what can i do to get my computer and internet fast again?
2006-07-01 07:23:37 · 12 answers · asked by Candie™ 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
ok first you must check your computer for adware and spyware....if you don't have spyware software installed go to download.com and download spybot S&D...does a great job....secondly try unplugging your modem wait 30 seconds and re-plug it in....this "power cycles the modem"....also try installing Ad Aware from download.com....this will catch all adware on your system....also delete your cache from internet explorer....also make sure your hard disk is defragmented...good luck...
2006-07-01 07:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
optimal acceptable project to do may be attempt employing the internet with a diverse computer (if accessible). this can make it obtrusive no count number type no matter if it is your computer that is slowing the internet down, or an extremely project with the line. in case you cant try this, then attempt doing proper right here: Run Spybot seek for and damage Run Lavasoft ad-wakeful (free version) Run CCleaner Delete all inner most archives in Firefox/IE If it although seems slow, extremely contact your cyber internet service service.
2016-11-30 02:38:20 · answer #2 · answered by mitch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, other than the some previous comments that were added, i think there may be a problem with your telephone line. like a distortion.
i experienced frequent disconnections when using a dsl connection.
when i connected the telephone line to the telephone i heard a distorted sound + dial tone, even when i was talking to another person using the telephone.
2006-07-01 08:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by tronic_hobbist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have spyware. If you aren't running any anti spyware you should get some and run it.
Windows Defender is free from Microsoft. Go here to read about and get it - http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Spybot and AdAware scan for and remove spyware. Run them both about once a week. Get them both free here - http://www.download.com
That will probably get your computer perking again.
2006-07-01 07:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a virus/spyware, but it could be your system resorces are low, if your using XP do this: Ctrl+alt+delete and look at the bottom where it says CPU usuage, and if it is over 75% go to processes and see under the CPU what number is real high and if it is something that doesnt need to be on, end process, otehr than that, might wanna try restarting.
*best answer please*
2006-07-01 07:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by easymover00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been having that same problem...And I think its because AT&t recently bought outSBC...And they are having problems with the switch over.. I talked with AT&T and they said it would be a matter of a few days and it would get better.Heres hoping
2006-07-01 07:30:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dizzyblonde 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spyware
pc errors
low RAM
too many programs
you can download free programs of the internet to fix these (www.download.com)
2006-07-01 07:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by austin_penguin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spyware is my guess. You can find some good programs for free that get rid of it.
2006-07-01 07:27:33 · answer #8 · answered by Lupin IV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because dsl is slow. you need to get comcast!
2006-07-01 07:33:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe ur system has lot of files saved or maybe lot of intenet pages saved in history.
do perform defragmentation
2006-07-01 07:29:13 · answer #10 · answered by amansubzwari 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋