I thought maybe it was my connection speed because I only had 56k. I just recently upgraded to cable but i'm still having the same problem. Now that im constantly connected to the internet my computer slows down and all programs take a while to start and when they finally come up they lag including games. My internet runs perfectly.
2006-11-29 07:49:09 · 7 answers · asked by that_guy_laughing 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
do you have enough system Memory to go around?
As in, what Operaing system do you have, and what amount of RAM do you have
If you have Windows XP, and only have 256 MB of system RAM, yeah youre going to lag
Have you tried a disk cleanup?
Start --> Programs -- Acessories --> System Tools --> Disk Cleanup
That will delete your temp files, maybe you just have too much of that. Perhpas you have too many programs running at once or loading on startup.
But let us know what O.S. you have and how much system RAM you have
2006-11-29 07:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer may not have enought memory to contract when an internet page is open. You can buy a big memeory for oyur computer at the Local Computer Stores. Your computer also may have a virus. You should scan your computer for a virus. Be very careful when doing so because so virus scanners are in fact harmful rather than helpful.
2006-11-29 07:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by blaqqueen042592 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer can be looking for updates on things like your anti-virus and windows updates. That will cause a slow down on your system. There may be other programs with "call home" routines whether they are legitimate or spyware.
2006-11-29 07:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by sim_maroon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some possible things are......
-computer virus
-weak/low internet connection
-adware (from programs you have installed, etc.)
-spyware (from certain internet sites that have your personal info)
-counterfeit software
-need of new drive
i'm not an expert but those are a few possible reasons
2006-11-29 07:54:41 · answer #4 · answered by kristen♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run a spy checker program, you might have a few spyware programs running. Also, change you network setting for cable to run faster.
2006-11-29 08:36:49 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be asking your computer to perform things it's not able to...how's your processor? games take a lot of memory,how much ram do you have?
2006-11-29 07:53:42 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also, try disk defragmenter...start, all programs, accessories, system tools and then disk defragmenter......it really helps alot in making your computer faster.
2006-11-29 07:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by h2_117 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋