My computer is mighty mighty slow, how can i increase its speed without purchasing more memory for it?

Question

its a dell laptop inspiron 1100

Answer 1

1. Run "disk clean up" tool.
2. Defragment ur hard drive/s.
3. Disable unwanted/unnecessary start up items by running "msconfig.exe"and checking out all items u know are not useful at/after booting up.
4. Scan periodically for trojans/spyware;they are the biggest culprits.
If nos.1 to 4 do not work,get a new hard disk.Serious.

Answer 2

Free Up Disk Space
Speed Up Access to Data
Detect and Repair Disk Errors
Protect Your Computer Against Spyware

See the link below from Microsoft for more details on this

Answer 3

If your hard drive is full, dump the junk you don't use. Keep the bare minimum amount of stuff on there you need and use often. Also,...clean the cache! A lot of people don't know you are supposed to do this! A full cache can slow down your computer too. Run the disk defragmenter after you clean off the hard drive, that will help, and clear up unused and broken files.

These are just simple and free things you can do that might help speed things up.

Answer 4

First just run Disk Defragmenter and click on Analyze.

Hit ctrl alt delete and look at the performance tab If your PF (Page File) is high and the line is not straight you need more ram.

Go to msconfig and services and turn off things you do not need. look at how many things you have running(Processes) in the task manager.

Look down by your clock are there a lot of things there???

If your computer has 512 or 1gb you should be fine with Windows XP

Answer 5

Before getting your hands in your pockets, do a thorough cleanup of your system by cleaning your cache, deleting Internet temp files, cookies and history, then do a check disk and a defrag. Restart your computer and see how it behaves. If this is not the answer, depending upon the age of your PC, start looking into your pockets to see if it would be better to upgrade the old PC or buy a new one.

Answer 6

Hia, in the beginning do no longer issue and quiet down !! extraordinary, now and lower back the outcomes of crashing are led to by utilising one million) Too many courses working at as quickly as or you clicking something consistently with velocity. 2) you have an infectious software on your workstation e.g Limewire is easily-customary for viruses and notwithstanding i take advantage of it myself I genuinely have been informed that MSN messenger eats up your workstation 3) you have a virulent disease on your workstation so in case you have completed or have any of subject factors then I advise you uninstall this methodology or take it to a restoration shop.

Answer 7

PC can be slow for number of reasons.
1. removing junk files and bad system registry values- use ccleaner(ccleaner.com) . Use this tool whenever you like. This will free up space and make pc faster.
2. Defrag system once a week.
3. Use adaware se and spybolt antispyware to keep system clean. adwares slow down pc.
4. Use alternate softwares that are low on system resources. Explained below:

Try to remove unwanted programs and use programs that are low on resources. For example, instead of adobe acrobat reader, use foxit reader. Instead of adobe acrobat writer use cute pdf printer(small program that make pdf). Instead of symantec antovirus, use avg antivirus free. Instead of photoshop use gimp or photofiltre. In stead of norton/mcafee internet security, use zone alarm free firewall.

Another option you might try : delete all except last system restore point.
start menu>program>accessories>system tools>disk cleanup>click more tab. choose option to clear system restore point. it will keep last restore point and delete all others.

Answer 8

Do what the other people here are saying. And you can also get an Accelerator for your computer to make it go faster. You can get a free trail Accelerator called speed gear 5.00 at this address.
http://www.softcows.com And it will make your computer go faster. And it will even make some game`s go faster.

I hope this can help you.

Answer 9

Go in and delete a bunch of stuff you don't need.Go into tools at the top of your page Internet options and delete your cookies and history Go into your recycle bin and delete also.

Go into where it says my computer and delete things . Make sure before you do this you write down all your pass words and web sites. all those little cards people send you delete them they take up space.

Answer 10

go to Sysinternals.com
Go to Processes and Threads
Download/Install and RUN AUTORUNS 8.5.3.exe

Check the processes that are loading on STARTUP or LOGIN

Uncheck the things that you don't need like all of the toolbars and scanner software or whatever.
these should free up some RAM