why is my computer slow and unresponsive?

Question

a bit like my kids! haha!

Answer 1

Too many reasons.But you can try clean your pc registry.That may help you.There may have some regsitry errors in your PC to cause "Computer slow".You need to clean you PC.
Every time you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the registry.You need to scan and clean your PC with registry cleaner.Good Regisry Cleaner will improve your PC and Internet performance dramatically.It even can speed up your PC by 300% or more!
There are some comparison and review of registry cleaners.
http://www.registry-cleaners.info

You can download and scan your PC for free....

Answer 2

Chances are, your computer is infected with viruses. Here's my solution:

Unfortunately, this is a much harder task than it seems. First of all, presuming you are on Windows, create yourself a 'Limited User' account. Run all of your stuff on here. Only log in as administrator when you need to. Secondly, install the free programs already stated above, Ad-Aware and AVG. Third, (if you can) buy Norton Anti-Virus, Clamwin Anti-Virus, McAfee Anti-Virus, or any other antivirus software you can get a hold of. Fourth: enable Windows Firewall. Only unblock programs that you are sure will not infect you computer. And finally, install Mozilla Firefox, and use that in place of Internet Explorer. If you follow all these steps, you should do fairly well.

If this didn't work, perhaps you are running too many [processes for your computer. Either upgrade your computer, with some extra RAM, or if your computer is particurlarly old, maybe get a complete replacement. If you don't wantr to do this, try running less programs at once.

Answer 3

When was the last time you did any house keeping?

Empty Temp Internet files and cookies. Take unused icons off desk top. Ensure that at least 1/3 c drive is clear. Run defrag.

That may speed things up a bit. If not, ask again and will try to increase performance.

Luck

Answer 4

there is so many problems why it is slow. it could you are not updating windows and it can cause it to slow down, it can also be slow in a peak period of the day or you could have dial up instead of broadband or it could be the age of the computer and it coukld be your memory of your hard drive. you need to defrag and try to elimnaite what you have done and each one will direct you to the right ansew.

Answer 5

U must have installed large programs. Try n uninstall all unused programs n also delete all documents that are not in use. Ur computer memory is low thats the reason.

Answer 6

Probably just need to defragment your system and clean your disc. I'd try that before thinking it's virus. It may be but try this first 'cause it's free.
It'll run better after that. However, you could run higher RAM and increase your speed, or get DSL, if you're on a dial up system.

Answer 7

Hello,
I recommend to clean up the register in order to improve your pc performances and get rid of malwares. A good program you can use is CCleaner http://bitly.com/UrAQM6
It's a must have program.
Cheers.

Answer 8

many possibilities 1)stuffed hard drives
2)Running Low on RAM
3)Having unneccessary programs running in ur backgrounnd
4)Undefragmented Disk Drives
5)Spyware
6)Corrupt registry files

Answer 9

Have you downloaded any large programs recently, like for example Google Earth? I had the same trouble, so I un-installed it. Or run Spybot if you have it, get rid of any bugs.

Answer 10

First check for spyware and adware, run Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware SE Personal and your anti virus in safe mode.
You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run your anti virus and anti spyware in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.

Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it. All the following programs are free for home use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.

And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Next, uninstall any software you no longer need, and delete any old files. Back up what you can on to an external hard drive or cd.
Then run Ccleaner, use the Issues tool and the Cleaner.
Finally, defragment the hard drive from Start - programs - accessories - system tools - disc defragmenter.