Well, I just wanted to ask if Formatting and Reinstalling Windows 7 would make it run like fresh? Like new, my PC has weirdly gotten slower, I know why. From Downloading, random stuff. So would reinstalling make this better? My Internet is also slowing down.
Thanks, I am new here. By the way, and should be posting here frequently.
Is this factory OEM? If so try these steps to Clean Up Factory Bloatware especially establishing a Clean Boot which is important for retail as well.
If this fails to help enough read over these steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which are the same for retail.
Every thing you need is in the Clean Reinstall tutorial including tips to get a perfect Win7 install based on thousands we've helped with here.
The things you describe can be causes by malware and viruses. Are you running antivirus? When's the last time you did a scan for malware and viruses? I'm only asking because I have quite a few Windows 7 computers that have been running solid for a few years without any need to reformat.
Windows7Privacy,
When you first fired up your computer, then performance was good.
Since then, you have added software and made other changes.
One major source of slow performance is your security software.
To solve this major problem source:
Uninstall ALL anti-virus, anti-malware, firewall, internet security software that you have installed.
Install MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials. Link in my signature.
Understanding Microsoft Anti-Malware Software 2012 ~ Security Garden
After, and only after that:
Install CCleaner:
CCleaner - PC Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download
list of STARTUP PROGRAMS
CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Windows tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept Startup.txt as file name | SAVE button
list of SCHEDULED TASKS
CCleaner | Tools icon | Startup button | Scheduled Tasks tab |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
enter Scheduled Tasks as File name | Save button
List of INSTALLED PROGRAMS
CCleaner | Tools icon | Uninstall button |
click on Save to text file button (bottom right side) |
accept install.txt as File name | Save button
UPLOAD the startup.txt file
UPLOAD the Scheduled Tasks.txt file
UPLOAD the install.txt file.
HOW TO UPLOAD
Post a File or Screenshot in Seven Forums
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I'll analyze and make recommendations.
karl
No, keep Malwarebytes. Uninstall your antivirus (avast,norton,avg,nod32,panda cloud) and install Microsoft Security Essentials, as was stated above:Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
Start up: startup.txt
Scheduled tasks: scheduled tasks.txt
Install: install.txt
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