2007-01-22 08:19:25 · 11 answers · asked by Sara M 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
You have SpyWare.
You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
These are cleanup tools. Ad-aware cleans files, and SpyBot cleans the registry.
Check your anti-virus status, and run a full scan.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2007-01-22 12:21:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a couple of this. 1st your automatic updates for Windows may be set to download and install. Which will cause things to be slow. 2nd dell has a a program that checks for updates and such that may be running too. I would turn both these this off. 3rd run anti-spyware programs. The previous post had some great suggestions
2007-01-22 08:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either malware or too many programs are starting up on the boot.
Try this:
Go to start > Run> type in : msconfig > hit enter> clink Startup
This will list all programs that start up automatically upon booting your laptop. Unclick any programs that you don't need to start upon turning the computer on - like, AIM, QuickTime, MSN messanger and whatnot...I wouldn't turn of things unless you know what they are. When you're done, restart and see if that helps.
Good luck!
2007-01-22 08:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by verdeeyez1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because DELL is A Four Letter Word!
2007-01-25 22:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by KISS1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
click on start then type in msconfig> look at the programs that start on startup..> get rid of any you know you dont need... > if you arnt sure what some are leave them.. Should imrpove starting times.. if not then i would reinstall vista i do this every 3-4 months keeps everything quick.
2016-05-23 22:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything already said and I have one too and mine was because of the antivirus. It looks over everything before it will let the computer start. It's slow on startup but, it is doing its job.
2007-01-22 08:30:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-22 11:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by big x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you have it loaded with malware! File sharing sites and freeware downloads are the major cause of this!
2007-01-22 08:23:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its spyware/adware. download and run Spybot S&D and AdAware Personal SE. run a search for either to get to the sites to download them at
2007-01-22 08:47:37 · answer #9 · answered by batman123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for spyware and viruses...the following programs are all free:
Spyware Tools:
http://www.lavasoft.nu/software/adaware/ad-aware_se_personal.php
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsdefender
Anti-Virus:
http://free.grisoft.com
Cleanup:
http://www.ccleaner.com
2007-01-22 08:22:32 · answer #10 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋