just bought a new computer (compaq es7600) seems to be slow after only a few months i know im supposed to delete something please help on any maintanance i should be doing
2006-10-05 14:44:24 · 11 answers · asked by lastmohican1971 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
go-to system tools,do a clean up and then a defragment of you hard drive.You could also delete your browsing history,click tools on your ie page,click internet options and then delete all your history n stuff
2006-10-05 14:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by craig g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct, you need to do some computer maintenance. Follow the advice above - do a disk cleanup, defragment the hard drive, get an anti-spy program and run it. To start.
Disk cleanup: Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup.
Defragment: same place as above, choose Disk Defragmenter
Google Lavasoft AdAware, find the site, find the free AdAware Personal Edition SE. download, install , run it....
2006-10-05 21:56:42 · answer #2 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont u go to control panel internet options and delete all your cookies and tempary internet files then goto your start menu
all programes accessories and then system tools and clean disk and the repeat this and go back to system tools and the defrag the system this will help speed the pc up and u can also have more memory installed to help speed it up and maybe a faster processor like a pentium d is good and maybe get a new hard drive but try the first thing to began with hope this helps
2006-10-05 22:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by jrocks42069 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delete all cookies from your internet browser and all temporary files.
Do a scandisk and a disk defrag.
Make sure you perform virus scans at least once a week and check for spyware (spybot is a great free program) at least once a week.
Disk defrags and scandisks should be done once a week as well.
If all of this doesn't make any difference whatsoever, I would get the computer looked at. You should have at least a one year warranty on it.
Good luck!
2006-10-05 21:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by catwymn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just bought it then it's still under warranty. Don't download programs that claim to fix problems because you may void your warranty and cause yourself more problems. Get with Compaq and give them a chance to help you. You might spend a lot of time on hold but it should be worth it.
2006-10-05 21:48:23 · answer #5 · answered by nicomp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, it is only about your Browsing Speed... please check with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) = If your speed is just within the range of what you're paying for, then ask the Tech Representative to walk you through the process of Deleting all the Cache, Cookies, Temporary Files, and History... so you will have a FASTER CONNECTION SPEED.
2006-10-05 21:49:21 · answer #6 · answered by ♫♫♫ EL Dindo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't noticed if you have anti virus software or not . sometimes it happens because of the viruses in your computer . but if you have a good one and you are sure that it is not the problem try to setup a new windows . i mean delete this one and reinstall . and if it is possible format the windows hard drive . good luck !
2006-10-05 22:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by arash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some good ans. here but after you do disk clean up, defrag, and clear cache in internet explorer and it stills runs slow do a scan for virus and spyware.
2006-10-05 22:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right click on My Computer. Go the Properties. At the bottom of the General tab, see how much memory (RAM) you have. If it less that 500MB, that could be the problem.
-MM
2006-10-05 22:23:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
rather than giving u a full guide get 1 program
called system mech pro 6 from http://www.iolo.com this will find anything and remove it thats causing slowness.
it has a 30day trail, and i would advise buying it since its well worth it.
2006-10-05 21:45:40 · answer #10 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋