Performance Anxiety

You can clean reinstall which is actually better than a new computer since most are larded with sponsors' bloatware: re-install windows 7

Until then you can clean up a factory bloatware install using these tips:

Uncheck everything in msconfig>Startup except AV and gadgets/sticky notes if you use them. Google the other listings to find out what they are. The factory utilities have better versions built into Windows 7 so they can all go except for notebook battery and hard drive monitors which can be helpful. The rest are freeloaders on CPU/RAM and Startup that can wait to start until you run them. Startup Programs - Change

Decide which programs you can do without over time, then use Revo Uninstaller in Advanced mode to uninstall them. Revo will first run the Windows uninstaller but when prompted to restart instead click "Next" to delete the bolded hidden Registry Keys and files which Revo cues up. Revo sets a System Restore point in case you delete something which needs to be restored.

Monitor whether bloatware uninstalls have corrupted System files by running SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker. Irreparable system files resulting in Performance problems can sometimes be remedied without reinstall by a Repair Install.

Use a lightweight free AV like MS Security Essentials or Avast 5 with the Windows Firewall to gain back performance from more bloated AV's.

Check optional Windows Updates regularly for driver updates. You can trust Updates given by Windows 7 as they rarely malfunction and keep your Firewall fortified.

Enable automatic hardware driver updating: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/w...-your-hardware

Monitor Event Viewer>Admin View to google repeat errors to find how others have resolved them. Check also the Performance log on Advanced Tools page accessed by clicking WEI score link at Computer>Properties. Look for cued issues at top of Tools page, Generate a System Health Report.

Type "Solutions" in Start Search box to see solutions to problems sent and not. Windows 7 is interactive so always send Problem Reports.

Clean and order the HD perfectly using free state-of-the-art CCleaner ("Run Cleaner" and Registry tabs) then Auslogics Disk and REgistry defraggers monthly.
http://download.cnet.com/ccleaner/
http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-D...-10567503.html
http://download.cnet.com/Auslogics-R...-10678033.html

Save a Windows 7 backup image externally which may become preferable to the Recovery Disks and can reimage your HD or a replacement in 20 minutes:
Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
System Image Recovery

You can extract any favorite apps like Works from HP Recovery Disks using this method: https://www.sevenforums.com/installat...tml#post488270

i have the latest version of norton 360 on my pc and im very impressed with it...atleast for antivirus that isnt free any way. just do a full scan and norton does the rest....if it needs a defrag norton will do it and if not it wont...that simple. but when it comes to removing bloatware and managing start up programs that has to be done manually.

GREGROCKER...thats very good advice....i manage start up programs on my pc's and remove unneccesary programs then degrag in combo with any browser besides IE and i couldnt ask for better performance.

THANKS VICTEK...i was only able to spend a few minutes with his pc and i didnt notice any funny business(usual signs of a virus)....its just slow and he told me he gets messages that he dont have the correct drivers for certain things but he can never download the correct drivers or something to that effect.

Outburst said:

THANKS VICTEK...i was only able to spend a few minutes with his pc and i didn't notice any funny business(usual signs of a virus)....its just slow and he told me he gets messages that he dont have the correct drivers for certain things but he can never download the correct drivers or something to that effect.

Hi Outburst. Do you think there is anyway you can get this person to join this Seven Forums group himself. It is very great of you to do all this to help and I don't mean any disrespect to you, but it would be a lot easier to talk to him directly. Either way, you're a good person to do so much to help. Good for you.

ALFRED....there is nothing i would like more than have him join but he aint hearing it....ill give u his email address where u can personally invite him if u like. he tells me when somebody sends him a link he dont even open it cuz it takes so long. I just hate to see him not be able to enjoy the web to its fullest potential expecially with a new computer.

Outburst said:

ALFRED....there is nothing i would like more than have him join but he aint hearing it....ill give u his email address where u can personally invite him if u like. he tells me when somebody sends him a link he dont even open it cuz it takes so long. I just hate to see him not be able to enjoy the web to its fullest potential expecially with a new computer.

Hi Outburst. I would be more than willing to try to convince your friend to join but the posting of e-mail addresses is not allowed. I have to say again that you should be proud of yourself for going to such lengths to help, but as the old quote goes: "You can lead a horse to water........". Take Care and come visit us if you wish.
David

You talk about being a long way away from this person.

You can have them download TeamViewer for FREE from

www.teamviewer.com

then have them start it and follow the onscreen info to tell you their settings so you can also run TeamViewer on your end and then access their PC - remote control and file transfer too!

Then you can go in and check out his settings and run any virus / spyware tools remotely!

All for FREE!!