Why is my computer running slow?

Question

i dont have a virus....i just scanned my computer. it always rins kinda slowly but real slow after i get done running sims 2.

and also my dad said my compters gonna crash soon...... is it supposed to make noises like its running when its not doing anything?


my computer is an hp one.

it works, but is there anyway to make it faster?

and according to something my dad found, im only using like half the space or somthing......

ill ask my brother tommarow i guess how to get to the thing to defrag the hard disk.

i know alot about computers, just not as much as my brother..... i keep telling him he should join geek squad........he used to be tech support at sykes before we moved.

i have adaware......

Answer 1

delete the temp file emty recycle bin by using disk clean up wizard
remove the programme which is not used

run scandisk check the hard disk dosent have a bad sector

defrag the hard disk
still if ur computer is slow incrase the memory

still if ur compute ris slow call me

Answer 2

Run "Disk Cleanup" and clear all unwanted files. Run "Defragment" to rearrange all files on drive.

The drive showing activity during no usage would mean a spyware or trojan on the drive trying to acces it's master, install and run SpySweeper after taking all updates. The trial version will do a good job.

Upgrade the RAM as mentioned earlier to get a marginal better speed. If the motherboard supports then try to get a faster processor.

*EDIT* AdAware sucks, use SpySweeper it way better at detecting trojans and keyloggers.
Defragmenting is simple - Start > Programs > Acessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter > select drive

Answer 3

Should be the problem with overloaded application remove unwanted applications which in turn is using lot of memory.Or there no enough space clean up unwanted files from ur harddisk.Or finally it should be problem with the virus use a proper anti virus to remove the virus.

Answer 4

go to www.HP.com and look for the tech help link. HP offers free service (email) for even out of warranty products. Provide them with the model no., serial no. and state your problem. You will get an email reply and the same tech will stick with you until the problem is solved. You may have to email back and forth several times as you try their suggestions and report the results.

Answer 5

This may happen due to many reasons. Try deleting temp files. Try to increase the free space in the partion where the OS is installed. If you have less ram increase it.

Answer 6

Maybe your pc is old ... It might not be able to handle the video games ... beside you might need a real good VGA card to support the games ... check if your hard disk is full ... if something is wrong with your OS .. try to reinstall it or format your pc ..

Answer 7

I think your computer run out of space. The memory and the hard disk.

The RAM.


It also can be occur if your computer is affected bu spyware.

I suggest that you use spysweeper program. it is available for free on the website itself

Answer 8

I need more information to solve your problem.

Hope configuration of your PC is OK for performance.
If you have Virus that slowing performance, please install AVG Anti virus for better Virus / Work checking. You can download free version from www.grisoft.com.

If you failed to find any virus & still your PC remain slow, please format & reinstall your Operating System.

Answer 9

upgrade ram. try deleting programs you dont use. sometimes when the hard drive is all filled up, it takes longer to pull up files. ram helps increase the amount available to be pulled from.

Answer 10

Maybe add ware or spy ware has been installed and that slows it down.Down load spy sweeper from www.download.com and see if that is the problem.