My computer is running very slow. Why is this?

Answer 1

too much running all at once ,or a virus

Answer 2

Your computer could be running slow for a number of reasons.
I am not up on the technical language but I will try to explain as good as I can.
You may have a virus on it, you may need to defrag the hard drive...you may be running to many greedy programmes etc.
It is best to start with the simple things first:
I would recommend :
1) Virus check.
2) Remove any unwanted programmes, files etc from your computer. I often clear out the silly games which are preloaded.
I also remove all the Windows stuff which I will never use.
If you look on the internet you can probably find an updated list of windows programmes which you can delete without worry.
3) If you have compression facilities on your computer, try compressing the hard drive.
4) Next defrag your computer, this will remove any small bits of data that are floating around your hard drive.

If this fails...buy extra memory, sometimes this can ease the problem, if not I fear that you may need to take it in a shop and have it looked at.

Hope it helps :o)
p.s
I didn't just answer this to win a tv (I'm just a big headed know it all ...know nothing)

Answer 3

Usual Reasons for Slow Running Computers
1. Too many programs running at the same time
2. Too many temporary internet files
3. Badly Fragmented hard drive
4. Virus's, Spyware, Trojans etc
5. Hard Drive too full
6. Power hungry peripherals, ie cams, external drives
7. Too many windows services running or duplicated.
8. Faulty or clogged RAM
9. Faulty USB, Video or sound sockets causing a power drain.

These are not all the answers but I hope it helps.

Answer 4

Run a couple of virus scans. You may also want to clean up your pc:

Start -> Programs -> Accesories -> System Tools -> Disk Cleanup

The check any of the box's in there, most of the stuff is junk anyway and begin the cleanup!

Answer 5

Run a couple of virus scans. You may also want to clean up your pc:

Start -> Programs -> Accesories -> System Tools -> Disk Cleanup

The check any of the box's in there, most of the stuff is junk anyway and begin the cleanup!

Answer 6

Delete temp files, cookies, history, browser cache
Control Panel, Internet Options, General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm
Also run disk clean-up and defrag...Start, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Clean Up & Disk Defragmenter
Scan your pc for adware & viruses: http://www.superantispyware.com/

Answer 7

Hey,
The first thing to do to speed up pc and get rid of malwares and viruses is cleaning the registry with a program like CCLeaner http://j.mp/UrAC7s
Very useful program!
Bye Bye

Answer 8

could be a load of things

A: a virus, use avg free to look for it
B: you could have a lot of programs running in the background
c: you need more memory, not too expensive at the moment too

Answer 9

This may help clik on start, All programs, across to Accessories, down to system tools, then across to DISC CLEANUP, Hope it works for you, or try putting some of your files onto Discs

Answer 10

it could be a virus or malware - try scanning for both ......

also if you have been using the computer for some months have you defragged the hard drive ?

try also ccleaner which is a free download to clear out registry and unused files etc http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Answer 11

downloading alot of stuff will slow it down and alot of users on the net at the moment that can slow it too