Antivirus is a type of security program which protects your device from dangerous threats and malware. Showing down the system due to antivirus is a very debatable topic. Many people reported that their devices are starting to run slowing and responding lately after installing the antivirus. Like other programs, antivirus also has a system impact. When you install antivirus on your device, it will have some impact on your device. The system will slow down a bit depending on the antivirus setup and your device. Whenever you purchase antivirus, check its system impact. Always install a light-weight antivirus on your device to reduce the system impact on your device. Along with the system impact, other factors which can reduce the device speed is the low hard disk space, malware, temp files, corrupted files, etc.
Install a lightweight antivirus
Every antivirus has a system impact depending upon its tools and specifications. You should always get a light-weight antivirus that has a very low impact on your device. If you are feeling that your antivirus is slowing down the system then restrict it from the startup. You can follow the given steps to stop your antivirus from launching at the startup:
- Go to the Windows Start button
- Type MSConfig on the search bar
- Press the enter button and the System configuration tool will appear
- Go to the Startup tab
- You will get a list of all the items to start automatically when you turn on the PC
- From the list, uncheck your antivirus and click on Apply button
Tap the OK button to close the System configuration and now Malwarebytes won’t start Windows 10. Restart your device to apply the changes and now your antivirus won’t run at the startup.
Do not install multiple antivirus programs
People often install multiple security programs on the device. Multiple antiviruses won’t provide you with better security and may conflict with each other. Whenever they detect a new malware; your both antivirus programs will start conflicting with each other. Sometimes users upgrade to the premium plan but forget to uninstall the old setup. Always uninstall the previous setup and delete all the associated files and then install the new antivirus on your device. If you have installed a personal firewall with your antivirus then disable the antivirus’s firewall to prevent conflict issues.
Delete the third-party programs
Third-party programs are very dangerous to your device. These programs often have hidden malware like spyware, adware, etc which not only slows down your device but also steals your information. Third-party editing apps and gaming may start conflicting with your antivirus. Whenever you run those programs, the system will start responding lately and you may freeze from time to time. For keeping your device fully optimized, remove all the third-party programs from your device. You can follow the given steps for removing third-party programs from Windows 10 device:
- Open your Windows 10 PC and click on the Start button
- Go to the Settings button
- Scroll down and choose Apps
- A list of all the installed programs will appear
Click on the third-party program and hit the Uninstall button. Now you need to follow the on-screen commands for completing the process and then restart your device. After uninstalling the third-party programs, your device will start running with good speed.
Update your device and antivirus
The system can slow down due to outdated OS and programs. Whenever the device is running slowly, check for the new update. Always keep your Windows OS updated to the latest version. You can update your Windows OS by following the given steps:
- Click on the Start button
- Go to the Settings page
- Click on the Update & Security tab
If the new update is available then it will start downloading on your device. After updating the OS, check your antivirus and other programs for a new update. Update all the programs on your device and your device will start working reliably.
Remove temp files and junk
System junk can also slow down the PC. You must remove the temporary files and other junk from your computer regularly. Windows has a clean manager tool that can remove all the junk from the system and keep the device clean and optimized.
