How to speed up your PC’s performance (5 quick tips)如何加快電腦的性能（ 5快速提示）

If you’ve noticed that your PC isn’t running as fast as it did when you first brought it home, the following 5 suggestions may help you regain some of that performance.如果您發現您的電腦沒有運行的速度，因為它沒有當您第一次帶回家，下面的5個建議可以幫助你恢復一些經營業績。 Follow the steps outlined below at least once a month to keep your PC in tip-top shape.按照下面列出的步驟至少每月一次，以保持您的PC在極點形狀。

1. 1 。 Spyware and Adware Removal間諜軟件和廣告軟件清除 - remove unwanted and possibly harmful programs -刪除不必要的和可能有害的程序
2. 2 。 Virus Removal病毒刪除 - detect and remove viruses -檢測和刪除病毒
3. 3 。 Startup Programs啟動程序 - stop unnecessary programs from running -停止不必要的程序運行
4. 4 。 Run Defrag and Scandisk運行碎片整理和磁盤掃描 - simple tools to keep your hard drive running smoothly -簡單的工具，使您的硬盤驅動器運轉良好
5. 5 。 Update Windows and Drivers更新Windows操作系統和驅動程序 - keep your operating system up to date -讓您的作業系統最新

1. 1 。 Spyware and Adware Removal 間諜軟件和廣告軟件清除

What is Spyware and/or Adware?什麼是間諜軟件和/或廣告軟件？

Spyware is any technology that aids in gathering information about a person or organization without their knowledge or explicit permission.間諜軟件是任何技術，幫助收集有關個人或組織沒有他們的知識或明確授權。 Spyware silently transmits user information via the Internet to advertisers.間諜軟件悄悄地傳送用戶信息通過因特網給廣告客戶。 In addition, Spyware will very often cause your PC to perform very poorly (slow browsing and downloads, program crashes etc).此外，間諜軟件常常會導致您的電腦執行非常差 （慢瀏覽和下載，程序崩潰等） 。

Spyware may be found:間諜軟件可能會發現：

To remove Spyware from your computer, I strongly recommend that you download, install and run刪除間諜軟件從您的電腦，我強烈建議您下載，安裝和運行 Ad-Aware SE的Ad - Aware本身 (free) and （免費）和 Spybot - Search & Destroy (free) Spybot蠕蟲-搜索和消滅（免費） . 。

Update: related article - 更新：相關文章- How to remove Spyware from your PC (part 1)如何刪除間諜軟件從電腦（第一部分）

There are other Spyware and Adware removal programs available online, however you should exercise caution when selecting a program, as many of them claim to remove Spyware but in fact install Spyware themselves.還有其他一些間諜軟件和廣告軟件清除程序可以在網上查閱，但是您應該謹慎選擇時，一個程序，因為其中許多要求刪除間諜軟件，但實際上安裝間諜軟件本身。

2. 2 。 Virus Removal 病毒刪除

A virus can cause many problems, the least harmful (but most noticeable) of which may be decreasing the performance of your PC. A型病毒可引起許多問題，最有害的（但最顯著） ，其中可能會降低計算機性能。 There are several free anti-virus programs, and many Internet Service Providers offer free or discounted A/V software.有一些免費的反病毒程序，許多互聯網服務供應商提供免費或折扣的A / V軟件。

Comcast offers McAfee VirusScan to their customers which can be downloaded from their Comcast公司提供的McAfee VirusScan為他們的客戶可以從他們的下載 Security downloads page安全下載頁面 . 。
Earthlink offers their customers discounted A/V software Earthlink公司的客戶提供折扣的A / V軟件 here這裡 . 。
Cox offers free A/V software to their customers via their 考克斯提供免費的A / V軟件，他們的客戶通過他們的 Online Safety site在線安全網站 . 。
Verizon offers a security suite at a discounted rate for their customers - more info can be found Verizon公司提供了一個安全套裝在一個折扣率為他們的客戶-更多信息可以找到 here這裡
Shaw offers 肖提供 Shaw Secure肖安全 to it’s customers for free它的客戶免費
Rogers offers a free 羅傑斯提供免費 Online Security Suite網上安全套件 to all of it’s customers對所有的顧客

3. 3 。 Startup Programs 啟動程序

Many of the programs installed on your PC may have, by default, set themselves to run each time your PC starts.許多程序安裝在您的電腦可能有，默認情況下，為自己確立運行每次電腦啟動。 These programs will take up system resources (memory, processor cycles etc) even though you’re not using them.這些項目將採取系統資源（內存，處理器週期等） ，即使你不使用它們。 Check your system tray right after your PC starts and see how many icons are showing - this can be a good (but not definitive) indication of what’s starting each time you turn on your computer.檢查您的系統托盤後，您的PC啟動並看看有多少圖標顯示-這可以是一個很好的（但不明確）說明什麼開始每次打開計算機。

For each of these programs, check the settings or configuration screen for a box labeled “Run at Windows Startup” (or similar).對於每個這些程序，請檢查設置或配置屏幕為框“運行在Windows啟動” （或類似） 。 By manually starting programs as you need them, rather than having them start automatically when you turn your PC on, your start time will decrease and your system will run much faster.通過手動啟動程序如你需要他們，而不是讓他們啟動時自動打開你的電腦上，您的開始時間將減少和您的系統將運行更快。

It is important to note that not all programs that start on their own will have an icon in the system tray.必須指出的是，並非所有的程序，開始自己將有一個圖標在系統托盤中。 Stopping these programs from running at start up can be a bit more difficult.這些程序停止運行時啟動可有點困難。 Microsoft has built a program into Windows 98, 98SE, ME and XP called msconfig .微軟已經建立了一個程序進入Windows 98 ， 98SE ， ME和XP中所謂的msconfig 。 This program allows you to change which programs will run when your PC starts.這項計劃可讓您變更的程序運行時，將您的PC啟動。 It is very important to note that using msconfig can cause serious problems with your PC if the wrong things are changed.這是非常重要的注意，使用MSCONFIG可能導致嚴重的問題與你的PC如果錯誤的東西正在改變。 It is strongly recommended that only users who are very comfortable using some of the more advanced aspects of their PC should attempt to alter settings via the msconfig utility.我們強烈建議，只有用戶誰是非常舒適的使用一些更先進的方面，他們的個人電腦應該企圖改變設置通過Msconfig實用工具。 Some sites that will guide you in using msconfig have been provided below.一些網站將引導您在使用MSCONFIG提供了下文。

Microsoft Windows XP resource微軟Windows XP資源
NetSquirrel

4. 4 。 Run Defrag and Scandisk 運行碎片整理和磁盤掃描

Defrag and Scandisk are important utilities that come with Microsoft Windows to help you tune up your filesystem and make sure that it’s running properly.磁盤碎片整理和磁盤掃描是重要的公用事業配備微軟Windows ，以幫助您調整您的文件，並確保它的正常運行。 Scandisk checks your hard drive to make sure there aren’t any problems with it, and Defrag (short for Disk Defragmenter) organizes your filesystem to help Windows read files faster.磁盤掃描檢查您的硬盤驅動器，以確保沒有任何問題，並且磁盤整理（簡稱磁盤碎片整理）整理文件，以幫助Windows讀取文件速度更快。 It’sa good idea to run these two utilities about once a month.這是一個好主意，運行這兩個水電費約每月一次。 Depending on your system, these utilities can take several hours to run, and may slow your system down considerably while running.根據您的系統，這些設施可能需要幾個小時運行，並可能會減緩你的系統大大下降，而運行。 It’sa good idea to start them prior to going to sleep at night, or in the morning before your leave for work.這是一個不錯的主意，開始之前，他們將在晚上睡覺，或在上午離開之前，你的工作。

To run Scandisk in Windows XP, follow the instructions outlined below.運行ScanDisk在Windows XP中，按照指示概述如下。

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.雙擊我的電腦圖標在桌面上。 Right-click on the drive you wish to defragment (if you have more than one hard drive, start with the C:\ drive) and select Properties右鍵點擊驅動器您想整理（如果你有一個以上的硬盤驅動器，開始在C ： \驅動器） 並選擇屬性

   

2. Select the Tools tab and then click the Check Now… button.選擇工具標籤，然後按一下立即檢查...按鈕 。

   

3. Click the Start button. 單擊開始按鈕。

   

4. This process can take some time depending on the size of your hard disk, and any errors that may be found.這個過程可能需要一些時間大小的硬盤中，任何錯誤，可能會發現。

   

5. A confirmation window will appear once the scan has been completed.確認窗口將出現一次掃描已經完成。 At this point, if any errors are found they will be displayed and you will be prompted to repair or fix them.在這一點上，任何錯誤，如果被發現，他們將會顯示並會提示您是否要修復或修復。 Click OK to finish. 單擊確定完成。

   

To run Defrag in Windows XP, follow the instructions outlined below.要運行碎片整理程序在Windows XP中，按照指示概述如下。

1. Double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.雙擊我的電腦圖標在桌面上。 Right-click on the drive you wish to defragment (if you have more than one hard drive, start with the C:\ drive) and select Properties右鍵點擊驅動器您想整理（如果你有一個以上的硬盤驅動器，開始在C ： \驅動器） 並選擇屬性

   

2. Select the Tools tab and then click the Defragment Now… button.選擇工具標籤，然後按一下整理現在...按鈕 。

   

3. Click the Analyze button to determine if your drive needs to be defragmented.按一下按鈕， 分析 ，以確定是否您的驅動器，需要重組。
   

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4. After the analysis is complete, select Defragment if windows determines your drive needs to be defragmented.在分析完成後，選擇整理 ，如果Windows確定您的驅動器，需要重組。

   

5. If you have less than 15% free disk space, windows will suggest that you uninstall some of your larger programs or delete any unneeded files.如果您有不到15 ％的可用磁盤空間， Windows會建議您卸載您的一些較大的程序或刪除任何不必要的文件。 After you have created enough free disk space for defrag to run effectively, click Yes .在創建足夠的空閒磁盤空間的碎片整理運行有效，單擊是。
   

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6. As defrag runs, you will see a status bar in the bottom left corner.由於碎片整理運行，您會看到一個狀態欄的左下角。

   

7. Once complete, you will be given an opportunity to review a report.完成後，您將有機會審查報告。 Click View Report if you wish to read it, or Close to finish.點擊查看報告如果你想閱讀，或接近完成。

   

5. 5 。 Update Windows and Drivers 更新Windows操作系統和驅動程序

Windows Update Windows更新

Keeping Windows up to date is not only easy, but helps ensure your PC runs securly and efficiently.保持窗戶最新不僅是容易的，但可以確保你的電腦運行securly和效率。 Microsoft has created a site that will scan your PC and install any required updates.微軟已經創建了一個網站，將掃描您的電腦並安裝任何必要的更新。 To set your PC to download and install these updates automatically, see要設置您的個人電腦下載並安裝這些更新自動，見 this FAQ此FAQ . 。 To run Windows Update manually, follow the instructions outlined below.要運行Windows Update手動，請按照指示概述如下。

1. Find and launch Windows Update.查找和發布Windows更新。 Depending on how you have your PC set up, Windows Update may be found in your start menu or control panel.取決於如何您的電腦設置， Windows更新可能會發現在您的開始菜單或控制面板。

   Start menu開始菜單		Control Panel控制面板

2. If you’re unable to locate Windows Update, simply point your browser to如果你無法找到的Windows Update ，只要指向您的瀏覽器， http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
3. The first time you visit您第一次訪問 http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com , you may be prompted to download and install a security certificate. ，可能會提示您下載和安裝一個安全證書。 Click Yes when prompted. 時 ，單擊是提示。

   

4. Follow the instructions provided by Microsoft to finish updating your PC.按照所提供的指示由微軟完成更新您的PC 。 If you do not set Windows to automatically download and install updates for you, you should use Windows Update at least once a week.如果您沒有設定Windows的自動下載和安裝更新，你應該使用Windows Update每週至少一次。

Driver Updates 驅動程序更新

Using the latest drivers for your hardware can often give your PC a very nice boost in performance.用最新的驅動程序為您的硬件往往可以讓你的電腦非常不錯的性能提升。 Check with your hardware vendor to make sure that you’re using the latest drivers.請與您的硬件供應商，以確保您使用最新的驅動程序。 Here’sa list of common hardware vendor web sites for video cards, sound cards, hard drives and networking equipment.下面列出常見的硬件供應商網站的視頻卡，聲卡，硬盤驅動器和網絡設備。

Video Cards:視頻卡：
ATI: ATI的： http://www.ati.com/support/
Nvidia: Nvidia公司： http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp

Hard Drives:硬盤驅動器：
Maxtor:邁拓： http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/Maxtor/
Western Digital:西部數字： http://support.wdc.com/

Sound Cards:聲卡：
Creative Labs:創新實驗室： http://us.creative.com/support/

Networking Hardware:網絡硬件：
3com: 3Com公司： http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/downloadsindex.jsp
Linksys: Linksys的： http://www.linksys.com/support/default.asp
Netgear:美國網件： http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp