2006-10-12 10:45:42 · 7 answers · asked by peta s 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Aside from getting a faster one- make sure you're not running out of hard disk space (that will slow your system to a crawl), run complete virus and spyware scans, and maybe upgrade the RAM.
Check how much RAM you've got in Control panel/System. If its a low amount like 256mb (or god forbid 128mb) then add memory.
2006-10-12 10:55:06 · answer #1 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you say takes ages to open up, are you referring to opening the website or opening any windows for any application in your computer?
if it takes a long time for you to open up a website, it could be that your internet connection is very slow or there is traffic in the network. or you can also delete cache and cookies from your browser to open up a website faster..
but, if it takes time for your computer to open up a window for a certain application, you might need to check on the system resources of your computer. deleting unused applications or programs can help your computer process faster.
you might want to run antivirus and anti spy to make sure that there is no threat to your system that is causing the delay.
hope this helps.
good luck!! (",)
2006-10-12 17:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by bLuEδreEf▼crUisR_f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you want some more ram!ram isnt that expensive.an upgrade is what you need.also remember to go to tools>internet options>delete cookies and temporary ineternet files.
this will fasten your computer!
hope this helps.xx
p.s ebay,sells ram.and some more computer expertise sites.some computers take different types though.
2006-10-12 17:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First thing, check for spyware. Spyware will slow down your PC.
Here is a list of free scans.I would recommend running ewido first.
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/
Get free anti virus for free click here.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://avast.com
2006-10-12 17:48:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
turn off all unwanted programs that ma\y be running and do a virus scan and a defrag should help a bit
2006-10-12 17:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by FLOYD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GET DSL OR CABLE HIGH SPEED ALSO, IF YOU HAVE THAT ALL READY YOU COULD HAVE SPYWARE CHECK
FOR IT , CHECK YOUR SETTINGS IN INTERNET OPTIONS !!
2006-10-12 17:47:44 · answer #6 · answered by SWM 38 _4_ YOUNG GF 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defrag it?
2006-10-12 17:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by Wendy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋