are there any computer genious's out there? HELP!!! and I mean please help. my computer keeps freezing and when I am online my aol is always freezing and when I open task menu it just says not respnding and after a while it will say running but it does this over and over and it is not worth even getting online because it is such a hassle can anyone out there suggest anything to help.... I have cleaned my disk space, ran a virus program and a spyware program to see if that would help and it still keeps freezing. So maybe someone can recommend a website or can tell me something else I could do to fix this problem and also my PC is really slow what can I do to speed it up? it is a precerio with celeron prossecor and it is running really slow.... PLEASE help me out.
Thanks in advance.
2006-12-02 14:34:23 · 11 answers · asked by angel b 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I have defraged and how do I clean the cookies and when I get on msconfig what do I leave checked off for start up when I reboot?
2006-12-02 14:59:36 · update #1
Chances are you have too many programs running that start with Windows that you are not actively using. Any more then 30 or so processes running in task mgr will be a lot for a Celeron processor unless you have at least 512 MB of RAM memory.
Try lowering the number of start-up programs either by going to the program itself or using msconfig.
Or buy some more RAM. RAM is dirt cheap these days.
Good luck.
2006-12-02 14:45:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem here lies in your browser; AOL. Most or all novice AOL users believe they must use the AOL browser to surf the net, well that's far from the truth. Once you've established a connection to the Internet (ie, high speed cable, broadband, ISP, dial up etc) use a different browser. Best out there are Opera or Firefox. ( www.opera.com www.mozilla.org). Alas, now that you're infected thanks to AOL, format your hard drive, install your O/S and chock this episode as a learning experience.
2006-12-02 22:49:25 · answer #2 · answered by sillyjoe3d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is often caused by a out-of-date printer driver or video adapter driver, or an incorrect one. Try reinstalling them and be sure they are for your exact hardware. You also might want to go to the hardware Web sites first and download the latest drivers for your printer and video adapter, or get a friend to do it for you onto a jump drive if you can't get online at all.
Good luck!
2006-12-02 22:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go to PC Pitstop you can run tests on your computer and it will tell you what you need to do to get it running better. I love it because it also shows you the spyware that needs to be removed. Good luck!
2006-12-02 23:35:01 · answer #4 · answered by hplover1430 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*carrys your computer into the hospital* I am sorry.. your computer is Dying Because AOL gives viruses I am sorry shut down your computer and call up and cancel AOL. Then go get it fixed theres nothing you can do your computers gonna die so You might need to buy a new one. *tear drop* poor computer
2006-12-02 22:41:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.
Some RAM/ hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
2006-12-02 23:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here: http://www.pcpitstop.com/
Click on the yellow key and test anonymously. The test is free and should give you an idea of what is wrong. It is safe. I use it all the time.
2006-12-02 22:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
things to try:
Disk defragmenter
Check all the tasks running in the task bar at the bottom right (close any unnecessary 1s)
2006-12-02 22:39:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to your control panel and remove what ever programs you dont need or use...if that dont work maybe its time for a new computer?
2006-12-02 22:39:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you running hi-speed or dial-up internet connection?
2006-12-02 22:38:18 · answer #10 · answered by Lee W 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋