The performance of a computer depends not only on the hardware installed in it, but also on the settings of the system itself. The better you optimize Windows settings, the faster and better your PC will work with maximum efficiency.
Improved performance can be achieved by disabling unnecessary programs and functions that load the hard drive, video card, processor and RAM of the computer, as well as changing the type of operation and enabling some additional built-in Windows functions.
The first thing to do before you start optimizing is to make sure that your hard drive is not completely clogged. Please note that there must be free space both on the main partition of the disk on which the system itself is installed, and on all other additional partitions (D, F, G...).
There are three ways to clean up the disk: manually, using third-party programs and built-in functions.
Remove everything unnecessary programs, games and files. You can conveniently remove programs and applications using the following steps:
Don't forget to empty your trash and temporary files.
There are many programs that allow you to clean up your disk. automatic mode. One of the best of this kind is CCleaner:
Automatic disk cleaning is also possible without third-party programs; just follow these steps:
The registry is one of the main parts of the system, since all parameters and values are located in it and perform their functions. system settings. If you optimize its operation, then the entire Windows will start working faster.
Over time, the registry may accumulate a large number of errors, error reports, temporary and damaged tasks and other files that slow it down with their number. To get rid of all this automatically, we’ll use the third-party program CCleaner:
Over time, the registry undergoes severe fragmentation - it is divided into a large number of cells, which are not arranged in order, but in a broken pattern. This slows down the speed at which the registry searches for the files it needs. To reduce the level of fragmentation, you need to defragment:
By changing values in the registry, you can disable or enable certain functions performed by the system to optimize it. But before that, you need to create a backup copy of the registry so that in the future you can roll it back to its original state if something changes for the worse:
Now, back in the registry, you can make the following changes:
The main load on the video card comes from the visual display of what is happening on the screen. This load can be reduced in two ways: lowering the resolution and changing system parameters. The first option can have a bad effect on the picture: there will be too many pixels, and this is very inconvenient. Therefore, let's consider the second option:
Disabling unnecessary programs and services will allow you to significantly reduce the load on almost all computer components and speed up both the system boot speed and its subsequent operation:
List of system services that you can try to disable. Please note that this list may be individual for everyone; you may use some services, so you should not disable them:
The performance of a computer also depends on how much power it receives. If it turns out that the PC consumes more energy than it receives, it will begin to reduce the level of load on itself at the expense of performance. Therefore, it is worth setting the correct power supply mode:
This function allows you to use external drives as a mini hard drives. That is, a connected USB flash drive will be able to take over the work with small files: their storage, processing and redistribution. Typically, ReadyBoost transfers temporary files to the drive so that they do not clog the hard drive. You can activate the function by doing the following:
To evaluate how well your system works, you can use a performance test. It is worth understanding that the assessment may not show entirely objective data, but still some useful information she can give. The scan in Windows 7 is carried out constantly and automatically. To find out its results, you must perform the following steps:
The second performance metric is tested as follows:
So, setup and evaluation Windows performance 7 was produced. If your actions to speed up the system did not bring results, then there are two options left: reinstalling Windows, since an absolutely clean version will work much faster, as long as it does not become clogged over time, or the improvement of computer components. Remember that performance does not depend on one part, but on the interaction and power of all components as a whole. And try to install as few programs and games as possible so that your system remains clean for as long as possible, then the need for optimization will not arise.
Optimization Windows operation 7 is extremely relevant today and is available not only to professional engineers of specialized centers, but also to ordinary users.
Since release by Microsoft operating system Windows 8, the popularity of her predecessor, Windows7, doesn't get smaller.
Prevalence of Windows versions as of March 2014 (according to http://www.netmarketshare.com/)
Windows 8/8.1 - 12.54%
Windows 7 - 50.55%
Windows7 proved to be the most successful and user-friendly version of the OS on the Windows platform, especially in comparison with its predecessor - Windows Vista.
Currently, the objectives set by software manufacturers and user expectations regarding system speed and performance have increased significantly.
The number of programs has also increased preinstalled by manufacturers on new laptops and personal computers, which often only take away the performance of the system. In addition, over time, a huge amount of temporary and unnecessary files, generated by programs and Internet browsers.
In connection with the above, all larger number companies are engaged in both development specialized utilities to optimize the performance of Windows 7, and by creating multitasking programs who clean and configure the system, optimizing its operation based on the needs of a specific user, along with a complex of other software (for example, comprehensive antiviruses"all-in-one", CCleaner, RegOptimazer and others).
But let’s not forget that all cleaning and optimization programs act superficially, without affecting the depths of the system. Thanks to simple steps, any user can safely and effectively optimize Windows 7 performance, without resorting to in-depth analysis and practical study of its work.
First of all, it is worth drawing your attention to the fact that this tool is one of the most important in the matter of system security and disabling it will inevitably reduce the overall level of its protection from external threats. However, many users have greater confidence in high-quality antivirus software.
In this article we offer you the ability to either completely disable UAC or change the protection level.
Before performing the suggested actions, you should log in under account Administrator.
Disabling autorun is not only speed up work With external media information, but also will protect protect you from a number of viruses entering your computer.
Launch Notepad (in the Start menu, in the Search line, enter the word “Notepad”).
After launching the Notepad program, copy the following text there:
"HonorAutoRunSetting"=dword:00000001
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:000000ff
3. Next, select the menu item “File” - “Save As”.
4. Select the file type “All files”
5. Specify the file name and extension for it “*.reg”
6. Close the Notepad program. 
7. Run the newly created file and agree to make changes.
If the autorun function is still present, do the following:
1. Open Notepad
2. After launching Notepad, copy the following text there:
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
"AutoRun"=dword:0000001
"allocatecdromes"="0"
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091
"NoSaveSettings"=dword:00000000
3. Next, select the menu item “File” - “Save As”.
4. Select the file type "All files"
5. Specify the file name and extension for it “*.reg”
6. Then exit the Notepad program.
7. Run the newly created file and agree to make changes
8. Restart the Computer and check for autorun on the media.
Attention this method will disable autorun for you from all storage media:
Flash and portable drives;
CD, DVD, BD discs;
Network drives;
Local disks.
If you feel like it fully free your desktop from icons, then you can do this. After all, in Windows 7 not only is it possible remove the Recycle Bin from the desktop, but even pin it to the taskbar.
1. Click right click mouse over an empty space on the desktop.
2. B context menu select Create - Shortcut.
3. In the Object location field, insert:
%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe shell:RecycleBinFolder
4. Click Next.
5. In the window that opens, in the Shortcut name field, enter Trash and click Finish.
6. A shortcut has appeared on the Desktop (to make sure it is the Recycle Bin, double-click it), but it looks like an Explorer shortcut, not 
Baskets. To fix this, right-click on it and select Properties, then click the button Change icon.
7. In the Search for icons in the following file field, enter:
%SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll
and press Enter.
8. From the proposed collection of Windows 7 icons, select the Recycle Bin icon and click OK twice.
9. Now our Recycle Bin icon looks authentic. Drag it with the right or left mouse button somewhere on the taskbar.
10. Right-click on the desktop, select Personalization, then Change desktop icons and uncheck the Recycle Bin.
Suppose HDD your computer contains two partitions (C and D) and after installing another OS on the second partition, the first partition disappeared. In reality, the section remained where it was, but Windows 7 did not assign a letter to it. Therefore, we do not have access to the data stored on this disk. 
To assign a drive letter, go to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.
In the left menu, select Storage Devices -> Disk Management. This displays information about all drives connected to the computer, including logical drives (partitions), drives, and removable drives. Our lost partition is located here - it is displayed in the list and has neither a letter nor a volume label, but is recognized by the system as a hard drive. 
1. Right-click on it and in the menu that appears, select Change drive letter or drive path.
2. In the window that opens, click the Add button.
3. In the window that opens, in the Assign a drive letter line, all free letters are presented in the form of a drop-down list; we can assign any of them to our “unidentified” partition.
4. Select a letter and press the OK button.
As you can see, setting up and optimizing Windows 7 with the proper approach is not difficult and in a fast way both improve the process of using a computer and increase its performance and speed.
If, after optimizing Windows operation, you have not achieved the desired result, or your actions have led to disruption of the system, USService specialists will help you.
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There are a number of programs that are essentially charlatan. They all promise a miraculous increase in computer speed by freeing up space in the computer's RAM. To understand why this is useless and even harmful, you first need to understand what RAM is, anyway?
RAM (or RAM - R andom A access M emory, or RAM - ABOUT operative Z reminiscent U device) - volatile memory used to temporarily store instructions and data necessary for calculations performed by the processor (or processors) of a computer. This is described more accurately and in detail on Wikipedia, but I will focus on the actual problem of free space in RAM.
Note: I am speaking as simply as possible, omitting many terms and features, leaving only the essence required in the context of my note.
The processor needs RAM to fast access to data that the hard drive cannot provide in any way. Therefore, when the program is launched, it is loaded into RAM - this is the only way the computer can do calculations, driving data to the processor from RAM and back.
IN Windows running programs can be physically located not only “in RAM cards”, but also on the hard drive in a file pagefile.sys. This file is called the “swap file” or “swap” (from the English swap).
The idea is this: if a program takes up a lot of memory, part of it is dumped onto the hard drive into the paging file, freeing up “living space” for other programs, and if necessary, the data is loaded back into RAM.
Problem is that the speed difference between RAM and hard drive huge. This can be clearly demonstrated like this:
To ensure that only unnecessary data is dumped into the paging file, Windows runs a Memory Manager. It works quite successfully, thanks to which on a computer with 512 MB of RAM you can run programs that take up more than a gigabyte of memory. A typical example is modern versions Adobe Photoshop, 3DS Max and many other programs for complex calculations. Of course, with such a small amount of RAM, programs will be strongly slow down, but working in them is at the very least possible, but possible.
Let me make an analogy with medications to relieve symptoms - they do not treat the cause, they only alleviate the symptoms. If a person has the flu, getting rid of a runny nose will not cure it. If the computer slows down and there is little free memory, it is not slowing down because used memory, but due to an overly resource-intensive program or, for example, overheating.
All optimizers are required show the amount of free space in RAM. And often with red letters and warnings that this negatively affects the speed of the computer. Which is actually not true. If a program needs all the RAM, it means it is required for business (calculations) and to work fast she will only be there if she is given as much space as she asks for.
A typical example of programs that require large amounts of RAM are games. If a game requires 2 gigabytes of RAM, there is nothing you can do about it. Without the required amount of RAM, playing will be problematic due to the low frame rate - the game will slow down due to the fact that some of the data will be located on the slow swap file. RAM optimizers create same negative effect- after memory is freed, programs are allocated less memory than they need, which is why the “brakes” again begin.
Note #1: I'm not saying that frame rates in games are directly related to the amount of RAM. By installing more RAM in your computer, you will be able to increase performance only in those programs where the amount of RAM is really important, without regard to other more important parameters: processor frequency, video card characteristics, RAM frequency, hard drive speed, etc.
Note #2: Errors occur with programs under the general name “ memory leak“when a program “grows” for no reason and takes up all the memory unnecessarily, but in this case it is necessary to demand that the developers of this program correct the error, and not free up memory with optimizers.
How memory optimizers work
Memory optimization programs (they may have different names - SuperRAM, FreeMemory, Memory Management SuperProMegaEdition, etc.) can free up memory in several ways, but they are all tied to the principle of deceiving the Manager Windows memory:
The result is always the same: programs begin to slow down, but the number of free space in RAM is green and the memory optimization program says that everything is fine. As a result, the user is happy, opens a window with his favorite program and... waiting. Because his favorite program is starting slow down a lot. This will happen until the program returns “itself” to RAM from the swap file. As a result, the RAM becomes full again, the free space indicator again reports that the memory is busy, the user gets angry, starts clearing the memory, and everything happens for the second (third, fifth, tenth) round.
The opposite effect - so that the program takes up all the RAM supposedly For fast work- it will not be possible to achieve. I used the word “supposedly” because in the ideal case (when there is enough memory) programs take as much memory as they need And this process cannot be interfered with. If you interfere with the process, you will get slowdowns caused by frequent access to the swap file.
Another sad point: memory optimizers cannot unload unnecessary programs from RAM. We determine their “uselessness” ourselves; everything works differently in a computer. All programs are unloaded into the swap file indiscriminately.
Conclusion #1: freeing up RAM by optimizers only does harm and reduces performance.
Conclusion No. 2: You cannot judge the speed of a program by how much space it takes up in RAM.
Conclusion No. 3: If a program takes up a lot of space in RAM, it means it operates with large amounts of data. You can help her “think” faster only by increasing the amount of RAM, i.e. by installing more RAM cards into the computer. But this will not help if the other characteristics of the PC do not meet the requirements.
In order not to be unfounded, here is a link to similar conclusions with an explanation of how the Windows Memory Manager works: here.
The most obvious way to improve your computer's performance is to close unnecessary programs. The second is to install more RAM sticks (boards) so that programs “feel more at ease” and work faster. Other ways to speed up a computer directly related to RAM are: No.
I repeat once again: memory optimizers are nonsense in order to make money from gullible users. The same stupidity is the adjustment " hidden settings memory" in Windows, since everything there is already configured most optimally after testing on a large number of computers. There are specific issues, but this does not apply to home computers.
On forums I often see indignant cries (I quote): “ I installed Windows 7 (8, 10), looked at the Task Manager, and it said that one and a half gigabytes or all of the RAM was occupied! Windows 7 (8, 10) eats up a lot of memory!»
In fact, everything is completely different and there is no reason to be indignant. Quite the opposite: In modern operating systems, free memory is allocated for cache. This happens mainly thanks to the SuperFetch function. Thanks to the cache, programs start faster, since instead of accessing the hard drive, data is loaded from RAM (see the picture above, the difference in the speed of the hard drive and RAM is written in bold). If some program needs more RAM - cache instantly will reduce its size, giving way to her. More information about this is written on Habrahabr.
Conclusions:
There is also a myth that when using Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 10, the cache interferes with programs. Allegedly, “when a program needs more RAM, it turns out that it is clogged with cache, and brakes occur.” This is actually not true. The cache disappears instantly and program straightaway the required amount of RAM becomes available.
Also quite common, in some way harmful, advice. There is a good article about this on Habrahabr. I will only give the most important conclusions of that article, adding my own from personal experience:
In the swap file pagefile.sys a variety of confidential information can be stored - for example, pictures from recently opened pages in the browser. This is a normal process due to the way programs work in Windows. If you wish, you can enable the paging file to be cleared when you turn off your computer. However, this tweak will in no way improve performance; on the contrary, it will seriously slow down the shutdown and reboot of the computer.
If you Not work with confidential data, better do not enable pagefile.sys cleanup.
The Internet is literally flooded with user speculation about why 3.5 GB of RAM is available in bit Windows instead of, for example, the installed 4 GB. Many theories, myths, and legends were invented. For example, they believe that this is a limitation made by Microsoft that can be removed. In fact, this is partly true - there really is a forced restriction. You just can't remove it. This is due to the fact that on 32-bit systems, drivers and programs may become unstable when the system uses more than four gigabytes of RAM. For 64-bit Windows drivers tested more thoroughly, the above-mentioned limitation is not there.
In 32-bit Windows, only 4 GB of RAM is available, in 64-bit there is no such limitation and much more RAM is available - up to 192 GB.
But it's not that simple. Windows 7 Initial (Starter)(and its Vista counterpart) does not see more than 2 GB of RAM. This is also a limitation, but not due to unstable software. The fact is that Windows 7 Basic is distributed exclusively on low-power netbooks, in fact, almost free, so it was necessary to distance it from more expensive editions: Home Basic, Home Advanced, Ultimate, etc. Some of the limitations of Windows 7 Starter can be removed, but not the limit on two gigabytes of RAM.
As for the remaining 32-bit editions of Windows XP, Vista, 7 and Windows 8/10: in practice, even less is available to the user - 3.5 GB. The thing is that drivers also have their own addresses, which deprive the program Windows access to a portion of memory of 512 megabytes. There is a patch that allows you to “push” such addresses beyond four gigabytes so that the system begins to use all 4 GB of RAM, but this makes virtually no sense:
What's the point of having an extra 512MB of RAM if the system becomes unstable? Here's a good example. You will still have to install 64-bit Windows.
Just because 4GB of RAM is visible doesn't mean it can be used effectively. The problem is that 32-bit Windows cannot competently allocate more than 2 GB of physical RAM to a process (program). Many people forget about this - and in vain. It doesn’t matter how much RAM is in the computer if the program cannot be given more than 2 GB of RAM. Example: if a user works in 32-bit Windows with Photoshop on a computer with 4 GB of RAM, Photoshop will be able to use only two gigabytes maximum, the rest of the data will be thrown into the swap file and will begin to slow down. It's the same with games.
In fact, only on a 64-bit operating system can programs utilize the full potential of more than two gigabytes of RAM. And not all of them, but only those designed to use more than 2 GB of RAM. The situation can again be corrected using the appropriate patches in 32-bit Windows, but this does not work with all programs. I repeat: only 64-bit Windows and 64-bit programs running in it are the only way to use the full potential of a large amount of RAM.
Meanwhile, the situation is different with server versions of Windows: much larger amounts of RAM are available there, even in 32-bit versions of the OS. Why this happens is described in the article Breaking the boundaries of Windows: physical memory from Mark Russinovich.
To show the difference in RAM requirements between 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, I installed Windows 7 in both bits:
Memory consumption of Windows 7 of both bits
Both Windows were installed in identical virtual machines with 2 GB of RAM each. Of the programs installed only VMWare Tools(used trial version virtual machine VMWare). In 32-bit Windows 7 it was allocated 606 MB, in 64-bit - 766 . Dedicated Memory- this is generally all Virtual memory occupied by programs and the system (in RAM and the paging file). There will be less RAM used, depending on running programs.
Your newly installed system may have slightly different values, because the systems may be of different editions, with different drivers, etc. But the result will always be the same:
The 64-bit Windows 7 (and 8) only takes up about 150MB more RAM than the 32-bit version.
If you refer to the official page with system requirements Windows 7 and Windows 8, then you can see that 32-bit Windows 7/8 requires a computer with 1 GB of RAM, and 64-bit requires a minimum of 2 GB. Indeed, if you use 64-bit Windows 7/8 on a computer with 1 GB of RAM, there will be little free memory left, which will reduce the performance of the computer due to the obvious lack of RAM. On a scale of 2 gigabytes, the loss of 0.15 parts of a gigabyte will no longer be noticeable, but the advantages of a 64-bit system and 64-bit programs will begin to appear.
Conclusion: on a computer with less than 2 GB of RAM, it is more profitable to install 32-bit Windows 7/8/10. On a computer with more than 2 GB of RAM (or equal), nothing prevents the installation of 64-bit Windows 7/8/10.
The advantages of the 64-bit version of Windows 7/8/10 are described above, so I recommend switching to it as soon as possible.
Here, Microsoft itself caused confusion at the time of Vista's release, telling on its official website that with the help of ReadyBoost you can solve the problem with a lack of RAM according to the principle of “inserting a flash drive and expanding the amount of RAM.” Actually this is not true. When ReadyBoost technology is running, a special file is created on the flash drive, where the most frequently used files are copied. Thanks to this, some programs start faster, which partially eliminates the problem of computer freezing, but, unfortunately, does not improve the performance of the system as a whole, and certainly does not increase the amount of RAM. ReadyBoost allows partially solve problems related to reading a slow hard drive, and nothing more.
The Windows 7 operating system pleasantly pleased users with its performance. Compared with previous version, Windows Vista, the new operating system from Microsoft shows better performance results. However, there is no limit to perfection - and many users, under this slogan, decided to further optimize Windows 7 and speed up its operation. Let's try to figure out what Windows 7 optimization is.
The performance of any operating system, as a complex software complex consisting of many components, depends on a number of factors. It is impossible to turn off any one function or change a couple of settings and thereby significantly increase system performance. Setting up Windows 7 is a rather complex and multifaceted process, so if you want to optimize the operating system as much as possible, you need to approach this process comprehensively, from all sides.
GUI Windows Aero has been criticized more than once for excessive waste of system resources. In fact, this is just a visual decoration of the system, which carries practically no useful functions, but serves simply as a treat for the user’s eyes. However, Windows Aero can be optimized and thereby achieve a significant reduction in the system resources it requires to operate. As a rule, customizing the desktop in Windows 7 starts with this. First of all, you can turn off almost invisible Windows elements Aero, which nevertheless put a strain on your hardware. To do this, go to Control Panel - System - Advanced system settings - Advanced - Settings.
If you have a fairly weak computer, the performance increase will be noticeable after disabling the above functions. In addition to them, the transparency effect has a very strong influence on performance; turning it off gives a noticeable result. If you are indifferent to all the decorations and want to get maximum speed, you need to select the settings item Ensure the best performance.
As you know, Windows 7 is a complex multi-component system designed to perform a wide range of tasks. To implement various functions, the operating system runs many services, many of which are often simply not needed by the user. However, each of the services eats up your computer's precious resources. Accordingly, if you disable unnecessary functions, you can increase the overall performance of the system.
To gain access to working with services, you must follow the following path: Start - Control Panel - Administration - Services. After that, select a service that is unnecessary for us from the list, click the Stop button, and set the Startup type setting to Disabled. Please note that many services are vital for the smooth functioning of the operating system, so you should only disable them if you are confident in your actions and know exactly what you are doing. Here is a list of services that are recommended to be disabled:
The Windows 7 registry is a database that contains information about operating system settings, startup options for programs and services. Windows 7 accesses the registry several hundred times per second, and various installed programs do the same. If the registry is cluttered, it contains many outdated entries from once installed programs, this can seriously slow down the operating system. Operation optimization Windows registry 7 consists of two stages: in the first stage we will consider a series important settings, which speed up the system, and then we will give advice on removing unnecessary entries from the registry. Before performing any operations with the registry, it is strongly recommended to make a backup copy of it, since incorrect actions can result in serious system failures.
Improved file performance NTFS systems
In the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem section, set the NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate and NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation parameters to 1. This will disable the creation of a record of the last time the file was accessed.
Forced storage of kernel codes in RAM
In the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management section, change the LargeSystemCache parameter to 1. This will allow the system not to unload the kernel from RAM.
Forced storage of drivers in RAM
In the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management section, change the DisablePagingExecutive parameter to 1. This will allow the operating system not to unload driver files from RAM.
Force unloading of unused libraries from RAM
In the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer section, create the AlwaysUnloadDll parameter of type DWORD and assign it the value 1. This will allow you to unload unused DLLs from RAM.
The Windows 7 registry contains a wide range of settings, some of which seriously affect system performance. Above we examined only a few of them, which are the basis for optimizing work Windows systems 7 using the registry. In addition, it is useful to periodically clean the registry of unnecessary and outdated entries. Doing this manually is problematic, it is better to use it for these purposes special utilities.
It's no secret that when Windows 7 starts, a number of programs are automatically loaded. Many of them, such as antivirus, firewall, drivers various devices- are useful and necessary. But, at the same time, some of these programs ended up in the startup list without your knowledge. We can see shortcuts to some of these programs in the system tray; there, as a rule, you can go to the utility settings and disable the autorun function. At the same time, some programs are not visible to the user and operate in hidden mode, thereby consuming system resources.
In order to see a complete list of applications that launch with Windows 7, you need to open the startup menu. You can do this using the command line, open it with the Win+R key combination, in command line enter the msconfig command. The System Configuration window will appear on the screen, in which we are interested in the Startup tab. On this tab we see a complete list of programs that run with Windows 7, and this list can be easily edited yourself. Please note that the startup list contains a number of important applications, disabling which may cause problems with the operating system. Therefore, before disabling any program, make sure you know exactly what it does.
During its operation, the operating system creates a number of temporary files and folders. In addition, the programs you work with often create temporary data and “forget” to delete it. Over time, this can cause Windows 7 to slow down and also take up quite a lot of hard drive space. You can combat this by regularly deleting temporary folders and files if you know exactly where they are and that they are no longer needed. However, for inexperienced users there is another method that simplifies the cleaning process and minimizes the risk of deleting important files. Windows 7 has a built-in tool called Disk Cleanup. Thanks to him you can a short time clean the operating system of temporary files and folders.
To launch this tool, you need to follow the path Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup. Using this utility, you can delete temporary Internet files, temporary system files, unused Windows components and a number of other unnecessary files. The program interface is intuitive, working with it will not cause any difficulties even for a novice user.
The paging file or swap-file is necessary for the system to partially unload the RAM. As the system operates, some of the data contained in RAM becomes unnecessary, and Windows frees up computer resources by dumping this data into the page file. If after some time these files are needed again, they are loaded into RAM.
As a rule, Windows 7 adjusts the paging file size automatically, depending on the needs of the system. However, for best performance, it is better to set the size manually. You can do this by following the path Start - Control Panel - System - Advanced - Performance - Settings. Select the Change button in the Virtual Memory sector and set the size of the paging file to be equal to the amount of RAM in the computer.
Computer performance depends on both the power of the hardware components and the correctly configured operation of the operating system. There is little benefit from increasing the amount of RAM if it is filled with useless programs. Powerful processor will not speed up performance if limited to save battery power. Fine-tuning Windows can significantly optimize system performance without additional material costs.
The performance of Windows 7 is determined by many factors, some of which are the result of trade-offs between power, usability and battery consumption, and others of which depend on how well-maintained the computer is. Therefore, to increase performance, it is necessary to configure the system for maximum performance and remove all obstacles to its normal operation.
Maybe, advanced user wants to independently debug each element of the system and configure the computer to suit his needs. For others the best solution will take advantage special programs for fine-tuning the system (tweakers), which show problems in a convenient and understandable form and help eliminate them.
There are many programs on the market whose main purpose is to improve the performance of Windows 7. There are universal large applications and small specialized utilities, programs with many customizable options and with one “red button”. Most programs have additional functions, not directly related to performance, but also important for the user, for example, the protection of personal data.
As a rule, universal programs have a large set of optimization utilities, but are paid. Packages with limited functionality or outdated versions are distributed free of charge.
Universal application Advanced System Care is an impressive set of tools for fine-tuning Windows, protecting against malware, spyware and adware. Special utilities eliminate problems with the registry, security settings, and operations with intermediate files. Today the application is one of the best in this category.
Three acceleration modes available
The Advanced SystemCare interface stands out from other programs with its futuristic design. But at the same time it remains simple, convenient and intuitive.
Futuristic style and big button"Start"
Acceleration is activated with one button
The free version of Advanced SystemCare also has good functionality, but the full capabilities of the program are truly revealed in the full paid package.
IN free version many functions are not available
The popular CCleaner package primarily specializes in cleaning the operating system, drives and RAM, hence its name. But many other optimization functions of Windows 7 are available to the user.
CCleaner's functionality is narrower than that of Advanced SystemCare, but special cleaning utilities are much more powerful:
The register is analyzed carefully
In 35 passes any information will be erased
Removing programs is organized very conveniently
Autoload can be edited with one click
The package interface is very simple and intuitive and does not require deep knowledge of the system.
The analysis is carried out very quickly
You can create backups before fixing
Old ones are distributed free of charge CCleaner versions. To get more powerful updated packages you will have to pay.
The BoostSpeed package from AusLogics, a company with Australian roots, has an impressive set of utilities and a user-friendly interface. The stated main goal of the package is to increase the speed of the system.
The list of utilities is impressive
The functionality contains utilities for repairing the registry, configuring the system, and caring for the hard drive:
The advice even applies to hardware
Acceleration has many options
Personal data is also better protected
The interface is friendly, convenient, typical for programs in this category:
Future benefits can be assessed
The first analysis is always bad
To unlock all the features of the package, you will have to buy the paid version. The free version has significantly less functionality.
Small, compact programs that sometimes do not even require installation usually have limited specialized functionality and are distributed free of charge. These two qualities make them a good addition to an all-around package.
The SpeedUpMyPC package is positioned by the developer as a system accelerator. Cleaning up system debris and errors is considered part of performance enhancement procedures.
The functionality of SpeedUpMyPC contains utilities standard for this category of programs, as well as our own developments aimed at increasing performance:
Registry optimization is terse
The package interface is original and colorful, quite convenient:
Background mode is possible, but you need to register
You can fix found problems with one click
The program belongs to the shareware category and offers a free limited version with the ability to add utilities for a fee.
There is also technical support
Another free application Comodo System Cleaner with a strong block of cleaning utilities. The package also contains crash fixing functionality and Windows errors, hard drive care.
The functionality of the package has a clear “shift” towards cleaning, but some utilities relate to optimizing work using other methods.
The summary also doesn’t provide much information.
You can choose the cleaning depth
Removal may be forced
Permanent deletion can also be different
The Comodo System Cleaner interface is designed in the familiar “matrix” style, is intuitive and simple:
Not many settings
An additional advantage of the application is that it is free.
A small, free, installation-free utility for optimal system setup by cleaning the Windows registry.
The package also includes optimization utilities.
The functionality of the package is focused on operations with the system registry:
Registry defragmentation is not always necessary
Wise interface Registry Cleaner simple and intuitive. 
Cleaning can be done at different depths
Nice to see there are no more bugs
The undoubted advantage of the package is its free distribution.
The free EasyCleaner program cleans the system of unnecessary information, corrects the Windows 7 registry and presents disk information in a convenient graphical representation.
The functionality of the package is a little poorer than that of CCleaner, but it has its own characteristics:
The program interface is very simple and clear, the design is classic:
The disk status is presented very clearly
Since the program is free, it can be a good addition to an all-in-one package.
The developers of the Red Button program put the simplicity and convenience of the interface first. Even the name of the application is not accidental - you can start optimization with one click on the big red button.
This button is hard to miss
Red Button has very good functionality, consisting of utilities that optimize the operation of the processor, RAM, hard drive and registry:
Registry cleaning is also modest
You can edit the list of what is considered garbage
CPU and RAM settings available
The program interface is very clear and simple, in the style of Windows 7 system services:
Hard drive care is a bit frugal
Until recently, the program was distributed free of charge, but the popularity of the package inspired the manufacturer to release paid versions. But past free modifications also show good results.
The small program Glary Utilities also claims to be universal, but its strength can be considered its system analysis tools.
The functionality of Glary Utilities contains tools for checking and optimally configuring the system, privacy, hard drive care and updating existing drivers.
There are not many utilities, but there are rare ones
The download speed is presented very clearly
The application interface is friendly, very similar to the built-in system Windows utilities 7:
Many problems can be fixed with one click
You can sort programs according to several criteria
The somewhat limited functionality of the package is justified by the fact that it is distributed free of charge.
The nCleaner application, due to its small size and functionality, can be classified as a mini-program for system optimization. The program's main emphasis is on cleaning.
nCleaner functionality is focused on removing unnecessary information, but there are also additional tools:
You can scan individual folders or the entire disk
A separate utility for unloading RAM
nCleaner does not have the traditional option to undo changes made or create backup copies of the system registry, which is justified given the small size of the application.
Of course, this mini-program is distributed free of charge.
| Function/program | Advanced System Care | Easy Cleaner | Red Button | AusLogics BoostSpeed | Glary Utilities | |||||
| Cleaning and repairing the system registry | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| Editing the startup list | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |||
| Removing unnecessary applications and disabling Windows services | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | ||
| Disk Defragmenter | + | + | + | + | ||||||
| Antivirus protection | + | + | ||||||||
| Performance Settings | + | + | + | + | + | |||||
| Network optimization | + | + | + | |||||||
| Confidentiality | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| Removing garbage | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | |
| System Restore | + | + | + | + | ||||||
| System startup control | + | + |
As you would expect, the largest number of utilities needed to optimize system operation are contained in universal packages. But mini-programs also have their strengths. They are more compact, easy to use, and have advanced special functions and are usually free.
Specialized programs greatly simplify thin Windows setup, automate optimization processes and work with many options. The user can easily select the program to suit his own needs.
