Any tips? Because every single one of my computer seems to eventually slow down with use.
Also, it's lost its ability to shut down. I have to manually do it :(
2006-07-31 07:45:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
You should do a disk defragmentation every few months or so. Start/Programs/Accessories/Tools, perhaps, or somewhere in Control Panel (depends on your O/S)
You should try to not open too many windows at once. That eats up virtual memory as you're surfing, and will slow you down.
Delete your temp files every few months.
Go into Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Cleanup, and clean up your disk.
Re: freezing when trying to shut down, you probably have programs on your taskbar (at the bottom) that want to keep running when you try to shut down. Try right-clicking on them, and check as many of them to not show on the taskbar as possible.
When you want to shut down, right-click and click "close" as many as possible.
If you have any devices inserted into your computer such as a PCMCIA card, try to "Eject" before trying to shut down.
That's all some stuff I've had to learn to do. I had the same problem with shutting down. Now I don't.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-31 08:04:53 · answer #1 · answered by BobBobBob 5 · 6⤊ 1⤋
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2016-08-28 15:03:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a disc cleanup, defragment your hardrive at least once a week., download and run an ant-virus program. uninstall any programs that you think your not going to use. If all else fails try reinstalling windows(assuming that you have windows). but first back up your files. it would still have your files that you had previously. but keep a your backup just in case. that should fix your computer of the automatic shutdown. Also try upgrading your ram and getting more memory. as well as upgrading your processors.
2006-07-31 08:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by metal_enchantment 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run an anti-virus. Then run a spyware, adware cleaner. It's most likely loaded with junk like that. Try "spy bot search & destroy" and "lavasoft adaware." Search in google for them, download them, then fully run them. They will clean out loads of crap and will most likely speed things up. Both programs are free.
2006-07-31 07:50:06 · answer #4 · answered by Borat Sagdiyev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reformat and start over with a clean slate. All comuters eventualy need this.
2006-07-31 07:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by joer80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
upgrade your RAM- your computer will start up faster. 512MB is the least any computer should have with XP.
upgrade your processor (if you have enough $$$)- atleast 2GHz is good.
contact your computer manufacturer for information on how to do this.
2006-07-31 07:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mike-Q 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limit what runs at start up to just security progs.
2006-07-31 07:51:14 · answer #7 · answered by LightningSlow 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a better internet connection!
2006-07-31 07:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by moonnugget_7895 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋