1.Remove unnecessary files.
2.Disk clean up and defragmentation.
3.Spyware removal (Tip: Yahoo toolbars includes anti-spyware and does spyware removal.)
4.Clean your computer with disk cleaner software. Try to use CCleaner, it is doing good and it is a totally freesoftware. Download is available from this site:
http://www.filehippo.com/download/492d626bd596aa8c6a8ca885594ebc41/download/?nodl=1
5. Increase your RAM if you are in need of larger volume of files.
2006-08-15 08:40:46
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answer #1
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answered by ♥ lani s 7
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If you have spare money, consider a hardware upgrade (more RAM for instance).
If you don't want to spend money on it then just clean your computer.
- Remove programs you never use (Start -> Control Pannel -> Add/Remove programs)
- Clear your temporary internet files (in Internet Explorer: Tools -> Internet Options -> Clear Files -in the temporary internet files tab- )
- Run a computer scan to make sure you dont have spywares, trojans & viruses. There are free, online scans avaible.
- Defragment your computer
- This is a bit more technical but if you can make it so you dont have a dozen programs running in the background. This can be done with: Start -> Run -> msconfig. Then there should be a tab that reads startup or boot (NOT BOOT.INI) with lots of checkboxes that are either checked or unchecked. Most dont need to be checked, keep only the important programs that should always be started when you turn your computer on (firewall, antivirus, etc).
Good luck!
2006-08-15 15:47:38
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answered by Bart 2
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impossible to say without knowing all the specs........ try the online system optimisation tests @ http://www.pcpitstop.com
But simplest upgrade to speed things up is to stick in more RAM + defragment the hard disk & run anti-virus/anti-spyware scans regularly
But NOT "Norton/Symantec" anti-virus/anti-spyware stuff...... that has a reputation for slowing systems down big time.... try ZONEALARM INTERNET SECURITY SUITE + "SPYBOT: Search & Destroy".
If you want to speed things up ALOT more, check out some of the goodies available at an online retailer such as http://www.overclockers.co.uk
2006-08-15 15:31:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Dump your temporary Internet files. Go to tools, Internet options, delete files, and also check the box delete off line content. It won't get rid of anything important, just stuff your computer is storing that you don't even know about.
2006-08-15 15:31:30
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answer #4
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answered by mixemup 6
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Defragment it
go start/control panel(catagory view) if it says classic view in the top left hand corner it correct and if it doesnt click catagory view
then Performance and maintanace/ Rearrange items on my hard disk to make prgrams run faster then the last thing is click defrag then it will start to make your comp run faster
p.s make shore you have time so u can leave it as it takes time but it does help
2006-08-15 15:31:26
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answered by ? 4
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You can either delete things that's on your computer that you don't need to free up some space or your can install more memory into your computer. If you can afford it, replace your tower for a more updated version.
2006-08-15 15:33:52
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answered by Mrs Apple 6
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Get Norton Security System Or Get A VIAO computer!
2006-08-15 15:31:51
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answered by Anonymous
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... keeping PC defragged, and running CCleaner (free from filehippo.con ) this and increasing you memory.helps with the FREEZING UP problem.you can increase your memory by..going to control panel,system, advance tab,performance,advance tab,virtual memory,change,make it 526kb or higher,click apply then ok.
add more ram, you can get ram 128-cards on ebay pretty cheap.
2006-08-15 15:32:25
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answered by Jack's Q&* 7
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switch to DSL instead of dial-up. Or close un-needed files like games or features. Delete some of your old documents
2006-08-15 15:29:52
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answered by FaNtaBuLouS 2
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RAM RAM and more RAM. It's the quickest and cheapest way to speed it up. You need at least a gig.
2006-08-15 15:28:26
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answered by JAK 3
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