my computer is running slow!?

Question

my computer is running slow i have tried almost everything . I had uninstalled many programs,games,etc. I had defregemented my computer , i had close all things in system tray but still it is running slow

Answer 1

Turn off all automatic timed updates or programs because they may interfere and then do the following; these are for XP but would be similar for other op systems.

first, update all virus definitions on your anti-virus program. if u do not have one, u should definitely get one. Recommend McAfee or Norton or Trend. Also update antispy program and buy one and install if u do not have one.

second, reboot your computer.

third, run a full virus scan and delete or quaranteen any viruses found.

fourth, run full anti-spyware scan and delete any spyware found.
fifth, check your firewall (if u do not have one buy one - McAfee is good).

Make sure your firewall is on and set at standard setting.

fifth, go into Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup and run Disk Cleanup. Check all of the boxes offered. Run the cleanup and delete everything found.

sixth, run defragmenter by going into Accessories - System Tools - Defragment and defragment entire system.

seventh, go into system restore by going to (DO NOT go this way Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore) but DO go this way: . Start - Control Panel - System - System - Restore and make sure you are on the "Restore" tab and then put a check mark in "Turn off System Restore" Save and exit.

Reboot your computer.

eighth, go back into System Restore as shown above and then UNCHECK the box you just checked. This will turn back on the system restore feature, but by turning it off and rebooting the computer you have just wiped out thousands of files that had been on your computer. Now the restore feature will begin again and you can still use it later this way:

ninth, go into system restore the other way: Start - Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Restore. Now you will find a WIZARD which will give you an option. Check the box that says "Create a new Restore Point". After you do this you are protected by having a restore point in case you have future problems. The system will continue to make other restore points on its own in the future, you are doing this to make sure you have one now.

Reboot your computer

Go into Tools - Internet Options - General when you are in Internet Explorer. Look at the part which enables you to pick the number of days to keep history. Make that number zero or maybe one day. This will keep your history from accumulating too much.

Answer 2

Try scanning your system with a virus remover software. It could be possibly that you have some sort of bug in your system, or maybe even a trojan. Be careful when visiting websites, as there are many website with files that willl make your computer slow. When inistalling or downloading a program, watch out for EXE. files; viruses tend to stick to them more often.

Answer 3

You might need more memory, if you have less than 256 mb of ram, you need to upgrade,

Also run anti-spy promgram like Yahoo anti spy, that will clean up most of the programs running that you can't see.

To check how much ram is in your computer, right click on "MY Computer" then select properties, at the bottom of the screen you should see how much ram it has.

If it's low, go to crucial.com and find you computer brand and model, they will tell you what the max amount of ram you can add, then go from there.

Good Luck

Answer 4

have you ever scanned for secret agent ware? If no longer receive, replace and test with Spybot and Adaware. How long for the reason which you ran a diskcleanup? Is your force unfastened from fragmentation? This ailment can slow issues down. save a verify on frag stages and likewise on the unfastened area.

Answer 5

Your drive might be fragmented. You can check by using the Disk Defragmenter in your Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools. Analyze your drive to see if it needs to be degragmented. If so, defrag your drive and it should help your computer run faster.

Answer 6

Have you done a Disk Cleanup? Are there many files on your C drive? Do you have Fresh Diagnose on your PC? Adware/Spyware scans? Updated your on demand virus scan lately? Did your service provider downgrade you?
Is your OS up-to-date to handle what your asking of it?
Start there...

Answer 7

Make sure you have at least 500mb free on the drive that has the system swap file (usually drive C).

Consider buying more RAM. 256mb is usually enough for standard use of the computer.

Answer 8

try examining the processes tab in the task manager. See what all crap is running in the backround. Also, get a registry cleaner. Also try turning up your virtual memory. And run an error check on your drives.
Installing more memory probably wont hurt your wallet too much either/

Answer 9

You may have spyware/malware. Download a spyware cleaner from www.download.com. Also check for viruses.

Answer 10

bring it in to your local computer repair shop and pay to have a dignostic done of it and get some advice...these guys can be prety helpful!