I ran a virus and spyware scan and came up clean. There's not a great many programs loaded. But the internet is slow to respond, and Y!Answers almost stands still.
2006-08-18 11:00:55 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Perhaps your window is old. Try going to http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/default.mspx to update your window.
2006-08-18 11:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may not even be you,...
Your connection, is it cable DSL or other,... There could be work going on service to the lines, that the company has to re-route your service, to keep your account active. It could be the server for your neck of the woods is running at capacity, too many kids on line getting into trouble no doubt.
Maybe you're getting an update from the company that wrote the programs your software,... I hate it when I get updates for my anit-virus, when I'm in the middle of something important - my PC just draggs its butt, really bad.
Best thing to do is close down, shut it off and go for a walk or go to the store for some munchies. When you get back, just start it up and you ought to be good to go. relax.
2006-08-18 18:12:01 · answer #2 · answered by somber_pieces 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the computer slow when not using the internet, if so try
start->run-> type "msconfig"
click startup and dselect all the programs at startup that you dont need.
If its slow on the internet, maybe you have too many extensions running on the browser or you do have some spy ware running in the back, try running "ad aware" ( download at download.com)
2006-08-18 18:07:44 · answer #3 · answered by pj2024 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Y! Answers appears to be lagging right now on multiple computers, people say. I'm getting slowed myself.
However, check PandaSoftware online, and run the online virus scan, just in case.
2006-08-18 18:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by Benanen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try going to your web browser(i.e Internet Explorer), click on Tools/Internet Options/Settings. Set your amount of disk space to use to between 100-200, I have mine set on 200 w/an AMD Athlon 64 PC. You can get more tech info at pcpitstop.com (a tech friend recommended it to me). There you can run a free pc scan to find out (safely) more about your pc & what you can do to speed it up. Hope this helps you. :)
2006-08-18 18:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sheryl R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it only internet related things that go slowly? Then it's most likely your ethernet. If you are on wireless, someone else might be using your wireless access, so secure that. If it's not and you have a children, they may be downloading songs from the internet, causing a slowdown for everyone.
2006-08-18 18:06:11 · answer #6 · answered by neoliminal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I purchased Norton and found that my computer has slowed down drastically.
Friends told me that Norton is known for that. . Is that the one you're using? I'm not that familiar with antivirus software but I'm sure others can recommend an alternate one. Is AVG one?
2006-08-18 18:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by casp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes this happens when you do some upgrades improperly. It can happen if you install too many programs or a program that uses too many resources. There a lot of other possible reasons
2006-08-18 18:08:40 · answer #8 · answered by Duke 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Do you have a program that can get rid of the rubbish on your hard drive? Have you DEFRAGed it ? Try " Advanced Windows Care" its a freebe download it from IObit on the net.
Hope it helps
2006-08-18 18:11:07 · answer #9 · answered by Swaggie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How many apps are you running, try running Windows Task Manager, (alt+contorl+delete), and see whats running in the back round, and using up your CPU.
2006-08-18 18:07:46 · answer #10 · answered by df747jet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try to delete ur history or ur cookies...those take up space and over time slow ur comp down... and i take it u have dailup... check the connection when its loading it should say how many KBS ( i think) is loading with... that is the speed... then call ur service and ask them wut cuz cause the connection to b slower than normal...and if all else fails get roadrunner
2006-08-18 18:08:17 · answer #11 · answered by matthew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋