Probably, every Windows user knows that over time after a “clean” installation of the system, it starts, to put it mildly, to slow down, or even freezes altogether. What to do in this case, and which computer accelerator (or optimization method) to use, we will now see. At the same time, we will figure out which processes are generally subject to optimization.
What are computer accelerators?
Actually, any utilities of this type, whether it’s its own means of operating systems or third-party applications and software packages, are usually called optimization tools in computer terminology.
Today, there are a lot of utilities that are usually classified as computer accelerators. True, they can be conditionally divided into optimizers, which make it possible to exclude various kinds of problems in the system (software) part, and those that can directly affect the “iron” components of any computer system, regardless of which company is their manufacturer.
Windows native optimization
The computer’s accelerator may not always look like an application or software package developed by a third-party manufacturer. Not all users know that the administration and optimization of their own terminal can be done even using their own tools of the Windows operating system family.
First of all, pay attention to cleaning the disk from "garbage". For example, in systems such as Windows 7, 8, and 10, such a process works much better than in complex optimizers. Its use allows you to delete even the installation files "OSes", which is not available in most other programs.
Do not neglect defragmentation, the process of which allows you to transfer the most frequently used files and programs to the fastest areas of the disk. True, according to most users and experts, this process does not cause much enthusiasm. The first and most important thing is that it takes a lot of time. Third-party software products in this regard are much faster.
The easiest way, when you can’t use computer accelerators at all, is to use the universal msconfig command, called, say, from the Run menu and then proceeding to the startup section. Here you can turn off almost everything (with the exception of the most important system processes).
In addition to the fact that the antivirus should remain on, ideally note that only the ctfmon service, which is responsible for the language layout of the keyboard and its switching, should remain in startup. Do not be afraid, system processes cannot be disabled. Yes, this is not necessary. In Windows 10, in general, they are simply hidden from the eyes of the user. In extreme cases, you can simply complete some process, nothing more.
Acceleration with Integrated Optimizers
As for software products of this type, they are represented quite diverse. For example, it can be an accelerator of games on a computer, an optimizer for background services and processes, or a software package that allows you to overclock a processor without physical intervention.
However, as practice shows, most applications of this type include many special modules, including Advanced System Care, CCleaner, AVG PC TuneUp 2015, Glary Utilities, Windows 7 Manager, Ashampoo WinOptimizer and many others.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the iObit Uninstaller utility, which allows you to delete installed applications and the files or entries in the registry that remain after them in full. The registry will be discussed later.
Optimize your internet connection
There is no need to explain that not everyone can afford to install a dedicated line with a bandwidth from 100 Mbit / s to 1 Gbit / s. But the speed of the connection directly affects the settings for opening access to web pages and downloading information from the World Wide Web.
What to use? For this, any utility that is an Internet accelerator on a computer may be suitable. As the name implies, programs like Internet Optimizer can be used. As a rule, user participation is not required here. It is enough to simply start the process, and the program itself will determine the most suitable parameters for the Internet connection, including even optimizing the use of IPv6 protocol, which in most cases is not involved in setting standard settings (it mainly uses IPv4).
Game acceleration
With modern toys, the situation is somewhat more complicated. The accelerator of games on a computer should be used only one that allows complex optimization of absolutely all system and hardware components. This primarily concerns the parameters of video cards and central processors, as well as the resolution of a computer terminal monitor or laptop screen for the most efficient picture transfer. This is especially true for dynamic scenes in FPS first-person shooter games.
In this case, a utility like Razor Game Booster can be a good help. By the way, it can not only optimize game processes on a PC or in the case of passing games online, but also has a lot of useful functions that are present in the above-mentioned complex optimizers.
Computer processor accelerator
As you know, the central processor, not to mention the motherboard, is the heart of the entire system. Many users, called overlockers, are trying to squeeze maximum performance out of it due to overclocking. If anyone does not know, the clock frequency of absolutely any processor can be increased compared to the factory settings, since it has, so to speak, a power reserve.
If earlier it was necessary to rearrange contacts for this, now you can use software solutions. So, for example, some specific game accelerator on the computer is suitable for this, but it is better to use the usual BIOS tools, where the parameter of the processor multiplier (Ratio) on the system bus is changed. For example, for processors operating at the 1.33 GHz frequency declared by the manufacturer, the performance gain can ultimately reach 2.0 GHz.
For AMD processors, you can recommend the AMD Overdrive utility, which allows you to make very subtle settings that optimize the use of all the capabilities of these chipsets to the maximum, even without physical overclocking.
Optimization of RAM by cleaning the registry
Now about the sad. Are you wondering where to find a memory accelerator for your computer? It is worth upsetting you. There are no such programs! If there are utilities that allow, according to the developers, to optimize the "OS", such an acceleration, more likely, boils down only to clearing the application cache and clipboard, and certainly not to optimize it.
In principle, in this case it is permissible to use the standard features of Windows. This can be either an increase in the size of the paging file (for low-power systems), or its complete shutdown (for faster access to RAM and saving reserved disk space).
In addition, it is worth using computer accelerators to remove incorrect, erroneous, or outdated keys and entries from the system registry, the presence of which leads to a significant slowdown. There is no own funds in Windows OS, so it is better to turn to special programs that have such functions. A simple example is a utility such as Registry Optimizer, although the multipurpose software packages described above also have such a module, and it starts when you check and optimize the system with one click.
Defragmenting disks and registry
Do not discount the defragmentation process. For winchesters, any utilities that can transfer data to the fastest areas of the disk without changing their physical address are suitable (only the actual location changes).
It is better to use specialized utilities for the registry. They work in a slightly different way, helping to organize the keys so that the system does not read them for a long time. But even when Windows starts, this is exactly what happens. The system accesses not only the data located in the boot area of the disk, but also the system registry. So it turns out that in the case when the entries in it are not ordered, the system simply “scoops” in search of the right key to load this or that component.
What's better?
As it is already clear, it is simply impossible to single out some best computer accelerator. Each software product has its own focus and purpose. Depending on which particular process or component needs to be optimized, this or that package is used. It is worth saying that it is better for experienced users to use highly targeted applications. Well, for the average user, some universal product is suitable that implements PC acceleration in one click in automatic mode even without his participation.