my computer is running SOOOOOOO slow!!! please help me!?

Question

my pc is sooo slow! I have tried running the defrag program twice, I run 3 different spyware programs, and a virus program.

I have deleted all unwanted programs, and it STILL is slow!

I have the fastest internet available in my area, I think its like 7.something, I dont know
all I know is its driving me CRAZY!!!!!

is there something else i could try?

also, I am using McAfee, I hate it, am thinking of using Norton, is it good? or is there a better one?

please help!
oh and web sites for the anti virus would be great!

I am using the ad aware, spybot search and destroy, and spysweeper by msn.

and I have windows xp, my pc is less than a year old!

if Macafee is not detectin a potential virus, what do i use to detect it?

Answer 1

if ur computer is slow check for RAM and how much free space u got on ur C drive. Mcafee is better and more efficient than Norton...

Answer 2

Ensure that all temp files are deleted.Then delete all Internet Temp. files.Remove unwanted software by using add/remove progrms.
Scan the PC with a standard antivirus. If you need one, please visit the following site and select a suitable free antivirus.
http://tinyurl.com/ymctqq
You can visit the following site , if you want a more effective antivirus . You have to pay for it!
http://tinyurl.com/ykzjyp
You also try to select and install a suitable anti spy ware from the following link to protect the Pc against spyware attacks.
http://tinyurl.com/ygvyzh
Then carryout disc cleanup and (These can be done in many ways including disc clean up option) then defrg the PC.
You will see that the speed of the PC would have increased after all these operations.

Answer 3

If your operating system is as old as windows 98 then you might need a new O/S. You could need a bigger or additional RAM card. You may have a virus that is yet to be detected. The unwanted programs you have deleted may have left parts of that program which need to be deleted manually. If you are new to computers then you could need a technician to sort the problem out.

Answer 4

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 5

You got way to much security on your computer . Its like having so many locks on your doors and windows if theres a fire u can't get out. Uninstall all of your spyware/virus programs go to Microsoft.com and download Windows live one care

Answer 6

Google.

Ad-Aware Personal 6
Spybot Search and Destroy
Avast! Antivirus

And download and use them all.