My computer is veryyy slow. my mom says i have a virus in it, and I need help!! is there any ways i can fix it?? i can start it up, and then i have to wait for sooo long!! please help me!
2007-01-21 05:07:15 · 4 answers · asked by ck 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
There are a number of reasons that can cause this problem.
1. Too many programs have been installed.
Solution: Go to start>control Panel>add or remove programs
Here just remove unwanted or unused programs
2. Virus/spyware
Solution>download a anti-virus/spyware program if you do not already have one. Run a scan and delete what it detects.
3. Extra files
Solution: Check your my documents folder to see if there are any extra files that are unused.delete them and delete again from the recycle bin.
4. Old computer
Solution: If you have a old computer then it just may be slow. There is no solution to that unless you buy a new computer.
Hope this helps!
2007-01-21 05:59:39 · answer #1 · answered by A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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 CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
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.
Download RegScrubXP--http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d...
Safely cleans junk out of the Windows 2000/XP system registry. All changes made to the registry are fully restorable to it's original condition. You can make an exclusion list of registry entries that RegScrubXP will not display as problems. You can sift through a list of file extensions, company names, run upon startup programs, Internet Explorer history, and uninstall programs to delete what you think is junk.
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...
All programs are FREE!
After applying the suggestions above you will have a clean and faster computer. Enjoy.
2007-01-21 06:00:21 · answer #2 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common reason for slow computers is spyware adware infection.
Do some scans to be sure here are some free ones, http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
2007-01-21 06:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download and install AVG anti virus and Ad-Aware.
then run those programs, it should fix the problem.
2007-01-21 06:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋