i JUST got a new laptop about a month ago, and it's running super slow. what can it be?

Question

it has been running a little slow at times, but ever since i installed mcafee, its been like.......1998 dial up status.... it shouldnt be the problem though...

i have about 1000 songs on the comp, would that be slowing it down? i have no idea...


its a compaq 5000 series, 80 gigabite or whatever.......... i dont know!

Answer 1

About your name. Why do you hate Phil Collins? Good singer. Joking.
Your laptop is surely infected by spyware/adware. Install some good spyware. Go to google.com and find out. Or download from Ccare.com their software and it will keep your system at top rate condition.
As someone else suggested, make partitions of your hard disk, if you don't have and transfer programs not frequently used to another drive like D drive. Have minimum programs in the start up mode. Check for viruses and spyware/adware. This should speed up your system.

Answer 2

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 3

Yep its mcafee . MCAFEE IS CRAP. uninstall it and use norton ,it is also a system hog but better than mcafee. And if you are sure not to browse unknown sites install avast antivirus home or professional, dont worry about the activation key because i have the keys for both of it.Avast has very high defense shield and does not use much of system resources.

Anyway try defragmenting all your hardrives once.
YOU can also download tune up utilities 2006-30day trial ,and i have the activation key for it also.Tune up utilities is great. If ur notebook is slowing because of registry issues tune up utilities can easily fix those problems in minutes.IT CAN ALSO CLEAN YOUR SYSTEM AND INCREASE THE INTERNET ACESS SPEED.

good luck.

Answer 4

there are two main reasons of slowing down that can be prevented. First see if your C drive is full/almost full . If so move some files either to D drive(if you have) . Or copy them on a cd/dvd and make some space on the computer.

Second is the number of programs that startup with windows. Look at the right corner of your task bar, if there are some icons, which you do not want to use, then right click on them and exit. You can also disable some programs from starting at startup.

Answer 5

Try disabling McAfee and see if it runs faster.

You might also try scanning for spyware/adware and viruses, just to be sure.

Also, have you installed any other programs that run 24/7 on your computer? That could be it.

Answer 6

Try to run "Disk Defragment" this will help to speed up your computer.

It could be found in the following path
..accessories\system tools\disk defragmenter

If it still doesn't work take the laptop back to the shop were you bought and have them fix it. It should be under warranty??

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

Your computer is infected with spy-wares. Install some good spy-ware removers to remove spy-wares.

Answer 8

what kind of laptop is it mite be something in the laptop.you can up grade it just ask the store

Answer 9

mcafee is the problem... it is worthless... get your money back if you can. uninstal it and you will be running much faster

Answer 10

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