why is my computer going so slow...how ca i fix that???help?

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why is my computer going so slow...how ca i fix that???help

Answer 1

The following steps should speed up your PC. Do all of the steps with patience:

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)
3. Run disk defragmenter.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.
6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.
Like: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1

* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)
14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.
15. Update your audio & video drivers.
16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.

Use CCleaner to get rid of unnecessary junks:
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10592746.html?tag=lst-0-1)

TweakNow Registry Cleaner:
http://www.download.com/TweakNow-RegCleaner/3000-2094_4-10262639.html

More Info from CNET:
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html

Answer 2

Computers can go slow when they have viruses on them, try installing the AVG Anti-virus and have ur complete system scanned, or you may have too much of stuff running with not enough memory add some more RAM. Install Anti- spy-ware and scan. And others like Registry clean up, Registry mechanic, Norton works and Firewall. If you install genuine software its better.

Answer 3

Check for spyware. I have my computer swept by a pro about twice a year, because even with Spy Sweeper that stuff gets on your computer and slows it down. You can have software installed like Spy Sweeper, which will help, and I know the place I go to put some kind of firewall on my computer too. It helps, but not completely. Welcome to the information age.

Answer 4

press "ctrl alt delete" ( the same time) this will bring up the Windows Task Manager there click on "processes" then click on "CPU" twice this will list all the programs that are running on your computer from the Highest usage to the Lowest. The one at the top of the list is what's slowing you down

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Try this it worked for me. Plus its fast.
1. Click the start menu
2. Click Run
3. Type in msconfig and press "ok"
4. Click on Services top right, next to start up.
5. Click on "Hide all Microsoft Services"
6. Click on "Disable all"
7. Now click on Startup (top right)
8. Disable All(Disabling all Stupid programs not needed to run windows.
9. Click Apply then close.
10. It will ask you to restart for changes to take effect. "RESTART" You will notice the differance as it boots. If no Differance. More than likely Hardware issues.

Answer 7

Spyware usually slows down a computer so run a spyware scan i recommend ad-aware, you might also try a virus scan just to be on the safe side...try AVG

Answer 8

You probably just need to run a "defrag" on you comp, it will clean up your files and put stuff in the right places so your comp can run better. Just go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter. If that doesn't help maybe you just have too much stuff on your comp and it may need more memory.

Answer 9

well, you need to give some more details in order to answer you
but talking blindly , do first what the lovely lady obove here told you
also pay attention to the usage of your hard desk and how much memory you have.
then you can delete all the temp files from your browser.
good luck

Answer 10

First thing defrag the puter , then scan for spy/add wire and then Scan for virus and i think it Will be OK if you have been dumping your cookies and your temporary inner net files daily like you should have been doing