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Programs for stable operation of windows 7. Speeding up a Windows computer: a selection of the best programs for optimizing and cleaning

Today on the Internet you can find dozens of programs whose authors promise that your computer will almost "take off" after using them. In most cases, it will work the same, it's good if you are not rewarded with a dozen ad modules (which are embedded in the browser without your knowledge).

However, many utilities will honestly clean your disk of garbage and defragment the disk. And it is quite possible that if you have not done these operations for a long time, your PC will work a little faster than before.

However, there are utilities that can really speed up a computer somewhat by setting the optimal Windows settings, setting up the PC properly for a particular application. I have tried some of the programs. I want to tell about them. The programs were divided into three corresponding groups.

Speed ​​up your computer for games

By the way, before recommending utilities for improving performance in games, I would like to make a small remark. First, you need to update your video card drivers. Second, adjust them accordingly. From this, the effect will be many times higher!

game buster

In my humble opinion, this utility is one of the best of its kind! As for one click in the description of the program, the authors got excited (until you install and register - it will take 2-3 minutes and a dozen clicks) - but it really works quickly.

Opportunities:

  1. Brings the Windows OS settings (supported by the utility version of XP, Vista, 7, 8) to the optimal ones for running most games. Because of this, they start working a little faster than before.
  2. Defragments folders with installed games. On the one hand, a useless option for this program (after all, Windows even has built-in defragmentation tools), but honestly, which of us does defragmentation regularly? And the utility will not forget, of course, if you install it...
  3. Diagnoses the system for various vulnerabilities and sub-optimal settings. A rather necessary thing, you can learn a lot of interesting things about your system ...
  4. Game Buster allows you to save videos and screenshots. It’s convenient, of course, but it’s better to use the Fraps program for these purposes (it has its own super fast codec).

Conclusion: Game Buster is a necessary thing and if the speed of your games leaves much to be desired - definitely try it! In any case, personally, I would start optimizing the PC from it!

Game Gain

Shareware for the job hidden settings operating system. To do this, this utility needs to know a few things about your PC:

  • its processor (I have, for example, AMD in the screenshot);
  • OS Windows (In the example above, version 8, but keep in mind that the utility is supported by others).

If the program correctly identified your OS and processor, then press just one button - "Optimize" (optimize). In half a minute - the result is ready!

Conclusions: after running the utility, it cannot be said that the computer began to work much faster, but in combination with other utilities, it gives the result. It would be wrong not to mention it within the framework of this article. By the way, this utility has a paid version that has a super-Fast mode (it was not possible to check it).

game accelerator

Game Accelerator is not a bad enough program to speed up games. However, in my opinion it has not been updated for a long time. For a more stable and smooth process, the program optimizes Windows and hardware. The utility does not require specific knowledge from the user, etc. - just run it, save the settings and minimize to tray.

Benefits and features:

  • several modes of operation: hyper-acceleration, cooling, setting the game in the background;
  • defragmentation of hard drives;
  • "fine" DirectX tuning;
  • optimization of resolution and frame rate in the game;
  • laptop power saving mode.

Conclusion: the program has not been updated for a relatively long time, but at one time, in the year 10, commercials helped make a home PC faster. In its use, it is very similar to the previous utility. By the way, it is recommended to use it in combination with other utilities for optimizing and cleaning Windows from junk files.

game fire

"Fire game" translated into great and mighty.

In fact, a very, very interesting program that will help make your computer faster. Includes options that are simply not available in other analogues (by the way, there are two versions of the utility: paid and free)!

Advantages:

  • one-click switching PC to turbo mode for games (super!);
  • optimizing Windows and its settings for optimal performance;
  • defragmenting folders with games for faster access to files;
  • automatic prioritization of applications for optimal game performance, etc.

Conclusion: in general, an excellent "combine" for those who like to play. I definitely recommend it for testing and familiarization. I really liked the tool!

Programs for cleaning the hard drive from garbage

I think it's not a secret for anyone that over time a large number of temporary files accumulate on the hard disk (they are also called "junk files"). The fact is that during the operation of the operating system (and various applications) they create files that they need at a certain point in time, then they delete them, but not always. Time passes - and there are more and more such non-deleted files, the system starts to "slow down", trying to sort out a bunch of unnecessary information.

Therefore, sometimes, the system needs to be cleaned of such files. This will not only save space on your hard drive, but also speed up your computer, sometimes significantly!

And so, consider the top three (in my subjective opinion) ...

Glary Utilities

This is just a super-combine for cleaning and optimizing your computer! Glary Utilities allows you not only to clean the disk of temporary files, but also to clean and optimize the system registry, optimize memory, backup data, clear the history of visiting websites, defragment the HDD, get system information, etc.

What is most pleasing: the program is free, often updated, contains everything you need, plus in Russian.

Conclusion: an excellent complex, with its regular use along with some utility for speeding up games (from the first paragraph), you can achieve very good results.

Wise Disk Cleaner

This program, in my opinion, is one of the fastest for cleaning the hard drive from various and junk files: cache, browsing history, temporary files, etc. Moreover, it does nothing without your knowledge - first, the process of scanning the system takes place, then you are informed by deleting what, how much space you can get, and then the unnecessary is removed from the hard drive. Very comfortably!

Advantages:

  • free + with support for the Russian language;
  • there is nothing superfluous, concise design;
  • fast and corrosive work (after it, it is unlikely that another utility will be able to find anything on the HDD that can be deleted);
  • supports all versions of Windows: Vista, 7, 8, 8.1.

CCleaner

Probably one of the most popular PC cleaning utilities, not only in Russia, but also abroad. The main advantage of the program is its compactness and high degree cleaning windows. Its functionality is not as rich as that of Glary Utilites, but in terms of removing "garbage" it will easily argue with it (and perhaps even win).

Main advantages:

  • free with support for the Russian language;
  • fast work speed;
  • support for popular versions of Windows (XP, 7,8) 32 and 64 bit systems.

I think even these three utilities will be more than enough for most. By choosing any of them and regularly optimizing, you can significantly increase the speed of your PC.

Windows optimization and settings

In this subsection, I would like to place programs that work in combination: i.e. check the system for optimal parameters (if they are not set, set them), correctly configure applications, set the necessary priorities for various services, etc. In general, programs that will perform the entire complex of optimizing and tweaking the OS for more productive work.

By the way, out of the whole variety of such programs, I liked only two. But they do improve PC performance, and sometimes significantly!

Advanced System Care 7

What immediately captivates in this program is the orientation towards the user, i.e. you don’t have to deal with long settings, read a mountain of instructions, etc. Installed, launched, clicked analyze, then agreed with the changes that the program proposed to make - and voila, the garbage is removed, with fixed registry errors, etc. it becomes an order of magnitude faster!

Even though Windows 7 boots and responds in many ways better than its predecessor, Vista, its default settings are far from optimal for the job. However, while speeding up the work of the "seven", it must be taken into account that some changes made to its settings lead to a deterioration in the functionality and appearance of the system. Your task is to choose a configuration that will give you the best balance between performance, functionality and appearance. Next, we will look at several ways to speed up a number of Windows 7 systems, as well as a number of its utilities.

Windows 7: Optimize System Boot

It is known that the user is most annoyed by the long loading of the operating system. Despite the fact that the "seven" is optimized by developers in such a way that it loads 10-20 seconds faster than Vista, users are always striving to make it even faster. Multi-core processors allow you to speed up system boot even more, for which you need to make a number of settings. Open the msconfig utility by typing its name in the Start menu bar. In the window that opens, we need the Download tab, where we need to click on the Advanced Options button. Check the box next to Number of processors and select the maximum number of your cores from the drop-down menu. After you click OK to save the settings, reboot the systems, and you will see how much faster the Windows 7 boot has become. To speed up the system boot, you should also consider that its speed directly depends on the number of processes and applications launched with the start Windows. Therefore, having opened the msconfig utility again, let's go to its other Startup tab. Many Windows applications are written into the system startup without the user noticing. When there are too many such programs, the download starts to slow down significantly. Therefore, carefully analyze the list of applications presented in the startup tab and uncheck all programs that you do not need. Ideally, you should leave a checkmark only in front of the name of your antivirus. In the same way, to speed up the loading of Windows will allow disabling all unnecessary services that slow down not only startup, but also work. We will discuss how to disable them below.

Optimizing Services in Windows 7

Throughout the Windows OS family, there are many services designed to interact with internal hardware, drivers, and some system options. Many third-party programs also add their own services to the system. Running in the background, many services significantly reduce system performance, while not improving its functionality in any way. Moreover, a number of Windows 7 services are detrimental to the overall security of the system. These services, first of all, include the default Remote Registry, which allows an attacker to make any changes to the system. There are two ways to open the service management utility: go to Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services or enter services.msc in the Start menu bar. After launch this application You will see a window with a list of all services. To disable a particular service, you need to left-click on it, after which a window will open. Click the Stop button to stop the service and change the startup type to Disabled to prevent it from being enabled again the next time the system starts. After that, click Apply and OK, the service will no longer interfere with your computer. When working with the list of services, you should be especially careful, since disabling the desired process can lead to a partial loss of system performance: certain equipment or applications may stop working. If you have made changes to the properties of several dozen services at the same time, it will not be easy to find the right service required for the operation of a particular program. Below we provide a list of services that can be disabled on almost any computer, whether it be a single machine or part of a local network.
  • The remote registry allows remote users to make changes to the system registry. For security reasons, this service should be disabled without fail.
  • Offline Files is responsible for implementing the Offline Files API. Not needed by the vast majority of users. Disable.
  • The Tablet PC Input Service is required for pen and similar input devices to work on tablets. Disable.
  • Registration Service Windows errors responsible for logging system errors. If you have a habit of analyzing the log entries in order to find the causes of errors in the event of problems with the PC, leave the service startup type in Auto. If you are almost never interested in what is recorded in the system log, the service can be disabled.
  • IPsec Key Exchange Key Modules… - Provides IKE key handling and authenticated IP operation. Disable.
  • Changed link tracking client. The service keeps track of file associations within an NTFS system. Once disabled, your computer will run faster.
  • Windows Search is required to index the files on your computer in order for the search to work. If you do not use the built-in system search, the service can be disabled.
  • parental control. This service came into Windows 7 from the version of Vista and is needed only for compatibility with it. Disable.
On most home PCs that are not part of the local network, you can disable some more services.
  • IPSec Policy Agent. Almost never used on a home PC. Disable.
  • KtmRm for the distributed transaction coordinator. If you read the description of the service, it will become clear that it is not recommended to run it unless you are sure that you need it. Disable.
  • Helper service IP. Not used on home computer. Disable.
  • Print Manager. If you are not using a printer, disable this service. If you print documents from time to time, try setting the startup to Manual. If printing does not work in this case, change the startup type to Auto. Whether your printer will work or not with the Manual startup type depends only on its drivers.
  • A second login is required to run processes as a different user. Disabled for security reasons.
  • Fax machine. Disable if you are not sending or receiving faxes.
  • Windows Defender protects against spyware. Can be disabled if you plan to install an alternative protection system on your system.
  • Windows Firewall. Can be disabled if you have installed a third-party firewall on your system.
  • Smart card deletion policy. If you do not use smart cards, you do not need the service.
  • Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service. If you are not using iSCSI devices, you can set the startup type of the service to Manual.
  • SSDP discovery is required for devices using the SSDP protocol. Can be disabled.
  • Adaptive brightness control is required only for PC owners with a built-in light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the monitor.
  • Computer Browser is required to discover work machines on the local network. A single computer does not need the service. Disable.
  • Server. The service is required only for computers that are used for file sharing or printer sharing. Disable.
  • Bluetooth support service. Disable if you don't have Bluetooth.
You should not disable all services at once. It is better to disable them two or three at a time, and then reboot the system. If the computer and other hardware will work normally, disable the following services. Otherwise, you may encounter the fact that you don’t understand which service being disabled prevents the computer from working properly.

Shutdown Time Reduction: Windows 7 Optimization

The system shutdown time can also be reduced, but this can only be done using a somewhat barbaric method - reducing the time given to the process to complete running programs. If the system does not have time to complete their work, they will be stopped forcibly. Open the registry again and find the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> System -> CurrentControlSet -> Control branch there. Find the WaitToKillServiceTimeout parameter there and change its value from 12000 to 2000.

ReadyBoost function

Windows 7 has an option to use flash drives in addition to RAM for data caching. This speeds up data read and write operations and improves system performance. To use the ReadyBoost option, you must have USB drives or flash cards connected to the PC using a card reader. Insert the drive into USB port computer and in the AutoPlay window, select Speed ​​up the system using Windows ReadyBoost. Specify the space limit available for use. Click the Apply and OK buttons to save the settings. After that, the ReadyBoost.sfcache file will be created on the USB drive. Do not remove the flash drive from the computer under any circumstances!

Optimizing your hard drive in Windows 7

This function is valid in the Windows family of systems, starting with the XP version, it is also available in the "seven", however, if this option was enabled by default in XP, you must enable it yourself in Windows. Right-click on the My Computer icon and open Device Manager. Find Disk Drives in the list, right-click on the name of the HDD and select Properties. A window will appear where we need the Policy tab. Put a check in the box "Disable buffer clearing ...". Here, in the Device Manager, we find the IDE ATA / ATAPI controllers branch in the list, where in the properties of all ATA channels in the Advanced settings tab, check the box next to Enable / Enable DMA (Enable DMA).

Speed ​​up copying and moving files

One of the new options in Windows 7 is remote differential compression, which is designed to calculate differences between two objects, which reduces the amount of data transferred, but requires more time to calculate. You can disable this option in the Windows Components utility. Find the Programs and Features icon in the Control Panel and open Turn Windows features on or off from the list on the left. Uncheck the box next to Remote differential compression.

Disable Driver Signature Verification

This setting will significantly reduce the time required to install drivers. Search the Start menu for the gpedit.msc utility. Then, in the User Configuration item, go along the path Administrative Templates -> System -> Driver Installation. Click Digitally Sign Device Drivers and select Disable in the window that opens, click Apply and OK.

Speed ​​up thumbnail view

To increase the speed of viewing thumbnails, make the necessary settings in the registry. Open the branch HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Mouse. Change the MouseHoverTime setting to 100 or less.

Speed ​​up the start menu

When you open the start menu, the system spends some time detecting and highlighting recently installed programs. If you do not need this option, you can turn it off, reducing the menu opening time. Right-click on the Start button and select Properties from the menu that appears. On the Menu tab, click the Customize button. In the window that appears with a list of settings, uncheck the item "Highlight recently installed programs." Before opening the Start menu, there is a short pause, which can be reduced by changing the corresponding registry setting. To do this, first start the registry by entering the word regedit in the Start menu bar and pressing Enter. In the registry editor that opens, find the key HKEY_CURRENT_USER -> Control Panel -> Desktop and change the value of the MenuShowDelay key from 400 to 50. After that, the pause when opening the menu will noticeably decrease.

Turn off unnecessary visual effects

If your computer is equipped with a weaker graphics card or uses a graphics solution built into the motherboard card, the visual effects of Aero can cause a noticeable decrease in performance. Especially often this problem is faced by owners of inexpensive laptops, mainly designed for office work. In the Control Panel, click on the System icon and in the window that opens, select Advanced system settings. You will see a window where you should go to the Advanced tab. Click the Options button under Performance. A window will open with a list of special effects, many of which significantly affect system performance. You have to configure the system so as to provide the optimal balance between appearance and performance. On weak computers, you can turn off all effects by selecting the "Ensure the best performance" item. By making the “Special Effects” item active, you can independently choose which effects you need. Most users prefer not to disable the "Smooth jagged screen fonts" option.

Windows 7 is a complex set of interactions between many programs, so a huge number of factors affect the speed of the OS. You can’t just disable a couple of programs or change one setting to get a significant increase in system performance.

System optimization is not an easy task that requires care and an integrated approach. This article covers the main steps you can take to improve the performance of 64-bit Windows 7.

Using an SSD

If you use not an ordinary hard drive as a system disk ( HDD), and a solid state drive, then this event alone will quickly and significantly increase the performance of a PC on Windows 7 (64 bit). The main advantage of an SSD drive is that it is many times faster than the data storage and playback speed (500 Mb / s) compared to hard drives.

Even booting the operating system from this media takes only a few seconds. Currently, all the equipment used in computers is high-speed, the only weak link in the chain of interaction is hard HDD drives that slow down the entire system.

Install a new BIOS and check if the software is up to date

It is necessary to perform the following analysis: are the drivers updated, does the PC have a fresh BIOS? When installing drivers, you should take into account the bit depth, i.e. for 64-bit OS, you need to download advising software for computer hardware. If there are no drivers for a specific device for Windows 7 (64), you can download the appropriate software for Vista.

Upgrade RAM

Often the problem of a slow PC with Windows 7 is a banal lack of RAM. The best method to fix the problem is to upgrade the RAM. This event always significantly increases the speed of the PC and leads to the optimization of the OS. In order to ensure comfortable operation of Windows 7 (64-bit), you need at least 4 Gb of RAM.

Optimize interface

Windows Aero in the "Seven" is the main "devourer" of system resources. Although it only adds some beauty and individuality to the external design and is completely unnecessary for work. A significant decrease in performance due to Aero occurs on a PC with an insufficiently powerful video card or if it is built into the motherboard.

Turning off all Aero features that are almost invisible to the eye will increase performance. To do this, you need to open "Control Panel", then go to the "System" tab and in "Advanced system settings". Next bookmark "Additionally" find and click on "Settings".

Here you can turn off such functions as: showing the contents of windows while moving, sliding effects, fading menus, animations, casting shadows by icons, cursor and windows, etc. Even disabling only some effects will already give an increase in the speed of Windows 7, and in the case of an unpretentious user, it is recommended to click on "Ensure the best performance" in the settings.

Optimize the list of applications in autorun

A significant number of applications are loaded simultaneously with Windows 7. The developers of these programs ensure that they are loaded in the background and the owner of the computer does not see them. But this is only necessary for utilities that are used constantly.

It is necessary to disable auto-start of unnecessary applications. The following programs must be loaded with the operating system: hardware drivers, firewall and anti-virus utility. To optimize the list of automatically loaded applications, hold down the WIN key and press .

Startup programs can be seen in the system tray area on the taskbar. However, not everything is displayed there. Developed specifically for windows application"AutoRuns", which is distributed freely from the Microsoft resource. "AutoRuns" shows the full list of downloadable applications. In the window of this application, you just need to uncheck the boxes next to the unnecessary program.

Disable unnecessary services

By disabling the startup of some services, you can improve the performance of your computer. To do this, you must log in "Control Panel", further to "Administration", where in the tab "Services" select an unnecessary service and click "Disabled".

Periodically defragment disks

With increased data fragmentation, the hard drive is forced to do extra work, and this affects the performance of the PC. It is recommended to run defragmentation manually to organize files in order to optimize the functioning of the hard drive.

Turn off automatic defragmentation

The creators of Windows 7 provided background defragmentation, during which the performance of the computer is significantly reduced. It is necessary to configure the process through the "Start" button. Select in the "All Programs" tab the line "Standard", then enter "Utilities", where to find "Defragmentation". To increase the speed of Windows 7, a prerequisite is the regular manual defragmentation.

Get rid of old, unnecessary or obsolete applications

Some PC manufacturers release their devices with applications already installed that the user does not need. They slow down Windows 7 by using memory and disk space.

It is advisable to rid the computer of all unused applications. This list should be supplemented with programs that the user himself installed, but over time have lost their relevance. A simple act of removing these programs will improve system performance.

Remove unused gadgets

In Windows 7, gadgets increase the comfort of using a PC, but they all require system resources to start and function. If you use only the gadgets that are necessary for regular use, the performance of the system will increase.

Perform a computer restart

This recommendation can easily be followed by any user. Restarting your PC regularly is easy. It is recommended to perform this simple procedure once every 7 days. This cleans up memory and shuts down some failed services, resulting in improved system performance.

Optimization of Windows 7 allows the user to achieve the best performance. We can say that this should be done regularly if you do not want your computer to slow down or various errors appear during its operation. There are a number of paid free programs to optimize the system.

What affects system performance

The answer to this question may seem quite obvious to some - personal computer components. Indeed, the more powerful your CPU and video card are, the more RAM is installed, the better the machine will work. Even the most modern "iron" is not a guarantee that you will not have to deal with problems in the PC. So even a modern computer should not be littered with games and programs.

Aero GUI

With the advent of the Windows Vista operating system, Microsoft began introducing additional GUI desktop called Aero. It puts a heavy load on the computer, especially if the system resources of the device are close to the minimum. Each user, if necessary, can disable this interface in order to optimize the performance of the PC. Those who wish can disable only individual elements of the interface. This will optimize the performance of the device and at the same time leave appearance windows the same.

The more Aero interface options are disabled, the more noticeable it becomes from a visual point of view. But it improves the performance of your computer.


A beautiful desktop design in Windows comes at the price of PC performance

Hidden processes

Some users, especially beginners, are not aware that not all running processes are displayed as active windows. Most of them are hidden and can affect RAM, which reduces performance. If you disable unnecessary services, you can free up a considerable amount of memory, thereby optimizing the operation of the device.

Remember that disabling important system services can result in problems, and in this case you will not achieve a positive result. Create a system restore point in advance so that you can return to a working Windows state in case of trouble. Without harm to the system, you can disable the following services:

  • "Service entry Tablet PC" (Service entry Tablet PC);
  • "Support IP Service" (Support IP Service);
  • "Remote registry" (Remote registry).

The computer needs to be cleaned of temporary and unnecessary files

Even after removing the program from the computer, information remains from it. When we install an application, information about it is stored in RAM, in additional elements hard drive and to the register. Defragment your disk regularly. Defragmentation is the process of compiling data. Subsequently, it will be easier for the computer to access the required information, since it will already know where and what is located. Experts recommend resorting to this procedure at least once a month. Regularly defragmenting your drive will greatly improve your performance, especially if you frequently reinstall programs. If the hard drive is large and there is a lot of data on it, then defragmentation can take a long time, so be patient.

As mentioned above, when installing programs, information about them is also recorded in the system registry. It stores a huge amount of data about the PC configuration, settings and options. Naturally, if you do not regularly clean the registry, then this can lead to malfunctions during operation, the appearance of errors and poor performance in general. Experts recommend not doing anything in the registry manually, as you can accidentally delete important system data, and this will lead to bad consequences. It is advisable to use special software (CCleaner, Wise Registry Cleaner etc.) and use it to remove all the garbage. Such utilities analyze the registry and issue a list of its problem areas. You can mark only what you consider unnecessary, and leave the rest as it was.

After installation, many programs and applications are automatically registered in the list of those tasks that need to be launched immediately after turning on the PC - in startup. The user does not even see many of them, but each such software consumes computer system resources to a certain extent.

Remember that in no case should you disable those programs and utilities that are launched by the system itself. You can easily find them by looking at the location of the .exe file. If you see the \system32 folder, then do not disable the application.

These simple manipulations will help improve the performance of your computer and optimize its performance. If you are worried that you may remove some important system file, then use special programs.

Good programs to optimize Windows 7 and improve performance

Many of the programs presented below can do something that will help the user significantly improve the performance of a desktop computer or laptop. Remember that you should not install several optimization applications on your PC at once, because in this case you still won’t get the best result, and the PC will start to work even worse. Thus, if you do not like one of the applications, then completely remove it and only after that start the installation of another program. Explore the pros and cons of all the applications described and choose the one that suits you and your car.

It is also worth mentioning a program of a different kind right away - this is Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, an anti-virus utility that can rid a computer of worms and other harmful programs that also eat a lot of resources.

Advanced System Care

Advanced SystemCare offers you an arsenal of tools to optimize Windows 7

This program has a very simple, pleasant interface. The utility is distributed in two versions - one is paid, and the other is not. Accordingly, their capabilities are slightly different. The paid one has more tools that can improve the performance of a computer, but, as practice shows, not all of them can guarantee a good result. Therefore, you can download and install a simple, free version of the program. This is enough for you to get started.

SystemCare works on all modern Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 7. With it, you can:

  • perform manipulations on the system registry;
  • delete temporary, unnecessary files;
  • fix shortcuts and delete unused ones;
  • defragment the hard drive;
  • clean the system registry.

    • The improved version additionally allows you to analyze information from the hard drive, check files for malicious content and delete it.

    If, when installing SystemCare, you select the “Full installation” mode, then “[email protected]” will also sneak into your computer. Pay attention to this and move the point to "Custom installation". Perhaps this is the only negative, but in all other respects SystemCare is really good and shows excellent optimization results.

    CCleaner

    CCleaner is one of the very first computer optimization programs. The utility has a pleasant and intuitive interface, respectively, suitable for both beginners and professional users.

    Among its advantages are:

  • high speed of work;
  • an extensive database of tools;
  • clear and user-friendly graphical interface.

    • CCleaner can clean the registry, browser data, explorer and unnecessary data of the system itself

    The program is distributed free of charge, so anyone can easily find it on the web and download it from the official website of the developers. After installation and launch, you will see only 4 buttons in the menu on the left:

  • "Cleaning" - allows you to analyze the system for unnecessary and obsolete files and fix the problems found;
  • "Registry" - provides the user with the opportunity to analyze the state of the system registry. If it contains some unused data or there are errors, the program will display all this, and you can delete them. If you are worried that you will remove something important by mistake, CCleaner will ask you: “Do I need to back up the registry?”;
  • "Service" is a very useful section, as here you can do everything to achieve the best performance of the device. It is possible to remove installed programs (a kind of alternative to the similar standard Windows 7 service "Programs and Features"). There are also options for changing the startup settings of programs and tools for completely cleaning the disk.
  • "Settings" - the settings section of the CCleaner programs(namely, the settings of the program, and not the options for optimizing the system).

    • CCleaner is a good free utility with a lot of features and Russian localization.

    Video: Review of the free version of CCleaner

    TuneUp Utilities

    TuneUp Utilities provides a range of options for optimizing the performance of your personal computer. Conventionally, the program can be divided into several separate utilities, each of which performs a specific task. The application interface is quite simple, which will allow even a novice user to understand the work.


    TuneUp Utilities will help you to carry out a comprehensive optimization of your Windows 7 system

    What TuneUp Utilities can do:

  • The utility allows you to analyze the system as a whole. When the analysis is complete, TuneUp Utilities will show you a list of issues found. Right there in one click you can fix these problems;
  • it is possible to configure the startup manager. The user can independently select those programs that he needs immediately after starting the PC, and remove unnecessary ones;
  • there is an opportunity that allows you to clean up temporary files, including those stored in the browser;
  • there is a function to check and clean the registry.

    • The above tools are already quite enough to get optimal computer performance. TuneUp Utilities has a number of other useful features, such as a registry defragmenter and a RAM cleaner tool. The program is also distributed in Russian, so no one should have problems working with it.

    Wise Registry Cleaner

    This is a free utility designed to optimize the performance of a personal computer. Russian language is present. As you might guess from the name, its key advantage is working with the system registry.

    You can understand the functionality of the utility immediately after launching it, since its interface is simple and straightforward. It analyzes the registry for errors and outdated data. Before performing all the manipulations, the user is prompted to make a backup copy of the registry so that you can restore accidentally deleted important information.


    Wise Registry Cleaner will analyze the registry for errors and obsolete keys, and then provide an opportunity to get rid of them

    You can also make other changes to the system registry yourself. If it becomes clear that the action did not bring the result, then it will be possible to return everything to its previous state in a couple of clicks. After analysis, Wise Registry Cleaner provides complete and reliable information about each found problem or registry error.

    The program has a setting that allows you to automatically run a registry scan on your computer. To do this, it is enough to specify a certain time period, after which the scan will be launched. There is a built-in defragmenter.

    Easy Cleaner

    One of the simplest free applications that consumes a minimum of system resources. It has all the necessary functions to optimize your computer. For example, the user can easily manipulate the system registry. The utility will analyze the data and show all possible options for eliminating found errors or unused registry information. It is possible to remove broken shortcuts, unnecessary or obsolete files that have not been used for several months. The program also allows you to work with web browsers, in particular, delete previously saved cookies, history and other information. At first, the interface seems not the most understandable, but it's worth spending a little time and understanding it.


    Easy Cleaner is suitable even for novice PC users

    red button

    Red Button - simple and free app to optimize your computer. Compared to analogues, it takes up a minimum of free space on the hard drive. Allows you to conjure with services and applications on your computer. It is enough to press a few buttons - and you will see all active services and processes, as well as full information about them. For example, you can estimate the amount of consumed resources.


    The interface of the Red Button program is minimalism in the flesh, just press a few buttons to see active services and processes

    Red Button allows you to free up some space on your computer's hard drive by linking files occupied by the operating system itself. By the way, no other similar program offers this. By cleaning the system of junk and obsolete files, the utility allows you to improve the system boot speed and, accordingly, increase its performance. The interface of Red Button is simple, at first glance it is clear which tab is responsible for what. Especially if you switch to Russian. If you encounter any difficulties, refer to the help documentation, which, fortunately, is also present in the Russian version.

    AusLogics BoostSpeed

    One of the leaders in the field of programs for optimizing the work of a personal computer - AusLogics BoostSpeed. The software has a slightly overloaded interface, but this is at first glance. In fact, to understand the program is not difficult.


    The sophisticated interface of AusLogics BoostSpeed ​​is a bit hard on the eyes, but if you take a closer look, you will realize that everything here is arranged as simply as possible.

    At the first start, the utility will offer:

  • scan your computer for temporary and unnecessary files;
  • fix errors in the system and registry;
  • remove invalid shortcuts and entries in them.

    • BoostSpeed ​​scans your computer to determine the cause of slow device performance. After the system analysis is completed, the user will be able to see full list problems found on the machine and fix them yourself. In addition to removing temporary and obsolete files, as well as working with the registry, BoostSpeed ​​has a built-in defragmenter with which you can improve the performance of your hard drive. In a separate tab there are additional tools for optimization (active, alas, only in the paid version). There is also an instruction manual in Russian, as well as the ability to change the language of the program interface.

    Glary Utilities

    A good program to optimize the performance of a personal computer. It has all the necessary tools for this, as well as support for the Russian language. There is a function of a full analysis of the computer. Upon completion of the analysis procedure, you will see the number of errors and their type.


    Glary Utilities can do a complete analysis of your computer

    You can set the system scan settings in the corresponding tab. With this utility, you can:

  • change software autoload settings;
  • find and remove spyware;
  • get rid of old and unnecessary shortcuts;
  • delete individual files that have not been used for a long time;
  • analyze the system registry, look for errors and obsolete parameters in it.

    • There is a possibility to change privacy and data security settings. The interface of the program is clear and simple, therefore, even a beginner can understand it.

    SpeedUpMyPC

    SpeedUpMyPC is a success even though it's not very efficient

    A shareware program with a telling name for optimizing your computer. SpeedUpMyPC has a wide "arsenal" of settings that will allow you to optimize your computer. Its possibilities are, of course, limited. Independent user testing showed that the program performs somewhat worse than its counterparts, and the performance gain after making all the proposed changes is not high. According to the developers, with its help you can:

  • clean RAM;
  • customize the work of processes;
  • change network settings.

    • In fact, all these manipulations do not lead to a visible effect. The program shows good results only because it cleans up temporary and obsolete files. Despite this, users still use it for optimization. Russian localization is available.

    Comodo System Cleaner

    Free software for Windows operating systems. Comodo System Cleaner has proven itself well since its inception and is still popular with users to this day. With its help, you can significantly increase the stability of your computer, improve the performance of even an old PC. The utility consists of several built-in applications, the complex use of which will allow you to achieve the desired result.


    Comodo System Cleaner will make your Windows PC faster

    Comodo System Cleaner is:

  • work with startup programs;
  • the ability to change settings at system startup;
  • the ability to remove unnecessary software;
  • cleaning the registry from garbage, obsolete settings.

    • If any old files are found that you have not used for a long time, then after scanning the program will report this. Found files and any others that you yourself consider unnecessary (for this you will need to mark them) are deleted without the possibility of recovery. Comodo System Cleaner has a simple interface divided into several sections. Each of them allows you to perform only specific tasks. Russian language is present.

    nCleaner

    A free program designed to clean your computer from accumulated debris. Unfortunately, the interface is not the easiest. To begin with, the user will have to define the system scan settings - specify what needs to be found, after which the search procedure itself will begin. Fortunately, there is a Russian language, so you can still understand all the intricacies of the program.


    The interface of the nCleaner program is full of checkmarks, you need to sit and figure it out before instructing the program to analyze the system

    The application allows you to scan the system registry for errors, obsolete or deleted files. There is the possibility of deleting old and temporary files that take up space on the computer and consume system resources, but have no practical use. The utility allows you to change the startup settings of other applications installed on your computer. Through the program interface, you can completely clean up the local disk, but remember that all the data that you delete cannot be restored. So work with the program carefully.

    Comparison table of characteristics of popular programs to improve and speed up your PC

    With the right software, each user can easily optimize their PC, increase the performance of even an old device and work on a computer without problems. If you do not want to entrust cleaning and speeding up your computer to programs, then take on manual optimization, but be careful not to remove the excess.

    The Windows 7 operating system can run much faster and more efficiently, but certain steps must be taken to achieve this. The main measures in terms of optimization should be considered.

    Disabling visual effects

    It is expected to have a very attractive design. If you want to speed up the system, you need to understand that visual effects require extra resources. It is required to follow the specified path: Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced system settings.

    When the settings window opens in front of us, the following actions are carried out: Advanced -> Performance -> Options

    In the design, the developers tried to simplify the optimization task as much as possible. You just need to select the item "Ensure the best performance" and the settings will be set automatically. This greatly simplifies the task. The result will be a classic look. All this is shown in the screenshot below.

    Not always a new look can suit you and this requires some additional steps. You may well choose any suitable option from the available list, taking into account the speed requirements of the OS. You should right-click on any free area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe desktop and click "Personalize".

    Aero Glass mode can be accelerated by turning off transparency. This provides that the translucency effect will disappear. All in the same personalization section, you need to select the "Window Color" item, where you uncheck the "Enable transparency" box.

    For powerful devices, this will not give any noticeable increase, but in the case of a weak video card, it can provide a visible result.

    Disabling unused components

    During the operation of the OS, one has to deal with a situation where a large number of services are used. The difficulty lies in the fact that not all of them provide for efficiency. It is for this reason that it is important to pay attention to this factor during optimization. Disabling certain components will not harm the OS.

    We follow the suggested path: Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off. A window with the content shown in the screenshot will be displayed.

    We look through the list of issued components and uncheck those that we do not use. For more information, hover your mouse over the element of interest.

    During the shutdown of certain components, a system message of the following type will be displayed on the screen:

    We confirm and continue optimization measures. It is necessary to list what exactly can be safely turned off:

    • Default browser IE if you use other programs to access the Internet
    • Telnet server
    • Built-in search engine, when it is not needed
    • Telnet and TFTP Clients
    • Components of a tablet personal computer, since the setup is for a laptop or a stationary device
    • OS gadget system when there is no desire to use this feature
    • Unix Program Subsystem
    • Microsoft Message Queuing Server
    • Operating System Activation Service
    • Print service when the printer is not connected to the device

    For all changes to take effect, you must restart the operating system.

    Boot optimization for computers with multi-core processors

    If you are using a multi-core processor, there are some steps you can take to speed up the entire OS. In most cases, Windows itself can determine such a moment, but checking is never superfluous. It is required to enter msconfig through the "Run" window.

    Now you should go: Download -> Advanced Options

    In the window that appears, the number of processors, as well as the amount of memory, are indicated. It is necessary to make changes only when the parameters do not match the real ones.

    If the adjustments are set, then a reboot occurs to start their action.

    Repairing the Quick Launch

    If you are used to older operating systems, you may experience the inconvenience of missing the quick launch bar. In order to return, you need to carry out the following list of actions:

    1. Right click on the "Toolbar" icon
    2. Panels -> Create Toolbar
    3. A field opens where you need to register a new path
    4. %appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\ Quick Launch

    When you click "Select Folder", you can see the Quick Launch. To return to the usual place, you need to click the left mouse button and then move to the "Start" button. You should right-click on the "Quick Launch Panel", where the checkmarks from "Show captions" and "Show title" should be unchecked.

    After all the procedures carried out, the panel will have the same appearance as in the XP predecessor OS. This is clearly shown in the screenshot below.

    Disabling UAC

    A similar innovation came to Windows 7 from Vista. We will not talk about the need for such a decision, since this is one of the most criticized elements. It is important to say that it can be disabled without a serious loss to the security of the OS. The main thing is to use a different antivirus. It is required to consider various options for action in this situation.

    It is possible to configure the frequency of notifications or completely disable the specified process. To complete the tasks, you need to go along the path: Start -> Control Panel -> User Accounts -> Change User Account Control settings.

    However, if necessary, you can adjust the frequency of notifications or disable them altogether. We do the following: Start - Control Panel - User Accounts - Change User Account Control settings

    As you can see in the presented screenshot, several gradations of work are provided. You can set the slider to the most attractive option.

    Power management system

    The Windows 7 operating system allows you to control power within certain limits. The electrical energy consumption of the device is set through a special settings section. You can put the most economical or productive option, as well as select a balanced mode. To access the corresponding window, you need to follow the path: Start -> Control Panel -> Power Options. If nothing is touched, then a balanced version is set. Below is the appearance of the settings window:

    After setting it, you should proceed to use advanced settings. To do this, click on "Change advanced power settings".

    A window will be displayed where suitable settings are selected. When they are selected, it will only be necessary to confirm this.

    Browser performance optimization

    This item must be enabled if you are using the default browser - Internet Explorer. To speed up the work, you should take some measures:

    1. Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt

    2. Do the right mouse click and select "Run as administrator"

    3. In some cases, a message is issued from User Account Control. You need to confirm the launch.

    4. In the popup window command line regsvr32 actxprxy.dll is injected

    5. You must press enter. When the task is completed correctly, a message with the following content should be issued.

    After that, you can launch the IE browser. In the course of work, it should become much faster than before.

    Speed ​​up animation when popping windows

    It is allowed to significantly speed up the process of pop-up windows on the operating system. The following workflow is expected:

    1. Launching the Registry Editor. You need to use the following path Start -> Run -> regedit
    2. The special key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse is searched for
    3. The key is opened and the detection of the MouseHoverTime parameter is performed there. For optimal system performance, it is recommended to set the value to 150.
    4. Now we are interested in another key. Find HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop. It must contain the MenuShowDelay parameter. Its value should be set to 100.
    5. For all changes to take effect, you need to reboot the device.

    Automatic login without the need to enter a password

    Significantly speed up the time of work such a moment as logging in automatically, without the need to use an access code. To do this, it is necessary to perform the following sequence of actions:

    1. You should go along the path Start -> Run
    2. In the window, enter control userpasswords2 and confirm
    3. The corresponding menu is displayed, where we are interested in the "Users" tab. You need to find your account and uncheck the box next to "Require username and password".
    4. In the issued window, you need to confirm your access - a password is entered.
    5. The system reboots to accept the changes.

    Speed ​​up device shutdown

    In some cases, when you turn off your computer, this process may take several minutes. When you consider the shutdown time to be too long, there are certain actions you can take.

    The transition is Start -> Run, where in the window that appears, regedit is entered with further confirmation. We are interested in the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control - this is what we need to look for. If found, the WaitToKillServiceTimeout parameter is changed. Its new value should be 500 or so. The default is 12000.

    Removing arrows from labels

    It all starts with the standard path Start -> Run -> regedit. In HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile you need to find the IsShortCut parameter and delete it. In order for the arrows to return to their place, the parameter must be restored. The device reboots to accept the changes.

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