I just got this computer new and it was fast now it is super slow does anyone know what could be causing this ?
2006-08-12 04:59:27 · 12 answers · asked by star sailor 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Thank you to everyone who responded to my question. My computer is fast again thanks very much !!!
2006-08-12 14:00:20 · update #1
Spyware or viruses.
Go to www.filehippo.com and get AVG Anti-Virus, Spybot and AdAware.
Run all three.
2006-08-12 05:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assumption here is you're using a Windows machine. If not, skip
If the slowness happened quickly, the cause is probably some application, driver, virus or malware. It could be anything from a recent patch file to spyware.
If the slowness is getting worse over months, it's probably an accumulation of files, startup routine, reg files and whole bunch of other stuff. In other words, some housekeeping is on order.
If you don't have any existing software to help sport spyware or virus, I'd suggest using one of the free online services. Microsoft actually has one that has some performance tuning options. It's worth a try. It does take a while for it to run through all its stuff. It's also still in beta.
You might also try to see if you have any programs or services that aren't needed on your machine during start up. You can get some advise from the articles below.
2006-08-12 12:16:52 · answer #2 · answered by ahennegar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, slow PC are often caused by virus or other nasty things.
However, the slow speed is because you have many PROCESS running at the same time, most of them in the background.
Most of these are useless and just take memory space.
I suggest you get winpatrol from billp studio (winpatrol.com).
The little scotty will allow you to see ALL the startup programs and background services.
DELETE ALL startup programs and services (it is safe). Just keep Scotty. You PC will start-up in seconds instead of minutes (here from 15 minutes wait to 10 seconds for Win XP)
Remove MSN messenger (if you don't use it all the time!)
For adware and so on, XOFTSPY from paretologic.com is an excellent anti adware (but costs some 30$) .
Finally, you can remove Norton (who scans your documents even if you are off-line), and just use a firewall.
2006-08-12 12:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by just "JR" 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your machine is infested with viruses and spyware. Get a good antivirus program (such as Norton antivirus) and a good spyware-remover program: I use Ad-Aware. Install and run them, and see what you find.
Also, invest in a good firewall: It will save you a ton of headaches!
Good luck!
2006-08-12 12:08:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
External Harddrive - dump stuff on it to free up space.
Might make it faster.
Also run virus scans - could be bogey in the motherboard :)
2006-08-12 12:02:32 · answer #5 · answered by Woohoo! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to my computer \ C: drive \ windows folder \ click on show files \ click on cookies folder \ delete all but index \ \ click back and show files again \ click history folder \ delete folder calenders \ click back twice \ click show folders again \ click on Temporary Internet Files \ delete all in file..this will speed up computer. Also if using Windows 98 go to start at bottom and click, go to programs, go to accessories, go to system tools, then to disk clean up.
2006-08-12 12:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a virus.
2006-08-12 12:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by luckistrike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
press control alt delete. And see what processes are running. If your CPU usage is over 4% run your disk defragmenter and you virus ware.
2006-08-12 12:02:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.filehippo.com and get AVG Anti-Virus, Spybot and AdAware.
2006-08-12 12:04:01 · answer #9 · answered by Kangvbc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spy ware adware or a virus, run your wares
2006-08-12 12:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by Cap'n Donna 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋