About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'optimize' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of performance-tuning topics for Windows 10 and Windows 7. Users seek advice on third-party tools like Win Riser, Advanced System Optimizer, and Yamisoft's Windows 7 Manager, often asking whether these programs are effective or safe. Common optimization tasks include scheduling defragmentation, cleaning old programs to speed up older hardware, and troubleshooting drive optimization failures. Some threads link optimizer use to system issues such as driver conflicts or memory management BSODs. The tag reflects a mix of practical tips and cautionary experiences around improving system performance.
  1. johnwilliams

    Can anyone provide a Win Riser review for optimizing a Windows 10 PC?

    I’m looking for genuine reviews about Win Riser software and its effectiveness in optimizing Windows 10 performance. Has anyone used Win Riser? I'd appreciate feedback on its features, reliability, and whether it's worth installing.
  2. Skynotempty

    Windows 10 Schedule specific time to run a task

    I would like to, in Win 10, set a time and date for Defrag/Optimize Looking for advice on accomplishing this Thanks in advamce
  3. F

    Windows 7 OK to delete some old programs?

    I have a very old Compaq laptop - 2011 - I am not going to use it online - just using for creative stuff - I would like to speed it up a bit - I have a jpeg snipped image which shows some stuff I think I can remove but not sure. Can you tell me if any of these can be removed? Thanks. I am...
  4. abodi

    Windows 10 can't optimize my C drive

    It says "never run". How can I Optimize the C drive, is there any wall i need to close down to get access. Any help plz.
    • abodi
    • Thread
    • access issues c drive disk cleanup disk management help optimize performance storage windows windows tools
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. DWreck1995

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting "PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA" BSoD After Sleep Mode: Driver Issues?

    I followed the instructions and attached the required files. If you require anything else please don't hesitate to ask. This BSoD don't happen really often, sometimes when nothing is happening on the Desktop but out of the times it does happen its mostly when I wake up my PC from Sleep Mode. My...
  6. enigma1944

    Windows 8 Defragger & Optimizer

    I tried this and I can't tell if it works or not. When I defrag & optimize it never stops going thru passes. I stopped it at pass 15 but there was no evidence that anything was corrected. Anybody know anything about this Thanks
    • enigma1944
    • Thread
    • defrag disk cleanup maintenance optimization optimize pass performance storage troubleshooting windows tools
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. S

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Manager 4.1.6

    Hi I have optimized and cleaned,defragged my windows 7 home premium with Yamisofts windows 7 manager 4.1.6,and this time i have followed the instructions given by the program,just to see if anyone without knowlegde about computers,can optimize their system without having a clue of what they are...
    • segsten
    • Thread
    • cleanup defrag error message home premium optimize software system performance user experience windows 7 yamicsoft
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  8. W

    Windows 7 Frequent Memory Management BSODs on Custom Built System: Troubleshooting Help Needed

    Hello, I have a used custom built system that was operating fine until recently. It has been getting a lot of memory management errors lately. I've been able to patch them for a few days sometimes by running various registry cleaners/optimizers and having no errors running MemTest86, but when...
  9. kemical

    Windows Vista Windows Internet Explorer 9 Enhanced with Bing & MSN Vista Optimised

    Microsoft has released a version of IE9 but with optimised pre-sets for Windows vista: Download: Link Removed
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • bing download favorites features home page internet explorer msn optimize pinned sites search bar taskbar user experience web browsing windows vista
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  10. J

    Windows 7 Persistent BSODs with various BC Codes

    Hello All, I've had my Link Removed for a few weeks now and have been getting persistent BSODs. I installed an additional 8gb of RAM before I used the computer for the first time (2x4gb) and after the first round of BSODs I ran memtest and realized that the 2gb stick which came with the laptop...
    • jamandahalf
    • Thread
    • bccode bsod computer error faulty hardware home premium installation laptop memory memtest oem optimize performance ram support system issues tech help troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  11. L

    Windows 7 On-Screen Keyboard has stopped working.

    Hi my name is Lee, and I'm having a problem with my Gateway NV78 OS Windows 7 64-bit. I ran a couple of computer optimizers, Registry cleaners, computer tuneup programs and I notice sometime later when attempting to use the on-screen keyboard it stalls after one keystroke then reads...
    • Lee027
    • Thread
    • accessibility error functionality gateway nv78 on-screen keyboard optimize registry cleaner software issues troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. S

    Windows 7 windows 7 login screen

    I ran a windows optimiser yesturday:(, unfortunatelty it has done something to my login screen which means the user account icons are no longer displayed and have to remember the user name and password. I have tried system restore, but this optimiser wiped all the restore points. i have also...
    • steve c
    • Thread
    • optimize reinstall settings system restore troubleshooting user icons windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. rkrueger

    Windows 7 Trouble with Dual Boot two installs of Windows 7 on different partitions

    Trouble with Dual Boot two installs of Windows 7 on different partitions - SOLVED I am a musician and use my computer for my recording. I also use the same machine for everyday use. In order to keep my music system clean and optimized, I would run a dual boot of Windows XP. I successfully...
    • rkrueger
    • Thread
    • boot manager computer music disk management dual boot error error resolution formatting installation music production optimize os installation partition rc1 recovery retail version setup system partition tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  14. reghakr

    Windows 7 Free jv16 PowerTools 2009!

    Everyone knows about Tuneup Utilities, WinUtilities, Glary Utilities, WinOptimizer, and Advanced SystemCare. However, only a handful, lucky few know about jv16 PowerTools 2009. That is a relative shame because jv16 PowerTools is a powerful, reliable, and feature filled system utility/optimizer...
    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • advanced system care free software glary utilities jv16 powertools optimize performance system utilities tuneup utilities winoptimizer winutil
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  15. V

    Windows 7 svchost.exe uses 110 000k ram +++

    why is it using so much ram? on vista it was max 80 000k is there some program that can fix it?
    • Vegardb15
    • Thread
    • fix memory leak memory usage optimize performance svchost system resources task manager troubleshooting windows vista
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Software
  16. Celestra

    Windows Vista AMD Turion 64X Processor Utilities And Updates

    AMD's Duel Core Optimizer found here: Link Removed - Invalid URL helps with video instability