What to do with a really old computer?

Question

Its really old like a 98, so it's basically obsolete. But it got me through high school and stuff. But I also have dial up with it so it goes really slow. I mean really slow what could I get to make it run faster. Or what type of internet connections could I get to make it run faster.

Answer 1

You can try and get SOME money off of it in a pawn shop.

Answer 2

Your question is not very clear but I will try to answer it by questioning : Do you want to keep this computer? if yes then Follow Steps 1 to 4 else go to step 5:

Steps:
1.Is its processor slow : if yes then upgrade the processor.
2.Is its ram slow : if yes then upgrade the ram
3. Does its operating system slowing up: then try using system utilities like Registry cleaner or Try TuneUp PC or even Built in ScanDisk or Defragmentation.
4. Does it have Spyware: if so then try Cleaning up with Spybot or other spyware software.

5. If you want to keep this computer you can use it as a personal web server but then u have to get a high speed broadband line. You can use this comuter as a host where you can host your own website.

Thanks

Answer 3

A clean computer is key to a faster computer. Run the 3 scans below.

Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from Trendmicro. When I have tested it it takes some time to run it but it may be time well spent if it can fix any problems.

Download and run http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.

Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php

Now lets clean up your registry.

CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) is a system-optimization tool. It removes unused and temporary files from your system, allowing it to run faster and more efficiently, and giving you more hard-disk space. The application cleans traces left by Windows, Internet Explorer, and third-party applications. Version 1.33.382 includes more cleaning supports for a variety of new third-party applications.

http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html

Download CleanUp---http://www.stevengould.org/software/clea...

Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!

Now lets clean up your disk. Do a Disk Cleanup and Disk Defrag. You can find both of them by following the path below.Start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup. Let it do its thing. You can check every box that has something to delete.

Now follow the same path and do a Disk Defrag. Again just let it do its thing.

Now lets tweak your connection. There are many programs out there to do this. I will give you 2 of them.The first one is TCP Optimizer.

Description: The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There is no installation required, just download and run.

http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php...

You can get support for the best way to set it up right from their forum http://forums.speedguide.net/

The second one is Cablenut.

Windows XP tested and approved

CableNut is a tool for optimizing your Internet Connection. We have provided a way to tweak any option you may want to in the adjuster. You can load "CableNut Custom Setting" files that are included with the program to tweak your Internet connection.

http://www.cablenut.com/

Again support is available right from their forum.http://www.broadbandnuts.com/index.php?p...

Answer 4

Cable modem connection (DSL often requires software that probably won't even install to that old of a computer). Add some RAM (memory) ... its real cheap these days. You'll need a network card (ethernet) if you don't already have one (for the cable modem). I would not recommend a USB connection (sometimes an option with high-speed Internet modems) in your case due to the age of your system.

Answer 5

Working with a slow computer can be time consuming as programs/ applications take a long time to start. This problem is more pronounced in computers which have been used for 6 or more months. More information at http://fixit.in/slowcomputer.html

Answer 6

faster processor, more memory, faster hard drive. put an ethernet card in it for dsl. ive hooked up a few old computers with windows xp and they seem to fun pretty fast for people that wont b doing much on them.

Answer 7

Donate it to the museum :) nah just kiddin... If you can't afford to buy a new pc, you can still use it for typing/printing purposes and surfing the net. I can still make money out of it as long as it works perfectly...

Answer 8

Cox Communications
and try to get a newer laptop of computer

Answer 9

umm... clean of all the junk like games, DEFREAGMENT IT!!! It works wonders! to defragment it press my computer press on the thing ur using, left click it and clivk properties the go to tools the press defragment and the again on the other pop up.

Answer 10

Install Linux on it.
Upgrade ram.
install ethernet card and connect to your LAN.