Correctly configure Windows 7 Ultimate. Reducing the load on the video card. Remove unused gadgets

The question is how to speed up a computer. great amount users, and interest in it does not fade. You can really influence the speed of your computer using optimization operating system. Most of the functions and capabilities of modern operating systems remain unclaimed by ordinary users. Many people, after reinstalling the OS, do not make any changes to the configuration and are content with the standard settings, which are not the most optimal.

We will analyze in detail all the most current methods Optimizing Windows 7 to improve computer performance. If you follow our recommendations, you will probably notice that your computer will run much faster.

Problem. OS Windows family They have not only a convenient, but also a beautiful interface. This, in turn, imposes quite serious requirements on the computer hardware. With all the abundance of interesting visual effects, the hardware must ensure smooth operation and the highest possible performance. If the computer is not the most powerful, then a drop in performance is guaranteed. This problem is especially relevant for owners of low-power laptops and netbooks, whose manufacturers primarily set themselves the goals of increasing energy efficiency and reducing costs.

Solution. To solve this problem, it is recommended to turn off almost all visual effects and leave only the basic ones. In this case, you are guaranteed a productivity increase. Optimizing Windows 7 for visual effects is quite simple. Go to the Start menu and type “Visual Effects” in the search bar. Click on the section that appears “Configure presentation and system performance.”

For convenient settings, place the selector next to the “Ensure the best performance” item, and absolutely all the checkboxes will be cleared. After that, check the following boxes:

• Enable desktop composition
• Using Window and Button Display Styles
• Show thumbnails instead of icons
• Smooth out jagged screen fonts

Click “Apply” and restart the computer.

Problem. All files recorded on HDD, are broken into fragments using special algorithm. This is done to make the most efficient use of the remaining disk space. As a result, when the computer tries to read a file, it collects a huge number of scattered hard drive separate fragments. This process is aggravated by the presence of tens of thousands of fragments of unnecessary files. This in turn can lead to a decrease in the performance of the hard drive and the system as a whole.

Solution. The only effective way out of the problem is regular cleaning of junk files and defragmentation of hard disk. First, audit unnecessary information on your computer. Delete annoying movies (which, by the way, take up a fairly large amount of memory), music and other files that are no longer relevant for you. Then remove programs you don't use. To do this, go to the Start menu --> Control Panel --> Uninstall a program. We audit outdated applications and get rid of them using the “Delete” button.

After cleaning up the garbage, we move on to defragmentation. To do this, go to “My Computer,” right-click on the desired drive and select “Properties” --> “Tools” --> “Defragment.” Select the disk and click the “Disk Defragmenter” button.

Optimization hard drive will really help you speed up your computer. The effect will be especially noticeable on those computers where this procedure has not been carried out for a long time. Let us remind you that it is advisable to carry out defragmentation regularly to maintain optimal operation of the hard drive.

Problem. Even on powerful and expensive computers, over time, a decrease in the loading speed of the operating system is noticed. And in most cases, the culprit is the huge number of programs that simultaneously run along with the operating system. Update managers are added to startup various applications, social network agents, all kinds of instant messengers, antivirus. By the way, it’s better not to remove the latter from startup, because ideally antivirus program must constantly protect your computer in real time. We will disable all other “unexpected guests” from autoloads.

Solution. For simple and effective removal unnecessary programs It is recommended to use CCleaner from startup. Its main specialty is cleaning the registry (we'll talk about this later), but it also does an excellent job of optimizing startup, providing the user with a convenient and intuitive interface.

Launch the program, go to the “Tools” --> “Startup” tab and use the “Turn off” button to remove from automatic startup all programs that you do not need.

Problem. It is believed that a dirty registry can negatively affect the speed of a computer, as can problematic RAM. Everything is clear with the registry. In case of incomplete removal installed applications“garbage” remains in it (application settings, links to non-existent shortcuts, incorrect file extensions). Over time, there is more and more garbage. And if we want to speed up the computer, then the garbage needs to be removed.

With RAM everything is somewhat more complicated. This is a very important component of the computer and it is simply impossible to talk about optimal system operation without adequate RAM. Failures in RAM can be caused by manufacturing defects, problems with the power supply, or even voltage surges. Anyway Windows optimization 7 necessarily implies diagnostics of RAM.

Solution. You can clean the registry using the previously mentioned CCleaner program. RAM diagnostics can be carried out using the operating system. To do this, open the Start menu and type “Diagnose computer memory problems” in the search box.

A window should appear in which you need to select the type of check (it is recommended to select the first option).

After the computer restarts, a memory check will begin. It may take a long period of time, so do not plan any urgent computer-related tasks during the diagnostic period. When checking on the screen, you will see something like the following window:

The end of the diagnostics will be accompanied by a computer restart. The next time you log in, you will be able to view the results of the scan. Optimizing Windows 7 must necessarily include working with the registry and RAM.

Problem. Many users have computers equipped with multi-core processors (with the number of cores from 2 or more). A larger number of cores in the processor should have a positive effect on the speed of the computer. Although the operating system itself automatically checks the type and characteristics of the installed processor, quite often only one core is used when starting the computer. Naturally, in this case, the loading speed of the operating system decreases.

Solution. The solution to this problem is very simple. The user can force the system to boot using the power of all processor cores. To do this, go to “Start” --> “All Programs” --> “Accessories” --> “Run”. Enter the command “msconfig” and click “OK”.

In the system configuration window that appears, go to the “Download” tab --> “ Extra options..." Check the box next to “Number of processors” and select the maximum number. Click "OK".

If you don’t know how to speed up your computer, or rather, how to influence the startup speed of the operating system, then this method Perfect for you.

Problem. Standard and additional gadgets, used in Windows 7 are undoubtedly very convenient and useful. Many users happily use them in their daily work to facilitate access to interesting information. On the other hand, gadgets can directly affect the speed of a computer, naturally in a negative way. Such gadgets will waste your system resources. On a powerful modern machine this may not be noticeable, but on weaker computers the performance drop will be noticeable.

Solution. Optimizing Windows 7 in terms of gadgets does not imply their complete removal. Leave 1-2 most frequently used and useful gadget, and delete the rest. Still, with a high degree of probability, it can be said that you will receive most of the interesting information on the Internet. Why then load your system once again?

Problem. The Windows 7 operating system can use high-speed flash memory devices to efficiently cache data from the most frequently launched applications. In fact, the memory of a USB flash drive or SD card can be used instead of the swap file. Such a cunning manipulation makes it possible to speed up the read-write procedure, which will ultimately have a positive effect on the speed of the computer and the overall performance of the system.

Not all Windows 7 users can increase the amount of RAM in the standard way (by purchasing a new stick). This can be prevented by the most various reasons. These include restrictions that the chipset or motherboard manufacturer imposes on its products, and the impossibility of purchasing RAM of a suitable format.

Solution. To expand your computer's RAM, you can use standard USB flash drives and flash cards in SDHC/SD/MS format. To use a flash card, you will need a special card reader that is compatible with the card format. ReadyBoost technology is natively built into the operating system, so you don't have to download and install additional software.

Minimum requirements for drives when used in ReadyBoost:

• Support USB standard 2.0/3.0
• Minimum read speed of 2.5 MB/s for information in 4 KB blocks
• Minimum write speed of 1.75 MB/s for information in 512 KB blocks
• Minimum free space 64 MB

Before choosing a drive for ReadyBoost, be sure to check its speed characteristics and make sure they meet the requirements. Using high-speed flash cards will provide maximum performance gains.

Go to “My Computer”, right-click on the external drive and click “Properties”. Go to the “ReadyBoost” tab. Place the selector opposite the “Use this device” item and use the slider to set the limit on the amount of memory used. Next, click “Apply” and “OK”. If you want to give the system access to all free memory external media, then set the selector opposite the item “Provide this device for ReadyBoost technology».

Use this clever method. We hope it will help you answer the question of how to speed up your computer.

Problem. Very often, when working on a computer, users forget to configure the power management scheme - a set of hardware and system parameters which are responsible for energy consumption individual components systems. The power management scheme can be configured to maximum savings energy (respectively for minimum performance), for balanced energy consumption or for increasing computer performance (maximum energy consumption). You can simply forget about this simple parameter and at the same time negatively affect the performance of the system.

This problem is relevant for laptop owners. By default, the system sets the balanced power mode. When the laptop battery runs out, the power saving mode is automatically set. Later, when the laptop is connected to the network, few people remember about the economy mode and the need to switch it. This is how the speed of the computer is lost on simple things.

If you are using a personal computer or laptop (but are running on network power), then adjusting the power plan can speed up the computer and improve overall system performance.

Solution. The solution to the problem is to control the power supply mode. Go to “Start” --> “Control Panel” --> “Power Options” and select the “High Performance” mode.

If desired, you can customize the power plan. To do this, select “Configure power plan” --> “Change advanced power settings.” Set your own values ​​as desired.

conclusions

We have looked at 8 ways to optimize Windows 7 that will help increase the speed of your computer. It is very difficult to fit all optimization methods into one article, so this is only the first part of the material. In future articles we will continue to examine interesting and effective ways optimization, since this topic is quite extensive and interesting.

Despite the fact that Microsoft marketers are tearing their hair out, assuring users that their next new operating system is simply superb and does not have a single flaw or jamb and does not require absolutely any additional settings, few people believe them.

Moreover, practice shows that Windows operating systems are like Russian cars: in order to drive it normally and not break down for a long time, you still have to tinker!



Let's not remember the problems of Windows 95, 98, Me, XP, Vista - they are already in the past, let's look at "tuning" for the Windows 7 operating system. So, a few tips:

1. How to increase the loading speed of the operating system Windows 7 for multi-core processors

1. Open dialog menu Start -> Run(or press the key combination Win+R);
2. Enter the command in the line msconfig and press OK;;
4. Press Extra options;

5. Check the box next to the value Number of processors;
6. Select the number of cores of your processor in the activated drop-down menu (Default 1);
7. It is not recommended to set a value less than the actual number of cores of your processor, since the system may continue to use the number of cores you specified even after the boot is completed;
8. Click OK and restart the computer;
9. It is recommended to enable (set to Enabled) in the BIOS the ACPI APIC Support function (entering the BIOS is usually done by pressing Delete keys, immediately after the computer starts booting). This function is located in the Power tab.

2. Speed ​​up booting Windows 7 - Automatic login:

If you want to speed up the Windows 7 boot process, you can set up automatic login. This feature was created for situations where one person uses the computer. By setting up automatic login, you won't have to enter a password every time your operating system boots.
To configure automatic login in Windows 7, you need to do the following:
1. Press Win+R on the keyboard (or Run in the Start menu);
2. In the window that appears, enter control userpasswords2 and press Enter;
3. In the window User Accounts on the bookmark Users Highlight your account and uncheck the " Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer";
4. Press Apply;
5. In the window that opens Automatically Log On there will be three fields - User name, Password And Confirm Password;

6. Enter your password in the fields Password And Confirm Password;

After the system restarts, you will no longer need to enter your password and login to Windows will occur automatically;
P.S. Sometimes there may be a side effect of this setting: after rebooting the panel quick launch - "Quick Launch " is not saved - after a restart it is not there.

3. Unlock 5 additional themes for Windows 7:

1. Go to the folder %windir%\Globalization\MCT. Attention! This folder is hidden by default, you must allow hidden folders to be shown!

2. Click on each topic sequentially:

%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-AU\Theme\AU.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-CA\Theme\CA.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-G B\Theme\GB.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-US\Theme\US.theme%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-ZA\Theme\ZA.theme

4. List of Windows programs launched in the Run dialog box:

The Run dialog box is used in Windows to open a program, folder, or document. It allows you to create a task to run with administrator rights. The most famous commands executed in the Run window are cmd (Command Prompt) and regedit (Registry Editor). Knowing the exact name of the command, you can launch any system application or Windows snap-in.
The Run dialog menu is launched either Start -> Run, or by pressing the keyboard Win+R.
To execute a command, you need to enter its name and press Enter.



Russian element name	English element name	Team
Ftp protocol (command line)	Ftp-protocol (command prompt)	ftp
Iexpress Wizard (not translated)	Iexpress Wizard	iexpress
Internet Explorer	Internet Explorer	iexplore
Paint	Paint	mspaint
Windows Firewall	Windows Firewall	firewall.cpl
Wordpad	Wordpad	write
ODBC Data Source Administrator	ODBC Data Source Administrator	odbcad32
Administration	Administrative Tools	control admintools
Backup and recovery	Backup and Restore	sdclt
Notebook	Notepad	notepad
	Turn Windows features on or off	OptionalFeatures.exe
System Restore	System Restore	rstrui
Logout	Log Out Of Windows	logoff
Date and time	Date and Time	timedate.cpl
Disk Defragmenter	Disk Defragmenter	dfrgui
Authorization Manager	Authorization Manager	azman.msc
Windows Task Manager	Windows Task Manager	taskmgr
Driver Verification Manager	Driver Verifier Manager	verifier
device Manager	Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
device Manager	Device Manager	hdwwiz.cpl
Additional hours	Additional Clocks	control timedate.cpl,1
Shut down Windows	Shut Down Windows	shutdown /s
Notes	Sticky Note	StickyNot
Windows account database protection	Securing the Windows Account Database	syskey
Sound	Sound	mmsys.cpl
Sounds (sound scheme)	Sounds (sound theme)	control mmsys.cpl,2
Sound recording	Sound Recorder	soundrecorder
Gaming devices	Game Controllers	joy.cpl
Initializing Security Hardware for TPM	Initialize the TMP security hardware	TpmInit
Screen color calibration	Display Color Calibration	dccw
Calculator	Calculator	calc
Command line	Command Prompt	cmd
Windows components	Windows Features	OptionalFeatures
Management Console (MMC)	Microsoft Management Console	mmc
system configuration	System Configuration	msconfig
Local security policy	Local Security Policy	secpol.msc
Local users and groups	Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
Windows Image Download Wizard	Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard	wiaacmgr
Create Share Wizard	Create A Shared Folder Wizard	shrpubw
Device Driver Installation Wizard	Driver Package Installer	dpinst
Hardware Installation Wizard	Add Hardware Wizard	hdwwiz
Volume mixer	Sound Volume	sndvol
Resource Monitor	Resource Monitor	resmon
Configuring program access and defaults	Set Program Access and Computer Defaults	controlappwiz.cpl,3
Setting up Account Control	User Account Control Settings	UserAccountControlSettings
Scissors	Snipping Tool	snippingtool
Shared folders	Shared Folders	fsmgmt.msc
Disk Cleanup	Disk Cleanup Utility	cleanmgr
Control Panel	Control Panel	control
"Fonts" folder	Fonts Folder	fonts
Downloads folder	"Downloads" Folder	Downloads
Folders settings	Folder Options	control folders
Restart Windows	shutdown /r
Transferring Printers	Printer Migration	PrintBrmUi
Pen and touch devices	Pen and Touch	TabletPC.cpl
Personalization	Personalization	control desktop
Task Scheduler	Task Scheduler	control scheduled tasks
Remote Desktop Connection	Remote Desktop Connection	mstsc
Getting programs	Get Programs	controlappwiz.cpl,1
Disk check	Check Disk Utility	chkdsk
Checking and restoring system files	System File Checker (Scan and Repair)	sfc /scannow
File signature verification	File Signature Verification	sigverif
Conductor	Windows Explorer	explorer
Explorer: C:\	Windows Explorer: C:\	\
Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name	Windows Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name	.
Explorer: C:\Users\	Windows Explorer: C:\Users\	..
DiskPart program	Disk Partition Manager	diskpart
Programs and components	Programs and Features	appwiz.cpl
Event Viewer	Event Viewer	eventvwr.msc
Screen resolution	Screen Resolution	desk.cpl
Personal Sign Editor	Private Character Editor	eudcedit
Local Group Policy Editor	Local Group Policy Editor	gpedit.msc
Registry Editor	Registry Editor	regedit
Registry Editor	Registry Editor	regedt32
Editor title pages faxes	Fax Cover Sheet Editor	fxscover
Resulting Policy	Resultant Set of Policy	rsop.msc
System Information	System Information	msinfo32
Properties of the system	System Properties	sysdm.cpl
System Properties: Advanced	System Properties: Advanced	SystemPropertiesAdvanced
System Properties: System Protection	System Properties: System Protection	SystemPropertiesProtection
System Properties: Hardware	System Properties: Hardware	SystemPropertiesHardware
System Properties: Remote Access	System Properties: Remote	SystemPropertiesRemote
Properties: iSCSI Initiator	iSCSI Initiator Properties	iscsicpl
Properties: Internet	Internet Properties	inetcpl.cpl
Properties: Keyboard	Keyboard Properties	control keyboard
Properties: Mouse	Mouse Properties	control mouse
Properties: Mouse	Mouse Properties	main.cpl
Properties: Mouse: Pointer Options	Mouse Properties: Pointer Options	control main.cpl,2
Properties: Mouse: Pointers (Scheme)	Mouse Properties: Pointers	control main.cpl,1
Certificates	Certificates	certmgr.msc
Network connections	Network Connections	control netconnections
Network connections	Network Connections	ncpa.cpl
System Monitor	Performance Monitor	perfmon
Indexing service	Indexing Service	ciadv.msc
Component Services	Component Services	dcomcnfg
Component Services	Component Services	comexp.msc
Program compatibility	Program Compatibility	msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic
Create a system repair disk	Create a system repair disk	recdisc
Nearby users	People Near Me	collab.cpl
Saving usernames and passwords	Stored User Names and Passwords	credwiz
DirectX Diagnostic Tool	Direct X Troubleshooter	dxdiag
Help Desk Diagnostic Tool	Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool	msdt
Digitizer Calibration Tool	Ditilizer Calibration Tool	tabcal
ClearType Text Adjuster	ClearType Text Tuner	cttune
XPS Viewer	XPS Viewer	xpsrchvw
Problem Reproduction Recorder	Problem Steps Recorder	psr
symbol table	Character Map	charmap
Phone and modem	Phone and Modem	telephon.cpl
Windows Remote Assistance	Windows Remote Assistance	msra
Disk management	Disk Management	diskmgmt.msc
Computer management	Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
Print management	Print Management	printmanagement.msc
Color management	Color Management	colorcpl
Installing or removing interface languages	Install or uninstall display languages	lpksetup
Devices and Printers	Devices and Printers	control printers
user accounts	User Accounts	Netplwiz
Color and appearance window	Window Color and Appearance	control color
Windows Mobility Center	Windows Mobility Center	mblctr
Support Center	Action Center	wscui.cpl
Sync Center	Sync Center	mobsync
Accessibility Center	Ease of Access Center	utilman
Encrypting File System (EFS)	Encryption File System	rekeywiz
Fonts (adding or removing)	Fonts	control fonts
Screen (text size)	Display (size of text)	dpiscaling
Screen keyboard	On-Screen Keyboard	osk
Magnifier	Magnifier	magnify
Narrator	Microsoft Narrator	reporter
Power supply	Power Options	powercfg.cpl
Power Options: Advanced Options	Power Options: Advanced Settings	control powercfg.cpl,1
WMI control	Windows Management Infrastructure	wmimgmt.msc
language and regional standards	Region and Language	intl.cpl
Region and Language: Optional	Region and Language: Administrative	control intl.cpl,3
Region and Language: Languages ​​and Keyboards	Region and Language: Keyboards and Languages	control intl.cpl,2

If any of the list items does not start, it most likely means that it is uninstalled. Many of the Windows components can be installed in Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off.



5. Keyboard shortcuts:

In many articles you may see text like: Win+R. This word Win represents the key with Windows logo. This key is usually located on the bottom line, third from the left, and is also often duplicated on right side keyboards.

Basic commands/abbreviations:

Win+Up- Maximize window
Win+Down- Restore/Minimize window
Win+Left- Snap window to left edge of screen
Win+Right- Snap window to the right edge of the screen
Win+Shift+Left- Switch to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right- Switch to right monitor
Win+Home- Minimize/Restore all inactive windows
Win+Break(or Pause)- Launch the System item from the Control Panel (Properties item when right-clicking on Computer in the Start menu)
Win+Space- Show desktop
Win+B- Go to the notification area (tray)
Win+D- Minimize windows or restore all windows
Win+E- Launch Explorer
Win+F- Launch built-in Windows search dialog
Win+Ctrl+F- Run Search on your computer from the domain
Win+F1- Launch built-in Windows dialog: Help and Support
Win+G- Show gadgets on top of all windows
Win+L- Locking the workstation (current user session)
Win+M- Minimize all windows
Win+P- Display additional options display (extend the desktop to 2 monitors, etc.)
Win+R- Launch the Run dialog box
Win+T- Select the first item in the taskbar (Pressing again switches to next element, Win+Shift+T- scrolls in reverse order)
Win+U- Launch the Ease of Access Center
Win+X- Launch Mobility Center
Win+digit- Launch the application from the taskbar (Win+1 launches the first application on the left, Win+2 launches the second, etc.)
Win + "+"- Zoom in
Win + "-"- Zoom out
Ctrl + mouse wheel (up\down) on the desktop- increase/decrease desktop icons.

In Explorer:
Alt+P- Show/Hide Preview Area

Task bar:
Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window
Ctrl + Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window with administrator privileges
Shift + right click on icon- Show application menu
Shift + right click on a group of icons- Show menu, restore all / collapse all / Close all
Ctrl + click on a group of icons- Maximize all group windows

6. Disabling (enabling) unused Windows 7 components:

There are many additional features and components in Windows 7. You can look through them and decide for yourself which ones you will use and which ones you won't. Unused components can be disabled and thus slightly relieve the system's use of computer resources.
To view and disable (enable) additional functions and components, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel;
2. Open the snap-in Programs and components;
3. Follow the link on the left " Turn Windows features on or off";
4) View all components and disable unnecessary ones by unchecking their boxes.

7. Disabling the "Support Center" flag in the tray:

If during work you see the “Support Center” flag appear in your tray and you want to remove it, then do the following.

1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties;
2. Press the button Tune;
3. Follow the link Enable or disable system icons;
4. Set the system icon value Support Center V " Off" and press OK.

8. Changing the function of the power button on your computer case:

By default, the shutdown button in Windows 7 is in the " Shutdown" If you restart your computer several times a day, it would probably be more convenient for you to switch the shutdown button to the “” state. To do this, right-click on the Start button, select the Properties menu item and toggle " Power button action" to state ". You can also select functions " Blocking", "Change user" And " Ending a session".

P.S. Personally, for me, the default option is the most successful. Rebooting to auto is not necessary at all.

9. Cancel and change the association of file types with certain programs:

If you select the wrong program in the " To open with" and set the parameter " Use the selected program for all files of this type", and also if the program was uninstalled incorrectly, leaving associations in the system with the file types it supports. There are several ways to fix this.

Method 1: Try to associate the necessary files with the necessary programs using the same “Open with” dialog
Method 2: Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set "Change Program" Associations
Method 3: Search the registry in the thread



10. Disabling tooltips:

You can disable tooltips using the Group Policy Editor.
1. Click Start, in the To start searching write gpedit.msc and press OK;
2. Go to section User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar;
3. Open parameter " Remove tooltips for main menu items", choose item Enabled and press OK;

11. Create a system repair disk and boot from it:

If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, you don't need to create a recovery disc. If installation disk If you don't have one, you definitely need to create a recovery disk - you will need it sooner or later. You can boot from the installation disk into the Windows RE recovery environment

Creating a system repair disc:

1. Insert a blank CD into the drive;

2. Open Start -> Control Panel -> Backup and Restore;

4. Insert the recovery disc into the drive and reboot;

5. Boot priority from the drive must be set in the BIOS;

7. Select the system you want to restore.

8. Set the switch Use recovery tools... and press the button Further. You will see a window with recovery options.

12. Adding your icon to the list of account pictures:

By default, account pictures are located in the following folder:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
You can place your image in it and it will be displayed automatically when you select the option to change the account picture in the snap-in " user accounts". In this case, the drawing must be in the format *.bmp and have size 128x128 pixels.

13. Removing a lock icon from a folder:

1. Right-click on the folder with which you want to remove the lock icon and select Properties;
2. Go to tab Safety;
3. Press the buttons Edit -> Add -> Advanced -> Search;
4. In search results, hold down the key Ctrl, select the following names: Verified Administrators, and press OK;
5. In the Groups or Users window, select Administrators; and check the box on Full access , then select Verified; and also check the box on Full access;
6. Click OK;

7. When windows appear " Security application error" click Continue.

14. Reduce the size of the desktop icon:

How to reduce or increase the size of desktop icons.

15. Improving the color quality of the monitor:

Windows 7 offers a new Display Color Calibration Wizard to help you set color, brightness, and contrast settings properly, and a ClearType tuner to make text sharp and contrasty. To call the wizard, click Start, enter DCCW and press Enter. Next - everything is simple.

16. Enabling Flip3D - displaying windows at an angle:

1. Right-click on the desktop, select Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field " Specify the location of the object" enter the following: RunDll32 DwmApi #105 and press Further;
3. Type the name of your future (for example, Flip3D) shortcut and click Ready.

17. Using checkboxes to highlight (select) files and folders:

Windows 7 has a convenient ability to mark files and folders for selection using checkboxes. This is more convenient than selecting objects by holding Ctrl, but this feature is disabled by default. To enable it, do the following:
1. Open Explorer and press the key once Alt- this way we initialize the display standard menu at the top of the Explorer window, which is hidden by default;
2. Launch Start -> Control Panel -> Folder Options and go to the tab View;
3. Mark the option Use checkboxes to select items and click OK;
Now on the left next to each file and folder it is possible to mark them by checking a box, and in the headings of the sorting columns you can put a check mark to select all objects in an open folder.

18. Automatic ADSL -connecting the Internet when starting Windows in “invisible mode”:

1. Open Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections\ADSL Properties;

2. In the tab options uncheck: Display connection progress, request name and password;

3. Place a shortcut in the startup folder ADSL.

19. Automatic VPN connection to the Internet when Windows starts:

1. Open back planner from the menu Start -> Administrative Tools -> Task Scheduler or by running the command taskschd.msc from the Start menu -> Search;
2. Press Create a task;

3. Tab Name -> Connection name, we leave the placement as is.

4. Tab Triggers -> Create -> Start task: When logging in

Actions tab - Create
Action: Run the program
Program or script: rasdial "connection name" user password

Options tab-Create
Check the boxes:
Run a task immediately if a scheduled run is missed
If execution fails, restart after 1 minute.
Number of restart attempts 99.
Uncheck:
Stop a task taking longer to complete

If you get error 623 when connecting to a VPN via a bat file.
Rename the connection name to English language and everything should work.



20. Restoring missing sound in Internet browsers:

1. Check the volume level in the Flash player itself;

2. Uninstall completely and then install again:
2.1. Adobe Flash Player. Removal: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html Installation: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/
2.2. Codecs in the system (K-lite codeck pack, Shark007 Windows 7 Codecs, etc.)
2.3. Browsers
2.4. Sound card drivers

3. In Internet Explorer, check if you have a checkbox in the " Play sounds on web pages" Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Chapter Multimedia;

4. Check whether the Windows Audio service is set to start Automatically.
Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services -> double click on Windows Audio -> Startup Type: Automatic;
5. Click Stop, Then Launch;

5. Launch Registry Editor Win+R -> regedit. Go to thread: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32;
Check the value of a String parameter wavemapper. Its value should be msacm32.drv. If this parameter no, then create it.

21. Remove unnecessary text on the desktop:

1. Open with Restorator or PE Explorer files C:\Windows\System32\ru-RU\user32.dll.mui And C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui and in the string table we delete rows with 715 By 718 inclusive and lines 737 And 738 in order to extra inscriptions was not on the desktop.

715%wsWindows%ws
716 %ws Build %ws
717 Test copy.
718 For tests only.

737 Yours copy of Windows is not genuine
738 Test mode

22. Moving system folders and changing their paths:

Transfer system folders It’s better to do it immediately after installing Windows, before installing programs and drivers, because When installing drivers and especially programs, directories and shortcuts will be created in these same system folders.

If you use system folders to store files, then transferring the user's system folders to a non-system drive will help you save your files. If Windows crashes, when you reinstall it, the default system folders will be completely erased, with all the files in them.

But if you set your own paths to system folders, then all their contents will remain intact. Previously, in previous versions of Windows, in order to move any system folder or change its path, you had to edit the value you needed in one of the following registry branches:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Microsoft, realizing that many users may want to move their system folders, has simplified this task for users by eliminating the need to edit the registry. To move system folders and change their paths, do the following:

1. Create a new folder, preferably with a name similar to the folder being moved.
2. Open in Windows Explorer: Desktop\Your Profile(For example: Desktop\Administrator);
3. Right-click on the name of the folder you are going to move (For example: My Documents) and select Properties;
4. Open a tab Location;
5. Press the button Move and specify the path to the new folder you created;
6. Next, the system will ask you: Move all files from old location to new one?(Recommended answer - Yes);
7. Agree with the new parameters by applying them and exit;
8. Reboot the Computer.

23. Quickly add your own folder or program shortcut to the Computer folder:

1. Copy the shortcut you need to the folder C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts
Where Username- this is the name of your account (For example: Administrator).

24. Eliminate flickering of games in OpenGL mode:

Rename files:
..\windows\system32\glu.dll- V glu32.dll
..\windows\system32\opengl.dll - in opengl32.dll

25. Reboot your computer into safe mode without using the keyboard:

In order to reboot into Safe Mode, just press the F8 key during boot and select Safe Mode. And to return back to Normal mode You just need to restart the computer (without pressing F8) and the system will return to its standard state.

But on some motherboards the F8 key is used to select physical device, from which the computer should start booting.
In this case, you must select the hard drive on which the operating system is installed. After clicking Enter keys You must immediately press the F8 key again until a menu for selecting Windows boot options appears on the screen. You must be able to do this fairly quickly, otherwise Windows will begin loading normally.

If you don’t want to play for speed, there is an easier solution:

1. Open System Configuration: Start -> Run -> msconfig -> Ok or Win+R -> msconfig -> Ok;;
3. Check the box next to the value Safe mode In chapter Boot Options;
4. Press Ok and restart your computer.
5. To return back to Normal mode: Being in Safe Mode Uncheck this box and restart your computer.

26. Where are icons stored in Windows 7?

If you want to use one of the Windows 7 icons, you can find most of them in the following files:

C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll

To extract the icon you need:

1. Open one of the proposed files using the program Restorator;
2. In the panel Resource tree open folder Icon;
3. Select any of the icons you like.
4. In the panel Resource tree right click on this resource and choose Extract... > Extract as "resource_name.ico";
5. Select the folder to extract and click Save;

You can also extract all the icons at once, for this:
6. In the panel Tree resources right click on the folder Icon and choose Extract... > Extract all as "Icon" type;
7. Select the folder to extract and click OK;

27. Removing an installed update:

If you have installed an update in Windows, to add additional function, and you don’t like it, then you can safely delete it.
To remove any update, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel -> Programs;
2. Click on the link View installed updates;
3. Right-click on any update that you want to remove and click on the word that appears Delete;
4. If necessary, restart the computer.

28. Creating computer status management icons:

For quick change system status You can create shortcuts on the desktop that allow you to change it with one click of the mouse.

To create shortcuts, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select the menu item Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field Specify the location of the object enter the required command to create a shortcut and press OK;

Locking your computer - rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation
Sign Out - Shutdown.exe /l
Shutdown - Shutdown.exe -s -t 00
Dream - rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState Sleep

29. Deleting data without the possibility of recovery:

When deleting a file or folder, the information is not completely physically deleted; only the “table of contents” is cleared file system. Using the cipher utility, a partial solution to this problem is possible, since it is possible to clear free space on the disk by overwriting it.
The space occupied by the contents of the folder will be overwritten with zeros, then ones, and then a set random symbols in every sector.

To completely delete data:

1. Delete the necessary files or folders from your directory that need to be deleted;
2. Launch the command line with administrator rights;
2.1. Press the button Start;
2.2. Enter the command in the search bar cmd;
2.3. Right-click on the found program and select Run as administrator;
3. On the command line, enter: cipher /w:directory;
directory - path to any folder on the partition to be cleaned. (For example: cipher /w:c:\temp) If you deleted a folder or file from the root of the disk, then you can specify only the drive letter as the path. (For example: cipher /w:c:\).

30. Removing text under a shortcut or file icon:

1. Right-click on the selected icon;
2. Click Rename;
3. Hold down the key Alt, type the numbers 2, 5 and 5 in a row on the numeric keypad ( Alt+255) - this combination allows you to add an invisible character to the name of a shortcut or file;
4. If you want to rename multiple shortcuts, when you rename the next one, you will need to press Alt and enter 255 twice. So for the third icon you will need to enter ALT+255, ALT+255, ALT+255.

Thanks for this collection to the site w7seven.ru

Although Windows 7's boot and responsiveness are superior to its predecessor Vista in many ways, it standard settings are far from optimal for work. However, when speeding up the work of the “seven”, it is necessary to take 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 provide you with optimal ratio between performance, functionality and appearance. Next, we will look at several ways to speed up the operation of a number of Windows 7 systems, as well as a number of its utilities.

Windows 7: system boot optimization

It is known that the greatest irritation for the user is caused by long loading operating system. Despite the fact that the "seven" is optimized by the developers in such a way that it loads 10-20 seconds faster than Vista, users always strive to make it even faster. Multi-core processors allow you to speed up system loading even more, for which you need to perform a number of settings. Opening 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 your system and you will see how much faster Windows 7 boots. Windows start. Therefore, opening the msconfig utility again, let's go to its other Startup tab. Many Windows applications are added to the system startup without the user noticing. When there are too many such programs, downloading begins 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 next to the name of your antivirus only. In the same way, disabling all unnecessary services, which slow down not only the launch, but also the operation. We will look at disabling 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. Working in the background, many services significantly reduce system performance without improving its functionality at all. Moreover, a number of Windows 7 services are detrimental to the overall security of the system. Such 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 into the Start menu bar. After launching this application, a window will open in front of you 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 you start the system. 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 may lead to partial loss of system functionality: certain equipment or application may stop working. If you have made changes to the properties of several dozen services at the same time, find the required service required for the operation of a particular program will not be easy. Below we provide a list of services that can be disabled on almost any computer, be it a single machine or part of local network.

• The remote registry allows you to make changes to the system registry remote users. For security reasons, this service should be disabled.
• Offline Files is responsible for implementing the Offline Files API. Not needed by the vast majority of users. Turn it off.
• The Tablet PC Input Service is required for pen and similar input devices to work on tablets. Turn it off.
• The Windows Error Logging Service is responsible for logging system errors. If, when problems arise with your PC, you are in the habit of analyzing log entries to identify the causes of errors, leave the service startup type set to Auto. If you are almost never interested in what is recorded in the system log, you can disable the service.
• IPsec key modules for key exchange... - provides IKE key management and authenticated IP functionality. Turn it off.
• Client for tracking changed connections. The service monitors file associations within the NTFS system. Once disabled, your computer will run faster.
• Windows Search is necessary to index files on your computer to enable search functionality. If you do not use the system's built-in search, you can disable the service.
• Parental Control. This service got into Windows 7 from Vista versions and is only needed for compatibility with it. Turn it off.

On most home PCs that are not part of the local network, you can disable some other services.

• IPSec Policy Agent. Almost never used on a home PC. Turn it off.
• KtmRm for distributed transaction coordinator. If you read the description of the service, it becomes clear that it is not recommended to start it unless you are sure that you need it. Turn it off.
• Auxiliary service IP. Not used on home computer. Turn it off.
• Print Manager. If you do not use the printer, disable this service. If you print documents occasionally, 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 secondary login is required to run processes as a different user. Disabled for security reasons.
• Fax machine. We disable it if you do not send or receive faxes.
• Windows Defender protects against spyware. Can be disabled if you plan to install on the system alternative system protection.
• Windows Firewall. Can be disabled if you have installed a third-party firewall on your system.
• Smart Card Removal Policy. If you don't use smart cards, you don't need the service.
• Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Service. If you do not use iSCSI devices, you can set the service startup type to Manual.
• SSDP discovery is required for devices that use the SSDP protocol. Can be disabled.
• Adaptive brightness control is only necessary for PC owners with a built-in light sensor to automatically adjust monitor brightness.
• A computer browser is required to discover working machines on the local network. A single computer does not need the service. Turn it off.
• Server. The service is required only for computers used for file or printer sharing. Turn it off.
• Service Bluetooth support. Disable if you don't have Bluetooth.

You should not disable all services at once. It’s better to disable them two or three at a time, and then reboot the system. If your computer and other equipment will work normally, disable the following services. Otherwise, you may end up not understanding which service is being disabled when you disable it. full-time work computer.

Reducing shutdown time: 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 that is 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 allows you to speed up data read and write operations and also increases system performance. To use the ReadyBoost option, you must have USB drives or flash cards connected to a PC using a card reader. Insert the drive into USB port computer and in the Autorun window, select Speed ​​up the system using Windows ReadyBoost. Specify the space limit available for use. To save the settings, click the Apply and OK buttons. After this, the ReadyBoost.sfcache file will be created on the USB drive. Under no circumstances remove the flash drive from the computer!

Optimizing your hard drive in Windows 7

This function is valid in the Windows family of systems, starting with version XP, it is also available in the “seven”, however, if in XP this option was enabled by default, in Windows you must enable it yourself. Right-click on the My Computer icon and open Device Manager. Find Disk devices in the list, right-click on the HDD name and select Properties. A window will appear where we need the Policy tab. Check the box next to “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 Additional parameters tab, check the box next to the Enable DMA item.

Speed ​​up copying and moving files

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

Disabling driver signature verification

This setting will significantly reduce the time required to install drivers. Use the Start menu to find the gpedit.msc utility. Then, in User Configuration, go to Administrative Templates -> System -> Driver Installation. Click Digital signature device drivers and in the window that opens, select Disable, click Apply and OK.

Speed ​​up thumbnail viewing

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

Speed ​​up the Start menu

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

Disable unnecessary visual effects

If your computer has a not very powerful graphics card or uses a graphics solution built into the motherboard for graphics, Aero visual effects may cause a noticeable performance hit. Owners of inexpensive laptops, mainly intended for office work, face this problem especially often. In the Control Panel, click on the System icon and in the window that opens, select Advanced system settings. A window will appear in front of you where you should go to the Advanced tab. Click the Settings 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 to ensure the optimal balance between appearance and performance. On weaker computers, you can disable all effects by selecting “Ensure the best performance.” By making the “Special Effects” item active, you can independently choose which effects you need. Most users prefer not to disable the “Smooth out irregularities in screen fonts” option.

The Windows 7 operating system pleasantly pleased users with its performance. Compared to the 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. Windows setup 7 is a rather complex and multifaceted process, therefore, if you strive to optimize the operation of the operating system as much as possible, you need to approach this process comprehensively, from all sides.

Windows Aero

GUI Windows Aero has been criticized more than once for excessive spending 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 disable almost invisible elements of Windows Aero, which, nevertheless, create a load on your hardware. To do this, go to Control Panel - System - Advanced system settings - Advanced - Settings.

1. The fading of the menu after calling a command is a subtle feature that, however, can reduce the smoothness of working with the menu.
2. Desktop icons casting shadows and shadows appearing under the mouse pointer - you can hardly see them, and they take up system resources.
3. Animated controls and elements inside the window - turning them off will add smoothness when working with windows.
4. Displaying window contents while dragging is a fairly resource-intensive function; disabling it makes a significant contribution to optimization.

If you have enough weak computer, the performance gain 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.

Windows 7 Services

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:

• Windows CardSpace
• Software provider shadow copying(Microsoft)
• Windows Search
• Print Manager (if there are no printers)
• Offline files
• Protection agent network access
• Network input into the system
• Setting up a Remote Desktop Server
• Smart card
• Adaptive brightness control
• Windows Backup
• IP Ancillary Service
• Grouping of network participants
• Performance counter library host
• Tablet PC input service
• Automatic connection manager remote access
• Diagnostic system unit
• Network Member Identity Manager
• Performance Logs and Alerts
• Secondary login
• Secure storage
• Smart Card Removal Policy
• Homegroup Listener
• Windows Defender
• Windows Event Collector
• Windows Scheduler Service Media Center
• Diagnostic Service Node

Windows 7 Registry

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 littered and contains many outdated entries from once installed programs, this can seriously slow down the operating system. Optimizing the Windows 7 registry consists of two stages: in the first stage we will look at a number of 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.

Improving NTFS file system performance
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 looked at just a few of them, which are the basis for optimizing the operation of the Windows 7 system 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 special utilities for this purpose.

Startup Windows 7

It's no secret that when Windows startup 7, a number of programs are automatically loaded. Many of them, such as antivirus, firewall, drivers for 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 work 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, and enter in the command line 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.

Temporary files and folders Windows 7

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 deletion. important files. Windows 7 has a built-in tool called Disk Cleanup. Thanks to it, you can clear the operating system of temporary files and folders in a short time.

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 components Windows 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.

Windows 7 Page File

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.

Step-by-step instructions for improving performance and optimizing Windows 7

Optimizing the operation of Windows 7 is extremely relevant today and is available not only professional engineers specialized centers, but also ordinary users.

Since release by Microsoft operating system Windows 8, the popularity of her predecessor, Windows7, doesn't get smaller.

Prevalence 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 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 number of temporary and unnecessary files generated by programs and Internet browsers accumulate.

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 that clean and configure the system, optimizing its operation based on the needs of a specific user, along with a set of other software (for example, all-in-one antivirus software, 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 deep analysis and practical study her work.

To optimize Windows7 performance, follow these steps:

1. Completely disabling UAC (User Account Control)

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 with your account. Administrator.

1. Click the Start button
3. Go to User Accounts
4. Change User Account Control (UAC) settings
5. Select the required degree of protection by changing the position of the slider.
6. Click “OK”
7. Reboot the computer.

2. Setting the standby mode (“Sleep mode”)

In the default settings, using sleep mode is inconvenient: the computer wakes up at the slightest movement of the mouse.

To this to correct, you need to do the following:
1. Click the Start button
2. Open the Control Panel
3. Go to Device Manager
4. Open the “Mice and other pointing devices” tab
5. Find the “Power Management” tab

6. Uncheck the option “Allow the device to wake the computer from standby mode”
7. Click “OK”
In the future, for exiting standby mode, use the keyboard (by pressing any key).

3. Speed ​​up the Start menu

One of the most commonly used controls in operating systems Windows is definitely the menu "Start", whose functionality grows with each new version OS.
If you use a “non-classic” design mode, it is possible to significantly speed up the operation of this indispensable control.
So let's get started:
1. Right-click on the Start menu icon or on the panel tasks
2. In the context menu, select “Properties”
3. Open the “Start” tab
4. Click “Configure”
5. In the “Customize the Start Menu” window that opens, find the “Highlight recently installed programs” option and uncheck it
7. Click “OK”

4. Aero Visual Effects

Problems with Aero interface most often occur if the computer has a video card integrated into the motherboard or a weak video card is installed - problems are very likely to occur when using the Aero interface. Also difficulties with processing graphic elements Windows 7 low-cost laptops and netbooks are often tested.
However, it is possible to reduce the Aero interface's consumption of PC resources by without turning it off completely. By disabling some elements, you will relieve computing power computer and video card, practically without losing the beauty of the Aero interface.
To do this you need to do the following:
1. Click the Start button
2. Open the Control Panel
3. Login to the System
4. Open Advanced system parameters
5. Go to the “Advanced” tab
6. Click the “Options” button in the “Performance” section

7. Disable the following parameters:
7.1 Animated controls and elements inside a window
7.2 Menu fades after calling a command
7.3 Casting shadows on desktop icons
7.4 Displaying window contents when dragging
7.5 Displaying shadows cast by windows
7.6 Displaying samples and filters in this folder
7.7 Displaying a transparent selection rectangle
7.8 Displaying a shadow under the mouse pointer
8. Click “Apply”.

You can disable some other options, but the effect will be more noticeable.
Attention! If after saving the changes the “transparent” Aero interface disappears, right-click on the desktop and select “Personalization” » “Window Color and Appearance” » Check the box next to “Enable transparency” and click “OK”.

5. Changing the display of Service Pack

There are times when we are unable to completely install all elements of the game, or after installing it we see a notification about installed in Windows 7 Service Pack 2. In order to correct the situation, we need:

1. Press the Win+R keys simultaneously (or Start » Run)
2. In the “Run” window that opens, enter the command: “regedit” and click “OK”
3. The Registry Editor window will open.
4. Find the folder
"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Windows"
5. Change the “CSDVersion” value from “0” to “100” ( SP1). Click “OK” and exit the Registry Editor. If you set the parameter value “CSDVersion” = “300”, then the system will display that Service Pack 3, and if the value “CSDVersion” is = “0”, then the system will display that the Service Pack is installed is not installed
6. Reboot the computer.

6. Disabling services

Shutdown rarely used services will free up some of the computer's RAM, and will also allow the system to access virtual memory less frequently, which will result in faster system performance.
Although unforeseen complications as a result of service outages are unlikely, we nevertheless suggest that you create restore point, which, if necessary, will allow us to roll back the system to the required time (control panel » system » system protection » create). To ensure maximum stability of the system and applications, we recommend that you use the “Manual” option when disabling services.
For disabling services perform the following actions:
1. Click the Start button
2. Open the Control Panel
3. Select Administration
4. Select Services
To disable a service, double-click on its name with the left mouse button. The service control panel will open. In the “Startup Type” drop-down menu, select “Manual” and click on the “Stop” button. Save changes by clicking "OK"
Absolutely safe You can disable the following services:
Service entry Tablet PC
Support IP Service
Remote registry

Disabling other services can lead to unstable operation of the operating system and should only be done when absolutely confident is that you know what result it will lead to. Be extremely careful and careful when handling this tool.

7. ReadyBoost function

In the operating system Windows implemented the ability to use USB flash memory devices as additional to the resource's RAM for data caching, which speeds up the execution time of data read-write operations and increases system performance. Expensive RAM modules or lack of free slots in motherboard Often they do not allow you to physically increase the amount of memory.
Using USB drives or Flash cards as additional RAM using ReadyBoost technology makes it possible to virtually expand memory and increase computer performance. The system writes to the media memory data from the most frequently used programs, which can significantly reduce their launch time.
To activate ReadyBoost functions You need to do the following:
1. Insert the USB drive into the port.
2. In the Autorun window that appears, select “Speed ​​up the system using Windows ReadyBoost”
3. Activate the “Use this device” option
4. By moving the slider, we set the limit of used space on the media
5. Save the changes by clicking on the OK button.
After performing these operations, the ReadyBoost.sfcache file will be automatically created on the flash card. Don't take it out flash drive from your computer!

8. Performance Tuning

When installing the operating system, the default power plan is “Balanced,” which reduces system performance and responsiveness.
In total, the Windows 7 operating system provides three main power plans:
Balanced (system performance when necessary and energy saving when inactive).
Energy saving (reduced system performance). This scheme helps mobile PC users make the most of a single battery charge. but for a desktop system it is not relevant.
With high performance (increases system performance and responsiveness).

Your computer may also have other energy saving settings configured by the PC or laptop manufacturer. In this case, we do not recommend changing their settings, because The manufacturer has already selected the most optimal values ​​for all parameters.
To change the plan, do the following:
1. Click the Start button
2. Open the Control Panel
3. Go to Power Options
4. Choose a plan that meets the needs of our system and device.

9.Customizing the Taskbar and Superbar

Superbar Windows 7 has wide possibilities for personalization and customization for a specific user. To optimize the panel, follow these steps:
1. Place the mouse cursor on the taskbar and press the right mouse button. The taskbar context menu will open. Uncheck the “Lock the taskbar” checkbox.
2. Now move the cursor over the edge of the taskbar until it turns into double arrow. Click and hold the cursor with the left mouse button. Move the cursor up, the dotted line will show the location of the taskbar. Release the mouse button.
3. Now we fix the Panel again by checking the “Lock taskbar” item in the context menu. This is necessary for the normal display of tabs and panels. If this is not enough for you, the size of the taskbar can be increased to suit your needs up to half the screen. Ease of navigation can also be improved by opening the taskbar's Properties context menu and changing the way the taskbar buttons are grouped from "Do not group" to "Always group, hiding labels."

10. Memory diagnostics

If your operating system is prone to failures and is unstable, we recommend diagnosing your RAM. This also applies to users who overclock system components.
Settings for OS Windows 7:
1. Open the Start menu
2. In the Search column, enter “Memory”
3. In the search box, select "Verifier Windows memory»
4. In the window that appears, select one of the options:

- Reboot and check (recommended)
— Run the scan the next time you turn on the computer
5. After restarting the computer, wait for the RAM test to complete. This process can be quite lengthy.
After the diagnostics are completed, the computer will automatically restart.
You will see the results of the scan when you log into the operating system.

11. Defragment hard drives

Built-in Disk defragmenter organizes fragmented information for more efficient and fast work systems.
The disk defragmentation program runs according to a specified schedule, but you can also start fragmentation manually.
To run the built-in disk defragmenter, you must perform the following steps:
1. Click the Start button
2. Select Computer
3. Select drive C
4. By clicking the right mouse button, call up the context menu and select "Properties"
5. Open the “Service” tab

6. Select a section "Run defragmentation". You can also run a disk analysis, after which the system will make a recommendation whether there is a need to defragment the selected disk and indicate the percentage of fragmentation.
Depending on the hard size disk and the degree of file fragmentation, defragmentation may take from several minutes to several hours. During defragmentation, work with the PC can not be interrupted, however, the system may slow down significantly.

12. Startup control

Many programs installed on a PC are automatically registered in the startup of your computer, even when there is no urgent need for it. Being constantly in RAM, they significantly reduce system performance.
Ideally, the startup list should contain no more than two or three programs that you urgently need. As a rule, this is an antivirus and mail client.
The easiest way to clear the startup list is to use a free program CCleaner, open the Tools section, then click on Startup and manually set the launch parameters for the programs you need.

Don't delete from the list system programs Windows. They can be distinguished by their location in the \system32 folder.

13. Cleaning and defragmenting the registry

System registry is a database for storing information about the computer configuration, operating system settings and program settings to which the system
accesses hundreds of times per second during system boot and operation. A cluttered and fragmented registry can seriously slow down your computer.
During installation and removal various programs, various “garbage” may remain in the registry: program settings, links to shortcuts, incorrect file extensions, and much more.
Over time, a large number of such erroneous registry settings can significantly slow down the operating system, lead to crashes and various problems, interfering with normal functioning OS.

To optimize the registry Let's do the following:
1. Open the CCleaner program and go to the “Registry” menu
2. Click on the “Search for problems” button
3. After completing the search, click on “Fix”
4. The program will offer to save backups changes made, if you are not sure, save
5. In the window that appears, click “Correct marked” and confirm your choice.
Perform this operation once every two to three weeks.

Windows 7 Registry subject to fragmentation, which causes the system to gradually slow down. System defragmenters do not work with registry files, so for these purposes you will need to install specialized program.
One of the best solutions for defragmenting the registry is the utility Auslogics Registry Defrag.

14. Disabling the autorun function from removable media and CD drives.

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.

15. Move the recycle bin from the desktop to the taskbar

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. Right-click on an empty space on the Desktop.
2. In the 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.

16. What to do if your hard drive partition disappears after installing Windows 7

Let's assume that your computer's hard drive 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 disks 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 the operation of Windows 7 with the proper approach is an easy and quick way to both improve the process of using your computer and increase its performance and speed.

Important!

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.