Computer running slow?

Question

My computer runs really slow even when I'm not on line what can I do?

Answer 1

Clear your temporary internet files
Defrag your computer
Check for a virus

Answer 2

- Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by wallpaper and a screensaver full of graphics. They run in the background and eats memory.
- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
-cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
-cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
-then cl Remove.
-This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.
-Are you in a large file? If so, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

1.Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2.Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3.From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3.click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4.click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
-Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.

Answer 3

I would delete un-used files and maybe buy some more memory for your computer. but usually all your document etc. just stay on your computer and when you get rid of a lot of stuff it can go a lot faster. also delete songs on your music player that you don't like or listen too. That could run your computer slow. also make sure you don't have too many things open at the same time. runs out of RAM or something or another.

Answer 4

Have you scanned for Spyware? If not download, update and scan with Spybot and Adaware. How long since you ran a diskcleanup? Is your drive free from fragmentation? This disease can slow things down. Keep a check on frag levels and also on the free space.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

Reboot ...chances are you have viruses or spyware or its just too old. REbooting will erase EVERYTHING and install a fresh windows on your computer. You can reboot using a windows xp cd or linux or w/e you have. MAke sure u know your drivers though and your hardware, or else you wont be hearing sound out of your speakers after rebooting.

Answer 7

clean it out

add-aware personal
spybot search and destory
avg anti-spyware
antispyware blocker
spyware doctor
a-squared
xoftspy

you download them . then you run 1 at a time to scan ur pc . use deep scan with them all .when found spyware or addware .malware .trojan in da scan . just hit on delete.also have registry machanic . that will clean up ur pc registry you want to use a good anitivurs .. Kaspersky .antivirus is verry good .when you have scan ur pc .and remove da malware . then start pc in safemode and scan da pc again as in safe mode it will do a even more deep scan for spyware or malware or trojans you will not need to format da pc at all you can remove any spyware or trojan malware in da way i told you how to it is easy

Answer 8

first how bigs your hard drive /// memory how much /// how many programs do you have running in the back round//// do you clean your cookies out /// do you run spyware///// adaware programs to clean your pc out of advertising that you don't know about spyware and adaware programs are free TRY THEM FIRST before anything.

Answer 9

get DSL
it cost 15.99
it fast online

Answer 10

buy a new one.