every month, many PC and laptop users continue to prefer the stable and proven Seven.
This system has long shown its versatility and flexibility in customization. Even users of very outdated configurations will be able to work effectively with it if they get an idea of how to speed up the computer.
If you are interested in optimizing and speeding up your Windows 10 system, check out our article "How to speed up your computer on Windows 10"
1. Optimal system requirements for Windows 7
Before proceeding with the optimization, it is recommended that you first check your computer for a match with the minimum system requirements. Given the fact that the Seven was released nine years ago, they are quite democratic by modern standards:
- x86-x64 1 GHz processor
- 1-2 gigabytes of RAM (depending on the bitness of the system)
- 20 gigabytes of free space for the system + a couple of GB of reserve for the paging file, temporary program files and browser
- Video card with DirectX0 support or higher
These are the officially stated requirements by the developers, which are only an approximate recommendation.
If you disable unused services, graphic effects, reduce the screen resolution, it is quite possible to start on 512 megabytes of RAM with a processor of a more modest frequency.
The reverse situation also happens - when operating with resource-intensive applications and using the system's potential to the maximum, many people experience braking on 2GB of RAM and a processor with 2+ cores. From this we can conclude that optimization is recommended for everyone.
2. How to speed up your computer on Windows 7
Listed below are a number of effective tuning and optimization measures that will allow you to add up to a 25-30% performance increase to your system without spending a dime on updating components. They should all be used together.
2.1 We remove programs from autorun.
This is one of the main methods that help to really speed up Windows 7, because any actively used computer eventually accumulates a large number of programs that run with the operating system.
Users simply forget to uncheck the box next to the corresponding item during the installation process, or the installer does not even ask them, offering this option by default.
As a result, the system slows down when turned on, and in the process of operation, background processes take away part of the power of computer hardware. The problem is solved in several ways:
2.2 Disabling search indexing
To speed up the work of Windows 7 on a weak computer with insufficient RAM for normal functioning, disabling the search indexing service will help.
Additional ways to speed up the operating system are described in our article.
It is also recommended to be done by all those who care about the health of their flash drives. Indexing reduces the number of write cycles, which negatively affects the life of devices
To disable the function, it is enough to enter the word in the search bar of the Start menu "Services" and run the file from the dropdown list as administrator. 
In the list that appears, we are looking for a service Windows Search, then change "On" to "Off".
2.3 Disabling Windows Aero
First introduced with Windows Vista, Aero has impressed millions of users with its style and beauty.
Only the owners of low-power systems, who faced a significant drop in performance, remained dissatisfied. This is not surprising, because now the recommended minimum is 1 gigabyte of RAM and 128 megabytes of video memory.
And the more different gadgets (clocks, calendar, and similar extensions) the user installs, the higher the resource consumption.
This is done as follows:
2.4 Disable visual effects / animation
Speeding up Windows 7 will also help manipulate effects and animations, included by developers to create a more beautiful working environment, but of no practical value.
On modern powerful systems, the increase will be insignificant, so you should not even bother.
But owners of weak PCs with outdated hardware will be able to feel the effect - windows will open faster, long downloads will disappear.
All you have to do is right click on the tab. "My computer", go to section "Advanced system settings" and there open the tab responsible for performance.
By removing the checkmarks from the list that appears, you can find the optimal balance between image quality and performance.
2.5 Speed up system boot
Even users of sufficiently powerful systems experience unpleasant freezes in the first minute after turning on the PC, and turning on the PC itself is a long process for many.
As mentioned earlier, cleaning startup and simplifying the graphical interface helps to reduce the waiting time, but there are other effective measures:
2.6 Turn off the paging file
Anyone interested in the question of how to speed up a computer on Windows 7 to the maximum should pay attention to the paging file.
This term refers to the area on the hard disk into which unused information is dumped from RAM. And two shortcomings immediately pop up:
- First.
The swap file can consume gigabytes of free hard disk space that could be spent on something useful for yourself.
- Second.
When the system accesses the hard disk, it is much slower than direct access to RAM.
Accordingly, if you have enough RAM (4 gigabytes or more), it is better to disable the paging file altogether.
We follow the following path:
As a last resort, if there is not enough RAM, at least reduce the size of the FP to a comfortable minimum and be sure to turn off automatic volume detection at the choice of the system.
2.7 Cleaning the registry
No matter how carefully the user handles the computer, no matter how he cleans his system, the registry will still accumulate remnants of deleted programs and other garbage that negatively affects performance.
To clean all this, you need to find the file in the search bar "regedit", run it and remove the excess. 
But be careful - careless editing of the system registry can lead to the most disastrous consequences, up to the point that the computer will stop turning on altogether.
If you do not know about the purpose of a particular line, it is better to bypass it.
3. Useful programs for system optimization
Below are three of the most effective utilities that allow you to do the steps mentioned above to speed up and customize Windows, even for complete beginners in computer business.
A couple of clicks and your system will become noticeably faster.
You now have an idea of effective ways to speed up PCs and laptops running Windows 7.
Be sure to use the above measures in a comprehensive way to get rid of the need to periodically reinstall the system.
And do not forget to criticize the material in the comments, offering your own solutions to the problem.
For those who work with Microsoft Windows on a personal computer, it will be useful to know or recall a program such as CCleaner, which enjoys well-deserved recognition as a convenient tool for cleaning the system and speeding up its work.
The software itself is available for free, but the result of its work is definitely priceless. Below you will learn how to clean your computer of junk to speed up its work using this application. CCleaner optimizes the operation of the operating system and allows you to quickly and easily delete temporary files, unnecessary programs, erase cache and cookies that take up computer memory and, as a result, slow down its performance. There is nothing complicated in using the utility. To understand it, just read a detailed guide on downloading, installing and working, which you don’t have to go far for - all the necessary information on how to clean your computer is collected below and divided into step-by-step points that will help users of Windows 7, 8, 10 and older systems.
Where and how can I download CCleaner?
To do this, you should look at the official web page of the developer at piriform.com and open the “Download” tab there with the programs offered for download, among which there is CCleaner, you just need to decide on the appropriate version for download. There are several options for this program. One of them is called "Professional". It would have cost a lot if it wasn't for the fact that it doesn't include some particularly important features that the free version of "Free" wouldn't have, with the exception of our optional 24/7 technical support. Therefore, you can safely select "Free" and click on the "Download" button, which will immediately redirect you to CNET Download.com, where you just have to click on another button - "Download Now". A menu window will appear asking you to open a file to install the program or save it to your PC. We choose the second option and wait patiently until the installer download is completed.
How to install CCleaner after downloading?
After saving the file on the PC, you need to find it in the list of downloads and run it by double-clicking the left mouse button. The installation process is identical for Windows 7/8/10 and XP/Vista. A window will pop up asking you to select the language of the installer interface. We select any suitable one, click on "Next" and the original English changes to the newly selected language. In this instruction, Russian is taken as an example.
After clicking on the "Next" button, it remains to customize the context menu according to your needs and figure out the rest of the questions: do you need shortcuts for the start menu and / or desktop, do you need automatic check for updates, etc. When all the checkboxes are finally put in place or removed from unnecessary items, you can start installing CCleaner using the "Install" button. Once the installation is complete, a choice will appear: run the program or learn more about it. Click "Run", then click on "Finish" and proceed to the next step.
How to run the installed CCleaner?
To open the program, you need to go to the start menu. The junk cleaner will be in the All Programs folder. Or you can do it even easier and hover over the desktop trash, and then right-click to open a menu offering "Run CCleaner" or "Open CCleaner". In the first case, analysis and cleaning will begin immediately, but first you need to select the second option and open the program to deal with the settings.
If you open the software for the first time, you will be prompted to perform "Optimal cookie analysis" with the recommended answer "Yes". It is better to follow this recommendation so that the program saves data for authorization on Hotmail, Dmail and YahooMail.
How to configure CCleaner?
To do this, you need to find a designation (conditional icon) that looks like a blue gear, which is located in the left column of the program window. The settings tab includes five sections in the menu. We will not analyze three of them, because they are designed more for advanced users (and if you belong to those, then you will undoubtedly figure it out yourself). We are more interested in the remaining two sections. The "Settings" contains the main parameters and, if desired, here you can turn off automatic checking for updates without touching anything else. There is also an MFT database where you can view the contents of an NTFS volume. The content is presented as a table with files in the rows and their attributes in the columns.
Other options can be found in the "Advanced" tab. Here, too, you can not change anything, except to cancel the action of the item for deleting temporary files older than 24 hours, so that they are not stored for more than one day and do not clog the computer's memory
You can always restore the original settings so that the computer is cleaned of garbage by default by clicking on "Restore default settings".
How to clean your computer from unnecessary programs and files manually with CCleaner?
On the left side of the window there is an image of a broom - this is the "Clear" button. By clicking on it, you can see everything that should be analyzed, and then cleared if necessary. The parameters can be changed to your liking. To restore them to their original form, right-click on the tab, and then select the "Restore Defaults" line.
How to solve registry problems?
In the left side of the window, select the image of blue cubes. This is the "Registry" tab with a list of all its components. To get a report of existing problems and fix them, click "Find problems", and then "Fix". With the appropriate settings, you may be asked whether to back up the changes made. You need to confirm your consent and save the file in the *.reg extension.
If the settings do not contain consent to hide warnings, then when you receive a whole bunch of notifications, you should not be scared. If you click on "Fix flagged", you no longer have to deal with each notification separately. But ticking the box is not recommended. After the corrections are made, all that remains is to click on "Close".
How to work with the "Service" tab?
On the left side of CCleaner, you can also see various utility configurations. You just need to open the "Service". In the "Startup" located there, you can see a list of software to be launched when the operating system or web browser starts. With this list, you need to be extremely careful. If you do not know exactly what this or that element is intended for, then it is better not to erase it, but to turn it off.
On this, the instructions for using CCleaner can be considered complete. All the essential points are stated and if you have questions about downloading or the basics of working with this program, you can always turn to the point of interest again to refresh your memory. Share information, leave recommendations and feedback! Thank you for your attention!
Over time, the system becomes a lot of garbage that slows down the laptop: unnecessary programs, temporary files, registry entries. You can clean the system and speed up its work using built-in tools or special software.
How to clean the system
The main thing in cleaning the laptop from debris is the regularity of the process. If you have never tried to clean the system, then so much unnecessary data will accumulate in it that you can forget about normal operation. Many users immediately begin to think that the hardware is no longer pulling, and they need a new laptop or at least a complete reinstallation of the system.
Reinstalling will solve the problem, there will be no garbage left, but you can also speed up the system in a less radical way that does not involve deleting user data from the laptop. Even cleaning with built-in tools will bring a huge positive effect. But in order not to forget anything, we will make a clear sequence:
- Desktop cleaning. Remove unnecessary files and shortcuts to unused programs.
- Checking documents, including downloaded torrents. A typical situation - I downloaded the season of the series, watched it, left it as a dead weight on the disk. Delete - the more space, the faster the system works.
- Uninstall unused programs.
- Disk cleanup from temporary files.
- Cleaning the registry with CCleaner.
- Checking the autorun list.
If the file is not removed, use the Unlocker utility. It independently unloads from memory the processes that the file is busy with, helping to quickly clean the system of data that, when deleted, gives the error “Cannot be deleted. The file is being used by another program."
Uninstalling programs
Make sure that only the applications you really need are installed on your laptop. It is better to clean the system from software "garbage" in order to free up space and slightly increase performance. There are several ways to uninstall a program:
- Through the Uninstall a Program applet in the Control Panel.
- Using its own uninstall file Uninstall.exe.
- Using the capabilities of the Revo Uninstaller utility (there is a free version).
The third option looks preferable, because Revo Uninstaller removes the program completely, including deleting entries in the system registry. After a standard uninstallation, traces remain that are not good for the system.
After removal, Revo Uninstaller will offer to clean the system from the remaining debris. Select a mode and click Scan. 
The program will show the remaining files and folders. Select them and click Remove. 
With advanced scanning, you can erase entries in the registry, so that the application will be destroyed without a trace.
Deleting temporary files
The system accumulates a lot of temporary files that clog memory, which you need to get rid of.
The same operation can be performed using the free cleaning utility CCleaner:
Deleting temporary files will empty the Recycle Bin, so make sure that there is nothing useful in it before you start cleaning the system. Additionally, you can clean up system files:
Another list of data that can be deleted will be formed. Among them will be old updates, which sometimes take up a lot of hard drive space. After the list is formed, click "OK" to clean up.
Registry cleaning
The system registry also accumulates a huge amount of garbage - entries about programs that were deleted long ago. If you uninstalled through Revo Uninstaller, then there will be no entries left, but cleaning the registry will not hurt in any case - there are still incorrect extensions or incorrect firewall rules. Manual deletion is out of the question: it is too long and dangerous - you can erase the wrong entry and get errors in the system. The registry should be cleaned using CCleaner:
If you have never performed such a procedure before, you will immediately notice that the system has become faster and more stable.
Autorun settings
To speed up the loading of the laptop, you need to clean the autorun list. Programs that are loaded with Windows are added to it. The more applications, the more time it takes to launch them. To clear the startup list from garbage:
In the standard autorun list, you can only disable programs, but you will not be able to remove them. If you want to literally clean up startup junk to speed up your system, use CCleaner.
Since you have already opened the "Service" tab in CCleaner, use another handy laptop cleaning feature - the search for duplicates. Everything is simple here: start the search, see the result, select which version of the file you want to get rid of (usually they are completely identical and created at the same time), and click "Delete Selected". 
After such cleaning of the laptop from debris, you will notice a serious increase in system performance. The main thing is not to let all the work down the drain by the irregularity of cleaning. But it’s not worth deleting temporary files and cleaning the registry too often: it’s enough to clean up the system 1-2 times a month.
Many people are familiar with the situation when the computer freezes, programs load very slowly or do not respond at all to user actions. The most common reason for this is the large number of junk files that take up most of the hard drive space. In this article, we will look at various ways to clean your computer of junk and unnecessary files, which will help restore the system to its previous speed.
Standard Windows Tools
The Windows operating system has several standard features that will help you get rid of junk and unnecessary files. Let's consider each of them in detail.Disk Cleanup utility
The function is designed to remove temporary and other unnecessary system files. For this:
To free up as much space on your hard drive as possible, you can delete unnecessary system files. To do this, click on "Clean up system files". The utility will restart, analyze again, and two new items will appear in the list: “Service Pack Backup Files” and “Windows Update Cleanup”. Clearing temporary files in the temp folder
To clean your computer of unnecessary files, you also need to delete the contents from the temp folder - it contains temporary files of various programs. You can get to the ass with the "Run" command. First, press the keyboard shortcut Win+R, after which we enter in the line %temp%.
After clicking the "OK" button, Explorer will open, where all the contents of this folder must be selected (Ctrl + A) and deleted (Shift + Del).
You can also find this folder through the explorer. To do this, open system drive C, go to Windows folder, then find Temp. In some cases, it may be hidden, so you must first enable the "show hidden files" option.
It must be remembered that not all temporary files will be deleted in the folder, but only those that are not involved in the programs. Therefore, before cleaning, it is recommended to close all running programs so that you can delete all files.
Deep cleaning
You can perform deep cleaning of system files using the command line. For this:
Clearing the Downloads Folder
Windows has a special folder for downloading programs and files from the Internet. To free up more space and increase the performance of your computer, it also needs to be cleaned from time to time. Since there may be files that the user needs, they must first be copied to another folder on the hard drive. To clear the Downloads folder, follow these steps:
Thus, you can free up to several tens, and in some cases hundreds of gigabytes of memory. We also recommend disabling auto-loading of unnecessary or slow-down software products. To do this, simultaneously press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, go to "Task Manager" - "Startup". Select applications that you do not need at system startup and disable.
Third party software products
To clean your computer from unnecessary files, you can also use third-party software. The choice of such utilities is very large, many have paid and free versions. For home use, the functionality that is presented in the free version is quite enough.Use such utilities with caution, as there is a risk of erasing important information. Therefore, only sections that do not contain important information should be selected for cleaning.
Dism++
With this program, you can clean your computer of junk, remove unnecessary programs, configure startup, optimize the system, and much more. The program is completely free. To clean up junk files:
ccleaner
The program is used to clean the registry and hard drive from debris. You can download it completely free. It consists of several sections: "Cclearer" for cleaning unnecessary files, "Registry" for cleaning the registry and "Tools", which contains such additional tools as uninstalling programs, managing startup and more.To clean up unnecessary files, perform the following sequence of actions: 
Cleaning your computer regularly will keep your computer running at high speed. These procedures are recommended to be carried out once a month and a half, so that the computer is always in good condition.
Good afternoon, dear readers! In this article, I will show you how to completely clean your computer of junk and thereby speed up its work. And help us with this, an excellent free program CCleaner- designed to clean up and optimize the Windows operating system.
If your computer began to work slowly, take a long time to load, slow down, etc. Do not rush to call a specialist or reinstall the Windows operating system. So, as in most cases, the main reason for the slow operation of the computer is its "clutter".
By installing and removing various programs, games, visiting various sites, downloading files, in two words "working with a computer", we imperceptibly clog the system. Thus, we slow down the computer.
In order for the computer to work as quickly as possible, it is necessary to clean it from debris from time to time, which we will do today. Completely clean the computer, we will help a special program CCleaner.
Download CCleaner
CCleaner is free to download from the official website.
How to completely clean your computer of junk using CCleaner
cleaning
1. By launching the CCleaner program, the item "Cleaning" the system will be opened by defaultWindows and applications from unused and unnecessary files. Here you need to click on the "Analyze" button. Then the system will be analyzed.
2. Upon completion of the analysis, we see a message where it says that approximately 3850 megabytes of unnecessary garbage will be deleted. Click the "Clear" button. After that, the system and applications will be cleaned.
Registry
1. After we have cleared the computer of unnecessary garbage, go to the second item "Registry". Here you need to check the Windows registry for errors that can seriously affect the performance of the operating system.
To do this, open the "Registry" item, then click on the "Search for problems" button.
2. When you have finished searching for problems, click the "Fix" button. 
4. In the newly opened window, click on the "Fix marked" button. After that, the registry errors will be corrected. 
The process of fixing registry errors must be done several times until the errors are completely fixed.
Service
1. After fixing registry errors, go to the final item "Service". In the "Uninstall programs" sub-item, remove all unnecessary programs by selecting them and clicking on the "Uninstall" button.
If the program is not familiar, try to find its description on the Internet, if necessary, delete it too. 
2. After uninstalling programs, open the "Startup" sub-item, here we see a list of programs that run when Windows starts, turn off unnecessary programs by selecting them and clicking on the "Turn off" button.
They will remain on your computer, but will not open automatically when you start Windows, this will significantly speed up the loading of your computer. 
After following these steps, you will completely clean your computer of debris and speed up its work, also read other ways how to speed up your computer, that's all for me, I wish you success!
