I have tried all of the security software and it comes back o.k. I have did a defrag, but it keeps getting slower and slower. The computer is a Toshiba, Pentium 4, purchased last year. Up to a week ago it was running great, very fast. I have no idea what to do.
2006-07-21 12:51:11 · 11 answers · asked by surferbill 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Keep your own Anti-virus up to date, and check the status regularly.
Get and update several Anti-spyware solutions. I use AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destroy. I use the free versions from http://www.download.com Update and run these regularly. Especially IMMEDIATELY after an upexpected pop-up.
Download and install FireFox free from http://www.mozilla.com This is a browser that is safer to use than IE. Use this for general surfing and google searching. Only use IE when you MUST have IE, such as Windows Updates.
If you have Windows XP with SP2, activate the Windows firewall and check the status. If you don't, get Zone Alarm the free version from http://www.zonelabs.com
Take these steps to keep your computer ALIVE.
2006-07-21 12:54:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Delete everything you dont use! Re run the defrag and reboot your computer, restart your internet server also, that maybe why you are going slow! You may need to take it into the shop for a tune up!
2006-07-21 19:56:40 · answer #2 · answered by ChrissyLicious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are running low on hard drive space, therefore windows cannot make an adequate virtual RAM section. Try running Disk cleanup program that comes with windows, than download and run Ccleaner at http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner
2006-07-21 19:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by technical_13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem. Have you downloaded any new anti virus or anti spam, or adware watches? It's possible it's taking up so much memory, that your comp is being slowed. ONce I deleted the program, my comp worked great! GL
2006-07-21 19:55:06 · answer #4 · answered by shire_maid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try doing a defrag . and look for any suspicous processes eating up 100 % of your cpu
2006-07-21 19:56:01 · answer #5 · answered by The Musafir 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try borrowing someones ram chip and switch it with yours., also in the run box type msconfig and see what is all running on it and uncheck anything you don't need. just don't stop all of them some are needed but if one looks unfamilair get rid of it.
2006-07-21 19:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by kerryjonjon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, back up your progs, and re format your hard drive, Windows puts all sorts of clutter onto your disc.
2006-07-21 19:57:57 · answer #7 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are running windows, you're computer is performing correctly and as it should.
2006-07-21 19:55:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just save everything on your computer that you need and then delete every single program. that was happening with my computer and we used a program that wipeout everything. now it works again!
2006-07-21 19:54:46 · answer #9 · answered by Caroline S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Computer Slow
Download and then run startup.exe at:
http://www.mlin.net/startupcpl.shtml......
Can't live without it and windows...
Then disable and/or uninstall whatever u don't need.
Other things to try:
1 - Disk Cleanup (removal of temp files, cookies, etc.)
2 - Defrag
3 - Registry Cleanup (CAN BE VERY RISKY!)
Joe...
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Computer Virus/Spyware/Adware/Malware/etc
All free...
Download and then run Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic at:
http://www.free-av.com/
Download and then run Spybot - Search & Destroy at:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
Download and then run Ad-Aware SE Personal at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Joe...
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2006-07-23 01:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋