5 Programs That Can Speed Up Your Windows System
If you have a Windows PC, such as Windows 7 or Vista - Then these 5 extremely useful tools can help increase the performance on your system. If your Windows takes too long to start up or maybe your PC is just generally slow - Well here's how you can fix it.
Please note that some of these programs will need to be downloaded and installed, so ensure you have enough space to install them. If not, that explains why your system is slow and I recommend you delete some files, but along with the tutorial lets get started!
Please note that some of these programs will need to be downloaded and installed, so ensure you have enough space to install them. If not, that explains why your system is slow and I recommend you delete some files, but along with the tutorial lets get started!
1. CCleaner
CCleaner is one of my all-time favorite programs for Windows and gives a dramatic effect if you've had your Windows system for a long time and have never used a temporary file cleaner. It works by scanning through your PC and deleting useless files, such as internet history, Windows' temporary files etc. CCleaner is and will probably always be the most respected and widely used software around the web for clearing up your files.
CCleaner is a very basic GUI and works at the click of a button. You can start by clicking the 'Analyze' button, but I normally just go straight to the 'Run Cleaner' button to save time. There are also some other built-in tools such as the registry fixer and program uninstaller - But I'll let you have a wonder through yourself.
To download the latest version, click on the button below.
CCleaner is a very basic GUI and works at the click of a button. You can start by clicking the 'Analyze' button, but I normally just go straight to the 'Run Cleaner' button to save time. There are also some other built-in tools such as the registry fixer and program uninstaller - But I'll let you have a wonder through yourself.
To download the latest version, click on the button below.
CCleaner;
Advantages;
Disadvantages;
Advantages;
- Simple interface - Navigate yourself around the software easily.
- Clears up your files well.
- Other built-in tools included.
Disadvantages;
- Won't boot up your machine quicker - But will increase performance.
2. IObit Advanced System Care
When you first run ASC, you will notice you get a shed load of problems detected. I got around 3000 when I first installed this software but don't worry, these problems are 'scare tactics' and were just errors in the security section.
However this program is useful, as it includes a turbo boost in which you can disable useless services running in the background for better work or game experience.
This nice piece of software offers you a range of performance-boosting tools optimized for Windows systems - definitely recommended. Download by clicking the button below.
However this program is useful, as it includes a turbo boost in which you can disable useless services running in the background for better work or game experience.
This nice piece of software offers you a range of performance-boosting tools optimized for Windows systems - definitely recommended. Download by clicking the button below.
Advanced System Care;
Advantages;
Disadvantages;
Advantages;
- Nice tutorial at the start explaining the software.
- Built-in Surfing Protection - Know what sites not to visit.
- Single-click features.
Disadvantages;
- Tries installing 'junk software' on installation.
- Uses 'scare tactics' however not harmful.
- Over-exaggerates the point of the software - doesn't do that much.
3. Disk Defragmenter
Next on this list is Disk Defragmenter which is a built-in Windows program and works by 're-processing' your hard-drive. It basically fills up the gaps you have on your hard-drive so it can read files quicker, and gives you more free space. However this has it's ups and downs but can be a useful piece of software, can being released in the Windows OS you can be sure that this is a safe program.
What's good about this program is the fact you can actually run it on a schedule, which means you could have this program run automatically once a week, or twice a month etc. Disk defragmenter can take from several minutes to a few hours, so make sure you are prepared to maybe wait a while.
You can access this program by going to the Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools and you will find Disk Defragmenter. Start by clicking 'Analyze Disk' and then 'Defragment Disk' once it has been analyzed. You can also configure the schedule by clicking the button located at the top.
What's good about this program is the fact you can actually run it on a schedule, which means you could have this program run automatically once a week, or twice a month etc. Disk defragmenter can take from several minutes to a few hours, so make sure you are prepared to maybe wait a while.
You can access this program by going to the Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools and you will find Disk Defragmenter. Start by clicking 'Analyze Disk' and then 'Defragment Disk' once it has been analyzed. You can also configure the schedule by clicking the button located at the top.
Disk Defragmenter;
Advantages;
Disadvantages;
Advantages;
- Time scheduling option - Defrag your hard-drive on a regular basis.
- Find more space on your hard-drive.
- Allows your hard-drive to read and process files quicker.
Disadvantages;
- Lacks a visual interface - You may find it hard to know what's going on.
- Can actually decrease your hard-drive's lifetime.
4. Glary Utilities
Offering a free version, Glary Utilities has one of the widest range of tweaks and cleaning tools in one application, especially since it's free. With a simple one-click GUI it focuses on deleting potentially threatening files or cleaning up a part of your system which needs dusting off... But that's just one slice of bread. There's a whole lot more of system tools from shortcut fixer and registry cleaner - it's a 'Glaryous' loaf.
They also offer the Pro version, costing around £30 which adds a 24/7 technial support option - however I think the free one is good enough with the amount of free tweaks you can work with. You could support the developer of the product by purchasing the Pro version.
So to get started, click the button below to get redirected to the free version - give it a try!
They also offer the Pro version, costing around £30 which adds a 24/7 technial support option - however I think the free one is good enough with the amount of free tweaks you can work with. You could support the developer of the product by purchasing the Pro version.
So to get started, click the button below to get redirected to the free version - give it a try!
Glary Utilities;
Advantages;
Disadvantages;
Advantages;
- A bunch of different tweaks, system tools and repair tools.
- Quick installation - Fast all-in-one cleaning tool.
- Works well to improve performance.
Disadvantages;
- Can feel quite complex.
- Free version doesn't actually include a scheduler. Purchase the Pro version to have this included!
5. Disk Cleanup
Another built-in Windows program, Disk Cleanup has its ups and downs but can dramatically speed up your PC. It works by deleting 'useless' files from your hard-drive, however this can be seen as untrue as the files it deletes can actually save your PC's life.
It works by deleting various files, this includes 'System Error Memory Dump Files' and these contain data which PC mechanics can figure out what went wrong with your system. They sound great but these nasty things can clutter your hard-drive and take up a lot of space! So this is a matter of opinion and it's completely your choice whether or not you delete them.
Of course the program allows you to clear other actual useless files too, this includes - Recycle Bin files, Offline webpages etc. You can access this program by doing the same route as you did for Disk Defragmenter (Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools) - You can then open up Disk Cleanup, select the hard-drive you want to clean and that's it! This may take a couple minutes but is worth the wait.
It works by deleting various files, this includes 'System Error Memory Dump Files' and these contain data which PC mechanics can figure out what went wrong with your system. They sound great but these nasty things can clutter your hard-drive and take up a lot of space! So this is a matter of opinion and it's completely your choice whether or not you delete them.
Of course the program allows you to clear other actual useless files too, this includes - Recycle Bin files, Offline webpages etc. You can access this program by doing the same route as you did for Disk Defragmenter (Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools) - You can then open up Disk Cleanup, select the hard-drive you want to clean and that's it! This may take a couple minutes but is worth the wait.
Disk Cleanup;
Advantages;
Disadvantages;
Advantages;
- Delete files that clutter up your PC.
- Be sure it is safe as released by Microsoft & included in Windows Vista + 7.
- Simple interface.
Disadvantages;
- Can delete important files - But not a biggie.
- Can take from a couple of minutes to even an hour.
So there's 5 programs that can help speed up your Windows system. These are all worth checking out and should change your system's performance dramatically. I hope you enjoyed reading through my article and that you've found it useful. Please take a minute to check out my other tutorials - and be sure to share with your friends.