2006-06-19 23:34:00 · 15 answers · asked by emeraldisle2222 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I use Norton AntiVirus.
2006-06-19 23:45:58 · update #1
Laptop is a Toshiba, and is 6 months old.
Has 1024 MB and 60 GB.
2006-06-20 00:19:11 · update #2
delete your temp files and cookies
run a spyware/adware check
run a virus scan
2006-06-19 23:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't panic, don't reformat,don't look for spy ware.
This is an obvious case of fragmentation of files causing the slow working and probably a lot of unnecessary files which need to be deleted.
The fastest and most efficient defrag tool that I have found is Diskkeeper from Executive Software and to clean up all the rubbish use CrapCleaner.
2006-06-20 07:22:05 · answer #2 · answered by stratmanreturns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can save your My Documents folder to an external drive then I would recomend you format your c drive....and then re-install your OS, My Doc's folder and other applications you need. I recently did this with my laptop and it's back to being super-super fast, like when I first got it :-) I've got all the anti-spy ware and virus stuff but you can't beat a good old format of the c drive to put things back to how they should be. It may take a few hours to complete but well worth the time if you have it.
HTH
2006-06-20 06:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Pete Sweet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run virus protection scan
run spyware scan - free version of adaware se personal edition
run history eraser - free history eraser
delete internet cookies - open up internet explore, go to tools, internet options, click on delete cookies, delete history,
do a disk clean up
then do a disk defrag
this should speed it up good for you, if it dont you might want to think about a memory upgrade or buying a new laptop!
2006-06-20 07:09:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are using internet , then probably you are not deleting the temporary internet files after use. Install a program named Crap cleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com
another reason can be installation of a spyware on your pc. for that install a good antispyware like microsoft windows defender , lavasoft ad-aware , spybot search and destroy , mcafee antispyware.
another reason can be the installation of unwanted programs or start up files or services. for that install a pc optimizer software like Iolo System mechanic.
2006-06-20 06:40:12 · answer #5 · answered by Akash Jain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a registry cleaner and a spyware detective program and run them. Also, do a disc defrag once a month or so. Delete internet history, cookies, offline stuff in temp files...that should do it.
2006-06-20 06:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by synchronicity915 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a good antivirus program , a firewall and a program for eliminating spyware . You can get all this if you install Zone alarm suite.
2006-06-20 06:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just format the system in right way and see to it that after you format the system you have updated you OS as well as you have to install a good anti virus (Avast). and also install one more software called system cleanup. hope doing this your laptop work fast.
2006-06-20 06:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by nadeem_sayed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go To www.avast.com - download avast anti virus - trust me - do a boot-up scan - you probobly have viruses on your lappie. Rid yourself of useless firewalls & any other anti-virus programs - then download avast - it's the best - and it's free.
2006-06-20 06:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by WhyWhyWhy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run Scan disk for any virus....go to temp folder and delete all temp files...increase ur virtual memory...Hope it Helps
2006-06-20 06:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋