My computer doesn't run as fast as a computer with same hardware. What can I do to make it run faster?
System: 128 MB RAM; 32 MB video card; 19GB HDD (2 drives: one with 13GB and 3.5 free space and one with 6.5GB and 2.5 free space); 1400Mhz processor. Operating system: Windows XP Home, service pack 2.
That's about it. uhh... one more thing... PLEASE ANSWER!!! :)
2006-09-29 07:31:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have AVG free edition anti-virus with McAfee firewall. I didn't find any trojan or virus so that's not the problem...
2006-09-29 07:33:10 · update #1
Add more RAM. A Windows XP computer should have at least 512 MB and 1 GB is recommended. You can also upgrade to a display card with a fast processor and 128 MB of display RAM.
You should also de-fragment your hard drive and consider upgrading to a larger hard drive (at least 100 GB) with at least an 8 MB buffer. A hard drive with a 16 MB buffer is better still.
Finally, go to Start > Run... and type in "msconfig". Click on the "Startup" tab all the way on the right and uncheck anything that you obviously know you do not need. For example, if you see something that says "AOL fast loader" and you do not use AOL, uncheck that box. Only uncheck a box if you are sure you don't need that function. Click the "Apply" box and re-boot your computer. You will probably get an alert box when you re-boot saying that changes have been made, blah, blah. Just close it and ignore it.
Your computer probably loads a bunch of things that you never need. All those tiny icons on the lower right are things that are running on your computer and slowing it down. If you don't know what some of them are and never use them, do the "msconfig" thing until you figure out a way to delete them.
But the first thing is to add a lot more RAM.
2006-09-29 07:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by pvreditor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need to go in there and clean the adware/spyware. Go to this website:
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html
this is a free spyware/adware "search and destroy". Follow the directions. Your computer will be running better in no time!
2006-09-29 07:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I generally go to tools, Intenet options, and then clean up the cookies and temp internet folder. Good luck
2006-09-29 07:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by way_2_short84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add more RAM!! You want at least 512MB...you will notice a HUGE improvement! You might also want to get a bigger/faster hard drive.
2006-09-29 07:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down load( Mozilla Firefox )as your internet provider,not explorer this I guarantee to you, will make your computer perform faster.
2006-09-29 07:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defrag the hard drive and upgrade your memory to at least 512
2006-09-29 07:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by andre w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try adding more memory, that will help in some way. Having more than 500mb will help alot.
2006-09-29 07:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ack, WinXP with 128MB Ram. :( That sucks.
You can scan for spyware, viruses, scandisk and defrag.
2006-09-29 07:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by Laquishacashaunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put better foot and sneaker on it....lol jj no idea
2006-09-29 07:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by bobsdidi 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋