does anyone know how to fix a slow computer?

Question

because my computer is so slow i mean really slow it takes us like half an hour just to find the website that we want and it freezes a lot can anyone recommend me a new computer like cox or any other type thanks i apreciate your help

Answer 1

you have to defragment it,maybe you have so much files and actives desktop items +if you have a back ground image,that slow downs your computer,you need to clean it,to make more space available,you should run a scan for virus ,that's probably the reason it freezes,go to the all programs,click accessories,there you have disk defragmenter,click it and follow the instructions

Answer 2

You can download ccleaner for free here: http://bit.ly/1Bk5V5C

First open CCleaner
Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.
To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:
Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.
Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.
afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.
The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.
If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)
The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).
Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.
Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

What type of computer do you have right now?
thats a start.
what windows version do you have?

If its something like windows 98, then right off the bat it would be better to just get a new computer. Thats not just because its windows 98, but any computer from that time frame was limited with the type of RAM they used, processor range for that time frame, and upgradability.
If you bought the computer with Windows XP, then there are some things you can do to upgrade the memory, and you actually might be able to salvage that computer with a minimal investment and it could save you a few hundred bucks

Just post what model computer you have, and the sort of things you do with it, AND/OR would like to do with it

then we go from there

Answer 4

It could be a number of things that are making your computer slow, RAM, processor, running apps.
It sounds like your computer is an oldie.

When buying a new pc, you should think about what you will be dong with it, what Applications that you want too run on it, do you have have any USB devices that you need to connect.
Do you need mobile computing.
wilkl it take part in a LAN

Answer 5

right click "my computer" click "properties". Click the "Advanced tab" then click "Settings" on the "Performance" area. under the "Visual Effects" tab click "Adjust for best performance", then scroll down to the bottom, check the bottom 3 boxes and the two boxes "Show translucent selection rectangle" and the one under it. Click "Apply" then "OK". Your computer should be noticably faster immediately.

Answer 6

could be several factors to blame
low memory perhaps?
not set to best performance
or some other issues

how old is the computer?

Answer 7

http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ just go here and follow if your computer runs slow

Answer 8

buy a new one

Answer 9

yea, get a new computer....