2006-09-29 07:54:42 · 10 answers · asked by mubin_blue 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
clean it up, delete all the crap you don't use and clear the history
2006-09-29 07:56:20 · answer #1 · answered by ann.natalie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh! The ever-ongoing question...
What do you mean by faster? Have you had this computer for a while and are just getting used to the faster systems out there, or are you just getting used to the speed of yours and think it's getting slower, or is it that you just want to upgrade? There are many answers, but there are a lot of specifics. If you don't want to spend any money, or are looking for something to help with the system you have, try Disk Cleanup (Start Menu-Mycomputer--- then right click on which drive you want to cleanup-- and click the "Disk Cleanup" button) --> When you do Disk Cleanup, it will do a search, and list some items in a small window -- Most of the time, the common issues are going to be the "Temporary Internet Files", "Temporary Files", and "Compress old Files". Make sure there is a checkmark in each of these boxes (normally is by default) and click on the "OK" button<-- ...and Disk Defragmentation (Start Menu--All Programs--Accessories--System Tools--Disk Defragmenter) These two options will not only rid your PC of unused and unnecessary files but rearrange the files that are kept, in a nice neat file system where the computer can access them at the fastest rate possible. These are two of the most basic options for "speeding up:" your computer. There are other options such as upgrading or different Hardware, but if you are talking about building a fast PC, that is another question entirely.
Hope the info helped, and was on the correct topic you were thinking... if not, write again, and I would be happy to answer that specific question!
2006-09-29 08:16:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lonny T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy More RAM, and clean your computer.
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2006-09-29 07:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by Adam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have any config above p3, 1.5 gig, 256MB RAM, its already fast and you dont need a computer faster than that. Follow the instructions provided buy the dude above. But if you are working on a p1 or a p2 please throw that out your window coz that is as fast it can go.
2006-09-29 07:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by mapleleafydude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things that slow your system down!
1. Computers basically have two types of memory. Ram and Rom. Lets start with Rom. Read Only Memory is a storage place where files, programs, music, pictures, etc are stored. An example of Rom is your hard drive. Your hard drive is a storage system not unlike your basic cassette player. Next comes Ram or Random Access Memory. This area of memory is where your files and programs are moved to when you use them. You give the computer a command to play a game or maybe to listen to music or perhaps even do your math for you. You click an icon or program and the processor or brain finds that data on the hard drive or cd and loads it into ram. Ram is the place where most all of your programs and files run when you are using them. The processor then controls the ram and runs the software you have chosen. Now lets say you have 100 megabytes of ram in your system. You decide to edit some photos and you start your photo program which takes 40 megabytes of ram plus 5 megabytes to load the picture you edit. You now have 65 megabytes of unused ram. You decide to fire up your media player and play a selection of songs. The media player decides it needs 40 megabytes for the player operation itself plus another 20 megabytes for the stored album you want to play. We now have a total of 5 megabytes of unused ram. You decide to fire up Weather bug or google earth or some other software and its asking for another 20 megabytes of ram. You are now choking the death out of your rescources and what do you think the system will do? Any number of things can happen including simple system shutdown. Most users seem to think that they need everything but the kitchen sink running when they start their system and then scratch their bum and wonder why their system is running so slow. A few examples of software that loads on startup would be winzip, your audio mixer, music download programs, etc! You DO NOT need this crap running! Weatherbug for instance eats up about 20 megabytes of ram just sitting there not being used! Winzip takes another 5, Close down applications you arent using!
2. Viruses, adware, trojans, malware, and hijackers! NOTHING ON THE NET IS FREE! It all comes at a cost to the user! PORN SITES, GAMBLING SITES, FREE MUSIC DOWNLOAD SITES, FREE GAMING SITES, PEER TO PEER file sharing sites, etc are FILLED with this crap! Some of it simply redirects your search to a page they make money off of or hijacks your homepage, some of it constantly monitors what you are shopping for, have you ever wondered how uncanny it is that you browsed the net for a new digital camera and the next day you were spammed to death with camera ads in e mail or have started receiving digital cam popups? Some of it simply is full of malwar and viruses that will destroy data and in severe cases wipe out your hardrive!
3. I have heard everybody and their brother claim that their system is free and clean of adware. Adware removal tools are good to have but there isnt any one that will detect all adware! I dont care if its free or cost you a hundred dollars! Think about it. Adware is being produced daily. It takes the average adware removal company 2 months to even realize that there is a new piece of adware. Now they have to develop a tool to remove it! Theres another month! How much hidden crap is really in your sytem?
4. One of the biggest problems is anti virus software. It keeps your system safe alright but in the process it slows you down sometimes even worse than the original problem did! If you use your system wisely, you dont need to run your antivirus software all the time!
Bottom line....the best system protection comes from the users own intelligence! If you browse the net wisely and follow the simple ideas above you will find your system runs far better! Dont get me wrong....do use your adware removal tools.....keep them updated and when they tell you something is trying to enter your system DONT IGNORE IT! Dont waste money on adware removal tools either! The best is still free! Spybot, Spyware Blaster, Adaware, etc are all excellent choices!
2006-09-29 08:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of spyware and ads. Download and run free programs Ad-Aware and Spybot Search & Destroy.
2006-09-29 08:52:20 · answer #6 · answered by boblindy@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean ur system nicely means go c: drive where u installed OS thn go to windows folder ,go to prefetch folder in that select all and delete......
delete all temp files.....in ur syatem
go to control panel ,go to performance and maintenance,go to system,in system go to advance option,go to performance settings,again advence option in that,virtual memory size,in that click on drive C: ,custom size inc that to 3000 for initial and 4000 for max.if ur havin normaal use if pc r inc according to ur requirement...........u can inc..in other drives also...
u will feel the difference..
one more if ur not satisfied but a ram chip....
thanks.
2006-09-29 08:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of your temporary internet files and delete programs you don't need or use.
2006-09-29 08:17:34 · answer #8 · answered by Justin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Add RAM
2. Upgrade your CPU (processor)
2006-09-29 11:20:58 · answer #9 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can add ram
2006-09-29 08:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by muthafaka8o8 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋