2006-12-29 09:57:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
disk defragment and disk cleanup in accessories then system tools
2006-12-29 10:01:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
run a disk defragment and system cleanup - this should do the trick and make sure you have emptied your recycle bin - if you have not run this then you could have problems in slow running - also how many programs have you installed on it - are you running Norton Antivirus as this can make your pc run slower - mcafee does not tend to slow the system down - experience on my part knows this.
If this fails safe all your data and reformat your pc - it will be like having a brand new one - just make sure you back up your files - no retrieving after wards.
Best of luck
2006-12-29 10:08:54 · answer #2 · answered by Velvet Kitten 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run disk cleanup or install ccleaner then defrag disk drive. Disable any unneccesary programs from starting with windows such as quicktime, realplayer taskar icons or autoupdate programs.
Run an antivirus scan to check for viruses and an adware/spyware scanner.
A guide I use is http://mywebpages.comcast.net/SupportCD/OptimizeXP.html just follow through each step.
If ou really want to you could reinstall windows to clear out any junk, just make sure you have everything ou would need to set up pc again
2006-12-29 10:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Gordon B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can look for tasks using up all the processor and memory with the task manager (the window that comes up when you press CTRL-ALT-DEL). You can sort by CPU and memory on the Processes tab. Search for program ("Image") name on a search engine to find out what it is.
HP printer software often causes performance problems. If you have any installed try updating it or uninstalling it.
If all else fails, add more memory.
2006-12-29 10:34:20 · answer #4 · answered by Scary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had same problem and done all the deleting of files not needed and defragmenting but the only thing that worked was reformatting.i aint no computer whizzkid but was told by 2 people who know their stuff thats the only way to get it like new again.also be careful what you save on disc incase theirs a virus etc in that file.hope it helps you.
2006-12-29 10:16:48 · answer #5 · answered by lou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run your virus scanner
then run something like spybot that will remove spyware and malware.
you can then defragment the hard drive
thats the easier option
the other option is to copy all your files to disc or memory stick and then reformat and reinstall,
i suggest the first to at least see if it does anything
2006-12-29 11:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by Hannie S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Grummel and dazzerukuk in that order, defrag first and if that dont work, start over.
2006-12-29 10:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by Oel Pezlo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Back up your vital data and reformat your computer.
It'll be like have a new computer all over again.
2006-12-29 10:04:22 · answer #8 · answered by dazzerukuk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disk defragment and disk cleanup in accessories then system tools
2006-12-29 10:09:00 · answer #9 · answered by hotod 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the RAM of good size ie. 256MB could be fair, 510MB recommended
2006-12-29 10:21:56 · answer #10 · answered by Gogo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋