Fix slow Windows computers with help from Microsoft ATS

Microsoft Automated Troubleshooting Services (ATS) will allow you to automatically diagnose and fix causes of poor system performance, such as the power saver setting, multiple anti-virus programs running, multiple startup programs running, and too many users logged on to the computer.

ats performance 600x447 Fix slow Windows computers with help from Microsoft ATS

Once you download the 519 KB Mats_Run.performance installer, and run it, it will first download and install the Microsoft ATS engine.

What it fixes:

  • Power plan is set to power saver
  • More than one user is logged on to this computer
  • Multiple anti-virus programs are running
  • Several programs are running when Windows starts
  • Running advanced visual effects (like Windows Vista transparency) and running multiple programs at once may affect performance

So if you find that your Windows PC is running slow and you need to make your Windows computer run faster you might want to try out this.

Visit Microsoft Fix It to download it.

Do note that this Automated Troubleshooting Services is valid for Windows Vista & XP only. The reason Windows 7 has been excluded is because it already has native troubleshooting support.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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