Things to do to improve performance

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  1. Posts : 20
    win 7
       #1

    Things to do to improve performance


    I'm looking for any software (freeware or purchase) or ways to optimize my computer so it might run a bit faster and help it run smoother when running pc games or big applications.

    Specs:
    Windows 7 64bit
    Xeond quad core 3.2ghz
    Nvidia GTX 260
    4GB of Ram
    Resolution: 1920 x1080
    HD Maxtor with 465 GB and 165 Free


    thanks
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  2. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #2

    There is nothing. Software cannot overcome the limitations of hardware.
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  3. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #3

    This is all that you need to do
    Suggestions for Proper Maintenance

    This great tut is included on my list. Make sure that you follow the suggestions that it contains
    Optimize Windows 7
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  4. Posts : 509
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
       #4

    There is no way to optimize Windows 7, it is already tweaked to perfection as most users say. I would say to manage your Start-up applications in MS Config or to defragment your hard disk to keep all the programs in easy to find spots on your HDD.
    I use Advanced System Care to get rid of Junk Files, defragment my hard drive, and to clean my privacy traces, but when it comes to the "Registry Cleaner/System Security/System Optimization" areas, I keep them un-checked so they don't run.
    The program also has a "Turbo Boost" option to turn-off some services to speed-up your computer for heavy gaming, then you can turn-off "turbo Boost" to re-start the programs to selected to temporarily disable, but I personally don't touch "Turbo Boost" as well.

    And as another user posted, "Software cannot overcome the limitations of hardware."

    EDIT: And looking at your specs you should have no problems, my computer is swap-meet material compared to yours.
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  5. Posts : 568
    Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, OSX El Capitan, Windows 10 (VMware)
       #5

    logicearth said:
    There is nothing. Software cannot overcome the limitations of hardware.
    Exactly, but an SSD for OS and programs would do wonders...
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  6. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #6

    *All you need do, IMO, is "computer housework" on a regular basis.

    Eg
    Check Disk.
    Defragment
    Disk Clean Up
    Error Checking
    Temporary Files Removal

    * IE.8 - Safety - Delete Browsing History. -
    -Check for unwanted plug ins.

    *Make sure your windows Update is running.

    *Check in Task Manager/ Processes/ All Users to see what is running there.

    *Check in Event Viewer for errors frequently.
    Note any with a red mark in Application & System.

    * Monitor regularly >Perfmon - {Task manager - resource monitor - CPU, Memory etc}

    *Remove any software you have evaluated and decided you don't want to keep.

    Run: SFC /scannow (from a command prompt) - and let it check/repair/verify your system files

    *Some people optimize and compact the registry. This makes me VERY nervous and consequently I don't.
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  7. Posts : 76
    Windows 8.1 Pro
       #7

    OP you should try the following freewares:

    My favourite:
    ccleaner.

    Download CCleaner 3.03.1366 - FileHippo.com

    My settings:








    2. Defraggler

    Download Defraggler 2.01.239 - FileHippo.com

    Works great!
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  8. Posts : 18
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #8

    PwnFrnzy said:
    There is no way to optimize Windows 7, it is already tweaked to perfection as most users say. I would say to manage your Start-up applications in MS Config or to defragment your hard disk to keep all the programs in easy to find spots on your HDD.
    I use Advanced System Care to get rid of Junk Files, defragment my hard drive, and to clean my privacy traces, but when it comes to the "Registry Cleaner/System Security/System Optimization" areas, I keep them un-checked so they don't run.
    The program also has a "Turbo Boost" option to turn-off some services to speed-up your computer for heavy gaming, then you can turn-off "turbo Boost" to re-start the programs to selected to temporarily disable, but I personally don't touch "Turbo Boost" as well.

    And as another user posted, "Software cannot overcome the limitations of hardware."

    EDIT: And looking at your specs you should have no problems, my computer is swap-meet material compared to yours.

    How do you Disable Turbo Boost and C-State Transition (BIOS)? This is advised for Avid Pro Tools to work smoothly.
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  9.    #9

    What is Avid Pro Tools? Win7 is too lean to tolerate tweaking from optimizer suites.

    Get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

    Until then Clean Up Factory Bloatware - Windows 7 Forums

    Work through the safe Optimizing steps given earlier in the thread.

    Do not tweak Win7 beyond normal System settings.
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  10. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #10

    To help with game performance, get Gamebooster: Game Booster - Download.com
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