My computer keeps freezing on me and things like this, and yahoo questions and answers seem to be running really slow...is this because of my computer.Is it a virus what do i do to fix the problem? Thanks so much!!
2006-12-20 05:47:07 · 8 answers · asked by jess_n_flip 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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" (Programs needed to run windows)
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 difference as it boots. If no Difference. More than likely Hardware issues.
2006-12-21 06:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may just need to clean it up.
Cleaning up your Disk
Every now and then, and you can not do it to often, I run a disk cleanup and disk defrag. I run mine at least once every week. Both can be found by following the same path.
Start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup. Follow the same path and click on Disk Defrag.
Download RegScrubXP--http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2048
Safely cleans junk out of the Windows 2000/XP system registry. All changes made to the registry are fully restorable to it's original condition. You can make an exclusion list of registry entries that RegScrubXP will not display as problems. You can sift through a list of file extensions, company names, run upon startup programs, Internet Explorer history, and uninstall programs to delete what you think is junk.
This last one will help as well.
Download CleanUp---http://www.stevengould.org/software/cleanup/
Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!
Your computer should respond faster now. Happy Surfing.
2006-12-20 05:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could help you. But, it could be a lot of things. Yes, it could be a virus. Your machine may be running a lot of unnecessary processes. Your drive could be full, you really need about 10% free as a minimum for the operating system to use. First, check how much free space you have and then the processes running. Also, run a full scan using a reputable anti-virus program.
2006-12-20 05:56:15 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth Howard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do as rlh242424 recommends as your first step. Most of the time it is a cluttered computer causing the problem.
If you have DSL and leave your computer and/or DSL modem/router on for long periods of time the modem/router could be causing part of your problem. After you do what 24 suggests then turn of your computer, monitor, printer etc. and modem (in that order). Wait a couple and then turn them on in reverse order.
2006-12-20 06:04:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be a new one called Ebola virus. you may end up trashing that computer system. it even spreads to your printer. only a first-rate computer repair expert can help you and unless you have a good friend who is qualified, you will probably pay more that old funky junker that you are hanging onto. shell out some dough and got to some place like tiger direct and get a real dual core screamer. get the insurance, too.
2006-12-20 05:53:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
could be a virus try this online scan
www.housecall.trendmicro.com
could also be your pc needs a defrag
start,programs,accessories, system tools disk cleanup
than same but defrag
2006-12-20 07:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have XP, go to www.trendmicro.com They offer an free virus scan.
2006-12-20 05:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by Smelly Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a possibuilty or your explore.exe is crashing.If you want to check for spyware/adware download this http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
For viruses http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
All of em are free.
2006-12-20 05:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by Active 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋