Thread: Help me in optimizing Windows 7

I know that after certain time each and every computer becomes slow and does not remain that polished, super-fast system which it was when it would have been bought. Since I have built a new rig, I would like to know those good housekeeping practices which will help me keep my OS lean, clean.
If you can please provide me with a checklist with details of
the things necessary of keeping this new machine running
smoothly, I would really appreciate it. Thank you in advance!

Use Tuneup Utilities 2010. There is a feature called " One click Maintenance ". It automatically runs once a week and keep the system clean and optimized.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

Use Tuneup Utilities 2010. There is a feature called " One click Maintenance ". It automatically runs once a week and keep the system clean and optimized.

Tune-up is an excellent tool, but it is paid. And the trial version is only available for a month. I might sound silly but I do not favour pirated softwares, instead I like to buy them. But isn't there any free alternative there or any manual method?

You can try CCleaner with Anvir Task Manager. Most of the tweaking softwares are paid. Please search in softpedia.

@Vignesh
Google search for the term Optimizing Windows 7
gave more than 10 million web sites !
Just selected the second one . Go through it.
Optimize Your Windows 7 PC - PCWorld
It is not possible to give a full list , and
some tweaks given are "Recycled " from old Vista Xp OS.

Better to subscribe to a Windows 7 forum and get
suggestions on a regular basis in your email.
If interested links can be searched again.
And when you find something of common interest
please post the Tweak here.
or
wait for the Next competition ! you will really get
many suggestions!!!!

Thanks to both of you guys for the suggestions.
I also came up with the following after reading certain articles-
1.) Uninstall any unnecessary programs using Add/Remove Programs in the Control Panel.

2.) Delete any unnecessary files. CCleaner provides an easy, free way of quickly finding and deleting most of the unnecessary temporary and junk files on your computer, recovering disk space for future use.

3.) Run Disk Cleanup (press Windows + R and type in cleanmgr.exe) to remove additional files that are no longer necessary. This includes memory dumps and old System Restore points.

4.) Defragment the hard drive. Performing an analysis weekly and defragment if it is suggested. Doing so, as needed, will decrease the time needed to search for and open files on the slowest component of your computer.

5.) Perform a virus and spyware scan. Real-time protection is great, but a weekly scan of your hard drive is more or less necessary in a time when destruction of another person’s data is considered ‘recreation’ for some gifted, but misdirected, individuals.

6.) Backup your important files. I cannot stress this enough. The Windows Backup and Restore Center, available through the Control Panel, makes protecting your files easy, and the free Microsoft ‘powertoy’ SyncToy gives those looking to backup just selected directories no excuse. Accidental deletions, malware, hardware failure, and theft demand such precautionary measures.

7.) Modify the amount of time that mouse-over boxes and clicked menus take to appear
to something just above 1.

8.) Install the latest drivers for all of your hardware.

IMO if your system is getting really slow then its the registers which are messed up...... try using any of the registry cleaners and scan ur pc then see hw many reg errors you get