ok well i have ad-aware SE and it tells me that i have somewhere around 58 processes and many modules running in the background. i reduced my startup programs to my antivirus and web accelerator, but my computer is still running a little slow. i as just wondering really, how do i reduce the modules and processes so it runs a little faster and if anyone knows any other ways to speed up my computer plz tell me.
thnx,
forest
2006-12-12 06:59:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
already did the msconfig. and scanned most everything. i have all 4 of those programs and i scanned with each. short and long.
2006-12-12 07:05:03 · update #1
memory has nothing to do with it
2006-12-12 07:05:52 · update #2
i use FIREFOX. internet explorer is a outdated, netscape ripped off idea, piece of crap.
2006-12-12 07:10:26 · update #3
i have plenty of ram. and im upgrading it to a gig within the next 2 weeks. its a christmas present :D
2006-12-12 07:13:26 · update #4
- Are you using a complex screensaver - it runs in the background and eats memory. I had fun with mine, then changed it to blank.
- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
-cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
-cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
-then cl Remove.
-This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.
-Are you in a large file? If so, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.
1.Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag
2.Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.
3.From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart
3.click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup
4.click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)
All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
-Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.
2006-12-12 07:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try scanning for spyware, those might be some of your processes:
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
http://www.merijn.org/programs.php
Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com
Not sure if you did this or not, but go to Start-->Run and type msconfig and then click OK. Go to the Startup tab and uncheck anything you don't need.
2006-12-12 07:03:46 · answer #2 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of many way to increase speed outside of the basic maintenance processes. Is to get rid of unused and unneeded system processes. Far to many to list here but as a start look at indexing.. unless you search for files on your drive EVERY DAY then you don’t need it and it uses a lot of system resource.. tips on how to disable that are here.
http://www.tweakxp.com/article36980.aspx
the same site if browsed can give you many more tips..
be careful though if you misapply some of these you will create some problems for yourself so I suggest you keep a notepad handy and log any changes you make so you can reverse them if necessary .
here is a list of usefull tweeks...(you wont need all of them pick wisely)
http://www.tweakxp.com/performance_tweaks.aspx
2006-12-12 08:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it gained't, as an social gathering... once you've a quickly internet connection and a G prompt router, you receives the speed what you pay for in good situations which include climate, yet you should might want to be closer... yet in case you get a N+ router, that will strengthen the range in which you ought to be correct. it frequently says on the router container on the range features.
2016-11-30 12:00:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the average amout of processes is about 40-50ish
it also depends on how many programs, are starting up on the bottom right hand corner.
main programs u should have on the bottom right is anti virus, firewall and connection to the internet.
2006-12-12 07:08:25 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried adding memory?
2006-12-12 07:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by trishay79 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ram can have something to do with it if you don't have enough
2006-12-12 07:11:15 · answer #7 · answered by Joey R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋