If you're trying to keep your computer running well, then there are few things that you can educate yourself on and some different ways to help maintain a clean system. The truth of the matter is that the speed of Windows is directly influenced by how "clean" your computer is. This generally means file clutter, software, and any malware or spyware that might be sneaking around. Once you sit down and take the time to learn about what can contribute to the slowdown of your computer it can be much easier to keep your computer running at peak capacity.
Remove Malware And Spyware
Removing malware and spyware is at the top of the list, mainly because it's not only annoying but also potentially dangerous. Malware can be as simple as an advertising scheme, but it can also be as threatening as a keylogger that can sniff out passwords and account information as you type them out. Getting a reputable malware removal device is quite important in these situations.
Getting Rid Of General Clutter
General file clutter can put a real damper on your computer's performance, and can drain out the life from your PC. Many times I'll see that my friends have filled their operating system hard drives to the brim. Windows doesn't like when the hard drive is full because then it can't use virtual memory. Performance will come to a screeching halt. Usually getting rid of this general clutter means getting rid of extra files such as duplicate files and extra downloads that are no longer necessary.
Get Rid Of Registry Clutter
There is some debate over whether or not cleaning out the registry is worth it. However we have noted that Microsoft actually suggests that users clean the registry in order to maximize and maintain good system performance. If they are saying to do it then it must help in certain situations. The problem lies when registry cleaners are falsely advertised as cure all programs that will fix anything. That's not the case.
Back Up Your PC
No matter what you're doing to clean up your computer, backing up your PC beforehand is an essential part of the process. Even if any software you use is safe, it can still sometimes make a mistake. You'll definitely want to make regular backups of your data anyway in the event of a system or hard disk failure. I've been there before, and if I hadn't backed up my data my stuff would be totally gone!