it was already fast. just for computing. not about running fast internet connection or anything. it has windows xp. 512 memory. fast processor forgot exactly which. 3 4 or whatever was good last year anyway it was working fine. i think a virus got it? i tried a restore, didnt help. tried the defragment. didnt work. changed some settings for best performance. i know about computers. i can open up computers and know what everything is but never came across this problem before. im not sure if adding more memory could fix the problem unless the memory it has is somehow no good? do i need to change out the processor maybe with a new one? it takes maybe 15 minutes to start up now, and before it decided to become slow, it was already up and running after i pushed the on button. anyone know? fast computer went slow. verrrry slow. thanks
2006-12-29 11:58:12 · 22 answers · asked by philosopher 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
you might have some sort of spyware or a virus. try running anti-spyware programs and im sure you will find a lotta stuff. What I would do is back everything on a dvd or a ext hard drive and format the computer, that would save you a lot of time.
2006-12-29 12:01:25 · answer #1 · answered by adroit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First, run "msconfig" and click on "start up" then unchecked everything that is not really necessary (keep the firewall and anti-virus software-off course!) Restart the computer and notice if it starts up any faster.
If your computer still has a memory slot available and can accept more memory, then 1GB definitely help.
Remember do not let any program other than firewall and anti-virus runs in the background, because it will use system memory and processor power, therefore slowing down the computer.
Kaspersky anti-virus is the best. You can go to Kaspersky.com to down load a trail version good for 30 days (or you can use their on-line scanner) For a firewall, Zone Arlam is wonderful.
2006-12-29 12:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by lloyd w 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How full is your hard drive (HDD)? Things start messing up when your HDD gets too full. My former computer used to do the same thing, and it turns out that the processor was dying, it had a nice solid 3 years of constant running and I had never cleaned out the processor's heat sink, so it was filled with junk and running at upwards of 90 degrees Celsius under modest loads. I suggest downloading Speedfan, it's a small program but it will tell you your computer's various temperatures, most importantly your processor's. If it's old and it's had a lot of use, it's possible that the processor could be starting to go, or even your HDD or another component, it's too hard to say. But check the temperatures out first, just to be safe.
2016-03-29 00:16:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could talk to a tech right now at http://www.geeksquad.com and click on contact us then on chat
You can also do the same at http://www.hp-at-home.com
You could add more memory (It may help)
Go to http://www.filehippo.com and there is alot of things that can help speed up your computer. They have free anti-virus programs and spy/adware too.
Go to Start>Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs and delete the ones you are not needing or wanting.
Go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Defragment and Disc Clean-up
Go to the top of this screen>Tools>Internet Options>Delete cookies, files and history
Maybe you should just buy a new computer or take your computer to a PC shop.
Hope you get it fixed cause i know how aggravating it is to have a computer to be messed up.
2006-12-29 12:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-30 09:44:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you try checking if there's some SpyWare on it?? Sometimes that can slow down a computer. I took my computer in for repair once and that's what caused all of my problems. I used a combination of Anti-Virus software and Ad-Aware. I also use PC Optimize from pcpitstop.com, they have a program which checks what could be slowing down your program and lets you know how to fix it.
2006-12-29 12:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by Kau'i 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a virus or have a lot of applications running at the same time....if there is a lot of icons on the bottom right side of your computer then I would get rid of them so they are not running in the background....just click start then run and type msconfig then go to the startup tab and check all the programs you recognize. then restart your computer. IUf this doesnt help then I would try reformatting your hardrive.
2006-12-29 12:02:40 · answer #7 · answered by the PimP cHiMp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Add more memory, and if this dosen't work download something like AVG Free Editon and scan for viruses and spyware. Also, try removing some startup entires to speed up the computer during starting.
2006-12-29 12:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by bluebell_green 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without beinbg able to inspect it, I would suspect either malware or a hardware problem.
Check to be sure all the fans are spinning at full speed.
Make sure none of the BIOS settings were changed.
Run your Antivirus and Antispyware scans in Safe Mode.
Many times the scans are ineffective in normal mode.
2006-12-29 12:02:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
all these answers not one mentions a service at startup..
start menu - run, type 'msconfig' look at the startup tab - you may recognize some - use a search engine to figure out the rest.
uncheck what is not needed then run a program that will clean up dead ends in the registry - I have been using Registry Mechanic with excellent results.
2006-12-29 12:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋