My computer is running slow, when I try to browse the internet. it takes forever for the pages I want to view to load, even if I have visited them before.
Also, when I try to open a file in word,it takes for ever to load all my documents. Any way I can speed up my machine? HELP!
2006-09-13 08:49:16 · 10 answers · asked by Angel 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have tried defrag. that didnt help. Yes, I was hoping to do this without paying...dont have the money. I also can't afford to hire someone. I was hoping to remedy this on my own, and without cost?
2006-09-13 09:17:04 · update #1
Increase memory size, defrag HD, change virtual memory size (make it fixed size). Cjeck for viruses. Upgrade CPU and use 16bit on your VGA setting as well as 60MHZ screen refresh. Check if you CPU and mainboard are running hot. If so check fans and add a new one to the case.
2006-09-13 09:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by KCD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the answers mentioned are factors. There is yet another. Your computer may have multiple anti-virus programs running and multiple protection programs working. This may be evident IF you have added some of these programs, like Norton's or McAfee to your computer. I prefer Norton's and had to turn off the XP protection software including the Firewall. I use the Norton's Firewall. Hope this helps.
2006-09-13 15:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by William T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of ways to speed it up...
now, you want to speed up for free? A little tougher
Check for running programs (down on the taskbar) close what you don't actively use
Defragment your drive
Clear out old file (disk cleanup)
Check for spyware (download Adaware) yeah, it's free
Check for viruses
If you really want to optimize, you can turn off services that you don't use (don't mess with this unless you're comfortable)
With $$:
Add more RAM
2006-09-13 15:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible that your computer has been infected by spyware or by a virus. Download Spybot, Ad-aware and AVG from the links below. Your problem might also be low memory; you may need more. Just a couple of suggestions.
2006-09-13 15:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by theanswerman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
must check your system configuration. If it was running okay earlier then it may either be a virus attack or some newly installed programme might not be working properly and using a lot of system resources. Take help of someone who is knowledgeble
2006-09-13 16:13:08 · answer #5 · answered by tellme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your available physical memory (RAM) in Task Manager's Performance tab...if it's below like 35000, you need to add more. Also, check for spyware and viruses...they can cause slowdowns like you have described:
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php
Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com
Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com
2006-09-13 15:51:54 · answer #6 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have spyware on your PC.
Here a few free scans to try. I like ewido the best.
Spybots search and Destroy http://www.download.com/3000-8022-10122137.html?tag=pao
adaware se> http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.webroot.com/land/freescan.php
a-squared Free> http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_frame.asp
http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/
X -Cleaner Micro Edition scan http://www.spywareguide.com/onlinescan.php
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://www.windowsecurity.com/trojanscan/
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/activescan/com/activescan_principal.htm
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spywareguard too.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
2006-09-13 16:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean ur computer out. If u want to know how then just contact me. aim: Nunyubissness email: nunyubissness@aim.com
2006-09-13 15:57:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defrag your hard drive! That should help.
2006-09-13 15:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by iamrlk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you have a PC and not a MAC
2006-09-13 15:57:31 · answer #10 · answered by donjrjrjr2929 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋