Windows 7: Increase performance - how it works

After a while, the Windows 7 PC slows down. You can improve the performance of your computer. The TuneUp Utilities 2014 program will help you do this.

Windows performance increase with TuneUp Utilities

First download and install TuneUp Utilities on your computer. Then start the program and skip the 1-click maintenance.

• The program offers a 15-day trial version. Meanwhile, you can use all functions to their full extent.
• The full version of the software costs 40 euros.

Speed ​​up Windows 7 - disable startup programs

A large part of the slowdown of Windows 7 is contributed by programs that register themselves in the autostart directory when they are installed. They are then executed each time the system is started and take up the capacity of the PC.

• Click on "Optimize" in the overview and select "Deactivate autostart programs".
• You will now see a list of startup programs. By clicking on the small arrow on the right you can show details about the individual programs.
• Now deactivate all programs that you do not need. Use the description and evaluation of TuneUp for assessment.
• When you're done, you can close the window. The changes will be applied the next time the system is started.

TuneUp Utilities - Deactivate programs

Some programs are permanently activated for quick start and use of all functions. This places a load on the system. If you do not need or only rarely need programs, you can deactivate them.

• Under "Optimize", select the item "Deactivate programs".
• You will see a list similar to the step "Deactivate startup programs". You can call up details of the individual programs again on the right-hand side. You can also see the extent to which the programs slow down the system.
• Now deactivate the programs that you do not need.

Windows 7 - Clean and defragment the registry

By installing and uninstalling programs and changing various settings on your PC, new registry entries are created and others are deleted. That's why you should clean and defragment your registry.

• Under "Optimize" open the item "Clean registration".
• Select "Complete check" and confirm with "Next".
• Problems are now searched for. Then fix the problems found by following the instructions of the program. You can then close the window.
• Now open the "Defragment registration" item under "Optimize".
• Close any open programs and click "Next".
• After the analysis, the program will make a recommendation. If defragmentation is necessary, follow the instructions. You can then close the window.

Uninstall Windows 7 programs

Programs that you no longer need take up space and burden the system.

• Under Optimize, click Uninstall a Program.
• Uninstall the programs that you no longer need by clicking on them one by one and selecting "Uninstall" above.
• When you're done, you can close the window.

Windows 7 - customize visual effects

Windows 7 uses many visual effects that look chic but cost performance. You can choose between performance and optics.

• Select "All Features" and under "Recommendations" click "Increase Performance".
• Decide under "What criteria should be used to optimize the visual effects?" for an option and confirm with "OK".
• Now restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

In this practical tip, we explain how you can improve the performance of your PC with Windows standard tools.