How can I improve the performance of my computer. The CPU usage spikes causing massive slowdown and it takes an age to startup. I fixed the problem before by wiping the machine and reinstalling windows but I don't want to have to do that again.
2006-08-16 05:12:48 · 11 answers · asked by kano7_1985 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
It's windows xp 768mb ram 2.0ghz
I don't have norton.
2006-08-16 05:23:35 · update #1
Hi Dude
Go to www.download.com and get yourself a copy of freeware called ccleaner the will help you remove temp files that have installed onto you PC. Just click in boxes that you need to clean.
Glad to help fellow IT dude!
2006-08-16 05:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if the install of Windows is clean and you don´t have tons of start up programm and your pc is still slow, the only two things you can do are: 1. Overclocking 2. Buy a new CPU. Also it can be hard drive related or RAM related. Get an PC analysis programm running and see what´s going exactly wrong.....
2006-08-16 05:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by itifonhom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Start > Run > type msconfig> OK> Choose Startup tab on the right hand side >Clean some programs that you don't use by get rid of the check mark.
If any problem come up after, you just need to put the check mark back. Just use trial & error method if you don't recognize the program inside. Hope it helps
2006-08-16 05:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick T 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the version of windows you have. 98 is notirously slow, but even WinXP can be reinstalled from time to time. If you have only 256 Meg of RAM, consider an upgrade to take advantage of XP's features. Also try cleaning out old CACHE files and cookies.
2006-08-16 05:19:01 · answer #4 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many ways you can improve the performance/speed of your PC. Listed below are several ways.
1. Install more RAM (memory) if your M/B supports it
2. Install a new and faster CPU (preferably dual core or with HT)
3. Install a new and faster Harddrive (SATA, SCSI)
4. Tweak your system using 3rd party tools
5. Turn off unnecessary services
6. Uninstall unnecessary software
7. Frequently run disk utilities like Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, CHKDSK
8. Remove unnecessary starup programs
9. Install Anti-Virus, Firewall, and Anti-Spyware programs and keep them up to date.
10. Reboot occasionally.
2006-08-16 05:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by HotRod 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to clean it up (viruses, spyware, unused programs launching at start-up, etc.) As to spikes in CPU usage, you don't use Norton Antivirus by any chance, do you?
2006-08-16 05:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting some software that will do that for you, one suggestion is System Mechanic, it will greatly help in the speed and running of your computer.
http://www.iolo.com/sm/
Good Luck
:O)
2006-08-16 05:20:36 · answer #7 · answered by Wayne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at
www.updatexp.com
www.techrepublic.com
www.informationweek.com
Lots of free information there
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2006-08-16 15:37:05 · answer #8 · answered by CeeVee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best you can do is put the max ram the m/b will allow
if it aint much get new m/b
1Gb as a min
2006-08-16 05:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new PC with a faster cpu
2006-08-16 06:16:05 · answer #10 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋