How do I clean up by computer to make it run faster?

Question

I type an entire sentence befor I see it when I am using my yahoo mail. When I look in my "add or remove programs" I see about 20 updates for Windows XP could this be part of the problem there are a couple updates per month... Other with what?

Thats- otherwise what?

Answer 1

- Are you using a complex screensaver - it runs in the background and eats memory.
- 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.

Answer 2

No, it's not the updates. The best thing for you to do is to go to start, then run then type in msconfig and hit enter. This will take you to the system configuration menu. on the main screen, check the selective startup circle, then uncheck the load startup items box. Hit OK and restart your computer when it asks you to. This will stop things from automatically loading into your computer's memory when you start up the computer. This is the biggest killer of computer power. This should be all you need to do.

Answer 3

DO NOT DELETE XP HOTFIXES! Ok, now here is what you can do to make your pc run faster.

Run this program called ccleaner, it's a great program that deletes invalid registry values, and cleans up wasted space on your hard drive, and ITS FREE!!!

BTW, it's a top download on cnet.com
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1

Ok, now you should run a system defragment
Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Defragment

Now when you have done that, download "Free Registry Defrag" from iExpert, I use this program on all of my Pc's, and it's also free.
This will defragment the holes in your registry to speed up the bootup process.
http://www.download.com/Free-Registry-Defrag/3000-2094_4-10589188.html?tag=lst-0-2

Try these steps, and see if that helps you out!

Answer 4

Yes, it'll. I suggest Advanced WindowsCare Personal V2 - that is quality for cleansing up your PC. Also, uninstall unused techniques, do a defrag, run disk cleanup, use CCleaner, and so forth.

Answer 5

Windows XP should have something under system tools.

1. Disc Cleaner
2. Defrag

Should run MUCH better.

Answer 6

Go to control panel. Then go to performance and maintenance.
Then click on the button that says "free up space on your hard disk".
It should run disk cleanup.