2006-08-13 11:17:22 · 5 answers · asked by Michael G 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
i have windows xp & would appreciate a detailed explanation if that is possible thanks mike g
2006-08-13 11:50:54 · update #1
Scan your computer, streamline your startup, and clean your fans; The common reasons for computers to slow down are:
1. Spyware/Malware/Virus
2. Bloated background agents such as Norton
3. Too many autoupdaters, preloaders, and other not really needed startup items.
4. Not enough ram for applications
5. Overheating the CPU
There are some truely free tools to help you in your quest for performance. You can find many of the better ones listed with links at http://360.yahoo.com/wektech
2006-08-13 11:34:37 · answer #1 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)Try to defragment your hard disk.
2)Delete prefetch folder from windows.
3)Clean registry.
4)If this not work, try to reinstall windows, you'll be amazed how fast will be your pc.
2006-08-13 11:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Gabi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disk clean-up. The more you have, the slower the computer.
2006-08-13 11:23:52 · answer #3 · answered by aximili12hp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean up your hard drive by uninstalling any program you do not use anymore, them use disk clean in tools, clean out cookies, and then defrag your system!
2006-08-13 11:54:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use antispyware and disk cleaning products.
superantispyware (free)
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/Super-Anti-Spyware/SuperAntiSpyware.html
CCleaner (free)
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Also defrag your hard drive
2006-08-13 11:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋