What should/can I uninstall to make my computer run faster?

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I own a desktop computer which i use at home & it seems to be lagging/freezing at random times. I scan for viruses repeatedly and none are in my PC which I am aware of.

Model: Advent DT2111 
Processor: Intel Core i5-2320 3.0GHz
Memory: 8GB(2X4GB)
Hard Drive: 2TB
Graphics: ATI HD 6670 GB

There are certain obvious programs I will not be uninstalling however I simply want others opinions on what programs actually do & if I should keep them ect.

Winzip 16.5
VLC media player 1.0.1
Steam
Radioplayer
Gimp 2.8.0
Norton 360
Spotify
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
VaudiX
Interlok driver setup x64
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (x64)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU]
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86
PlayReady PC Runtime amd64
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86
Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Silverlight
Microsoft C ++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft C ++ 2008 Redistributable - x64
Microsoft C ++ 2005 Redistributable
Microsoft C ++ 2008 Redistributable - x64
Microsoft C ++ 2008 Redistributable - x64
Windows Live Mesh ActiveX Control for Remote Connection
Microsoft C ++ 2008 Redistributable - x86
Microsoft C ++ 2010 x64 Redistributable
Microsoft Office Starter 2010 - English
Windows Live Essentials 2011
Microsoft Office Click-to-run 2010
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Extended
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
Microsoft WSE 3.0 Runtime
McAfee Security Scan plus
Livedrive
KNOWHOW(TM) APP CENTRE
Intel Management Engine Components
Allods Online 3.0.02.33
Google Chrome
Origin
The Sims Life Stories
The Sims Pet Stories
The Sims Castaway Stories
The Sims 2
The Sims 2 Bon Voyage
The Sims 2 Apartment Life
The Sims 2 Freetime
The Sims 2 Nightlife
The Sims 2 Seasons
The Sims 2 Open For Business 
The Sims 2 Pets
The Sims 2 University
The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff
The Sims 2 Glamour Life Stuff
The Sims 2 H&M Fashion Stuff
The Sims 2 Family Fun Stuff
The Sims 2 IKEA Home Stuff
The Sims 2 Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff
The Sims 2 Tenn Style Stuff
The Sims 2 Mansion and Garden Stuff
The Sims 3
The Sims 3 World Adventures 
The Sims 3 Supernatural
The Sims 3 Ambitions
The Sims 3 Late Night
The Sims 3 Fast Lane Stuff
The Sims 3 High-End Loft Stuff
Dropbox
DivX Setup
CL-Eye Driver
Desperate Housewives The Game
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
BabylonObjectInstaller
Atheros Communications Inc.(R) AR81Family Gigabite
Apple Mobile Device Support
Apple Application Support
Apple Software Update
iTunes
e-Saver 1.0
i-Menu 2.2
Screen+ 1.0
Aeria Ignite
AMD Catalyst Install manager
Adobe Shockwave Player 11.6
Adobe Reader X (10.1.5)
Adobe Photoshop CS6
Adobe Flash Player 11 Plugin
Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX
Adobe AIR
The Movies(TM) Stunts & Effects
Theme Park Inc
uTorrent
Zoo Tycoon - Dinosaur Digs
VST Bridge1.1
Last Chaos
Imvu Avatar Chat Software
Akamai NetSession Interface

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It does not really matter what programs are installed, it is the number of programs running simultaneously that affects the speed. Also, some antivirus programs can slow down operation more than others. If you don't have enough RAM the computer will spend a lot of time swapping programs between RAM and your hard drive.

By the way, if anybody tells you to delete your system32 folder, take no notice! Doing so will destroy your operating system and require a complete re-installation.

Anonymous · Answer

Games use up a lot of resources, but you computer should be able to handle them, but get rid of any you no longer play  Norton 360 is usually a resources hog too  Run a full disc clean to get rid of temp files, temp internet files and other un-needed files. Then run a defrag program. This should help speed it up a bit. You should also run a disc scan to make sure there are no corrupted files

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Bye

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uk_staffie · Answer

Get rid of Norton 360 for starters, Thats the biggest load of junkware ever...

RandomDude · Answer

get rid of all the games you don't need, and this BabylonObjectInstaller
and, KNOWHOW(TM) APP CENTRE

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