How can you speed up and old computer? 2003 hp desktop?

Answer 1

The following steps should speed up your PC. Do all of the steps with patience. Please note that deleting unnecessary and junk files are necessary to attain smooth performance of your PC.

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)
3. Run disk defragmenter, no matter what it says.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.
6. Delete all history files and search history. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.
Like: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1

* Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)
14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.
15. Update your audio & video drivers.
16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.

Use CCleaner to get rid of unnecessary junks:
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html

Speed Up Your Windows (CNET):
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html

Answer 2

1. Add more RAM
2. Replace video card with a better one
3. Delete unnecessary applications that would slows down your computer at boot time.
4. If you use single HD, then Add one more HD. This new HD may used for any normal operation, but provide space about 2 - 3GB, formated with FAT32 file system, and sets your virtual memory on that small partition.
5. In NTFS file system, you should manage your files to classified folders. This will help you easily find your files when you need it. Don't worry about how deep your folder structures.

Answer 3

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I ushally dont give answers that refer to sites but since this site is really good you should check it out. Note: Its a site with an article so be prepared to read

Answer 4

upgrade cpu and memory. get cpu-z to check what kinda of motherboard you have, then look up the specs to see what's the best processor it can handle