when i do the control alt delete thing it shows under image name "system idle process" my cpu is running 96 to 98 the memory usage is 16 k. This is on a Compact Presario 2200 running windows xp. I also ran a scan computer with my anti-virus software and it did not detect anything. Any help would be greatly appriciated. thank you very much.
2006-08-04 11:52:57 · 19 answers · asked by quarterton2001 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
1) Delete all the Cookies and Temp Files (then restart)
2) Run a Scan Disk or Error Checker to make sure there are no problems on the Hard Drive.
3) Run the Defragmentation Utility, "Defrag", then restart again.
2006-08-04 11:59:08 · answer #1 · answered by M L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 defrag the system
2 download Ad-Aware SE Personal. use it often. spy ware and ad ware slows a computer down.
3. you may have a virus. run an update on you anti-virus program and run it again, or go to McAfee's website and run their free scan. It takes a long time to scan but it'll tell you what errors there are.
2006-08-04 12:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by Em W. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will see a lot of very good answers above. I'll add the following:
Clean up your start up group. Click on start - Run - type 'msconfig' - click on startup tab. You will see a listing of programs which startup when you start you pc. I use the following website to check against:
www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
Also if you search via yahoo or google you can find some free programs which can cleanup your registry.
2006-08-04 12:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by James S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just my guess, but it could be too many "cookies". You will have to delete them. These take up space. You might need to disfragmentate your system from time to time. You can program your computer to clean out all the junk you don't need ,while you sleep....good luck
2006-08-04 11:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by apple2good 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey bro
first run zone alrm anti virus
after that del it and run sky cop ok and del it too because anti virus software also is a resone of a system slow
and i tell u some tips just cheq ur booting up configration
search .ini files and del them
and i can also help u via messanger if u want ok
2006-08-04 12:04:35 · answer #5 · answered by Saybi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of downloaded stuff such as aim and other instant message programs causes your computer to slow down
2006-08-04 11:58:17 · answer #6 · answered by magdak204 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scan for spyware and do a system defrag. Use Ad-Aware and spybot. Then go to trendmicro.com and use their free house call.
2006-08-04 11:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really need to get the free spybot search and destroy. i did that today and now my computer works fine. also download ewido from ewido.com they will both help. good luck.
2006-08-04 11:59:43 · answer #8 · answered by ♥BUD or BUD LIGHT♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prob a virus
maybe this link will help:
http://www.askbobrankin.com/make_windows_xp_run_faster.html
It tells you how to clean your PC regularly
2006-08-04 13:53:24 · answer #9 · answered by Giggles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defrag it also clean out your tempinternet all this is under your control and maintenance program
2006-08-04 11:59:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋