why is my computer so slow?

Question

I have a compaq over 2Ghz amd 64 ,512mb ram, 65Gb HDD ( 51%free), i have run scan disk, up to date norton, and Ad-Aware software., yet it takes nearly three min to get to usable state from power on, sometimes the hard drive light just keeps flashing even when its idle. Why is it like this, and so much slower than when i bought it ( 1 year 5 months ago )

Answer 1

first you have to find whats running on your PC......

1... whats in your taskbar.....is all things are necessory to run when windows start edit this things from Start->Run->msconfig->StartUp

2... which process are executed right now..... right click on taskbar->process remove unncessorty things using end task.

3.... after completing this much things just go to Satrt->Run->sysedit........ check each and every startup concepts from config.sys and autoexec.bat

4... use disk defragment when your pc is idle....... definately your problem will be solved........ if not then tell me.........

Answer 2

Have you run disc cleanup? Start --> All Programs --> Accessories --> System Tools --> Disc Cleanup.

Have you defragged? Same as above but when you get to System Tools --> Defragment.

NOTE: If you haven't done either of the above, it could take a LONG time to run, especially the defrag. First time I ran defrag on my computer it took almost 2 hours.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: 512MB RAM is on the low side, especially for a lot of today's programs and applications. If you can afford to, upgrade RAM to the maximum capacity for your computer.

Answer 3

Well in virtually all groups, your web is actually plugged into a few field on or close your avenue. When every person plugged into that field attempt to max out their web connections you may also enjoy a few slower web. As on your pc, it does have whatever to do with it. Your internet browser has to load, and your pc runs it. Viruses too can sluggish down your pc and absorb plenty of your web connection, making it look sluggish

Answer 4

Try to remove programs from startup.
to remove programs running at startup windows follow these steps:
1. click start button, then click run.
2. type "msconfig" without quotes.
3. from window appear click on startup tab.
4. remove all checks from this window and restart your computer
if still slow try to remove norton, sorry, because norton is cause some slow, sorry.

Enjoy.

Answer 5

Maybe you need to re-install windows, apparently your HDD has a lot of corrupted files and gaps. Try defragmenting too.

Answer 6

your system may have some spams which may have correpted some important linkage files.so better for u to reformat it.

also u can go for free security check by visiting
www.symantec.com/securitycheck

Answer 7

try
ccleaner.com
and run adaware antispywareand somegood antivirus
that should help

system mechanic from iolo.com is also a good thing

Answer 8

perhaps loading too many resident memory programs

Answer 9

that fellow cheated u.