How do i make my Hp faster?

Question

I just go a hp compaq computer over the summer, it was super fast and now it's pretty slow, what can i do to make it faster? i have bough the subscription norton anti virus and i run it as much as possible. but it doesn't help

thank you

Answer 1

Here is the link from HP.com for the steps to improve system performance with out adding memory:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=bph06569

Microsoft article on 'How to set performance options'

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308417

These two should help you....hope it works

Answer 2

I recommend go to start>run and type msconfig the click OK. Cursor over to the startup tab and decheck anything you don't need starting up. Keep stuff like Norton (or from symantec).

check out this link:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html

also download MS bootvis. It has can graph your boot times and shows you what's causing delays. But what makes it so popular is that it can optimize boot speeds by defraging everything that startsup to the begining of your disk so your hard drive don't need to spend more time then it has to.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=664

If all else fails, backup and repost another question on "How to I reformat my hard drive and reinstall Windows XP"

Answer 3

Working with a slow computer can be time consuming as programs/ applications take a long time to start. This problem is more pronounced in computers which have been used for 6 or more months. More information at http://fixit.in/slowcomputer.html

Answer 4

first clean up your computer. you can right-click on the hard drive under my computer and choose properties. then you click on disk cleanup. make sure you select everything. you might want to try defraging your pc too. once that is done, uninstall any programs you don't use anymore by going to the control panel and clicking add/remove programs. also delete your cookies, history, and temp internet files through tools and internet options on your internet explorer. if your pc is still going too slow, you might want to look into purchasing some more ram. good luck!

Answer 5

I think it's the Norton anti virus. When i install i had the same problem. Then I switched to McAffe. It's good & more faster. Try shifting to McAffe.

Answer 6

restore your computer

to restore your computer follow the following steps

start - programs - accessories - sysytem tools - system restore and follow the instructions

Answer 7

make sure u have good anti-virus. i had this creepy one which made my computer so slow so i decided to uninstall it. delete some stuff which is not necessary...

Answer 8

do a disc cleanup and turn off everything you have starting on startup start,all programs,startup and delete everything in the folder also turn off your messengers in there tools or options from starting with windows

Answer 9

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