How can I speed up my computer?

Question

i already tried delting everything that has too much megabytes (so now the only thing with mega bytes is AIM and Microsoft office)

Answer 1

Only deleting things don't help gain smooth speed. 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

- Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by wallpaper and/or a screensaver full of graphics. They run in the background and consume memory. (I have only 512mb RAM, run multiple programs simultaneously, and have set my wallpaper and screensaver to blank.)

I don’t do games, but I do know they are primarily graphics which need and use a lot of memory.

- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
- cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
- cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
- then cl Remove.
- This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.

- When you are working in a large file, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

1. Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2. Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3. From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3. click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4. click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
- Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.

Answer 3

You can use the following steps:

1. Go to the "Start" menu

2. Click "Run"

3. In the box, type "msconfig"

4. In the pop-up, click the "Startup" tab

5. Uncheck all the programs you don't want OR click the "Disable All" Button (recommended).

6. Then in the pop-up, click the "Restart Now" button

It should run faster

Answer 4

You could put it in the back of a Lamborghini Murcielago, and then floor it. :-)

* More RAM (physical memory)
* More Virtual RAM (do not let MS manage this for you - it slows things down)
* Do a defrag (if your HDD is full of fragmented files, your PC will run slower)
* Remove all ad-ware (use AdAware or Spybot Search & Destroy)
* Remove any applications from your startup script that you don't need.
* Good luck :-)

Answer 5

You can try adding more physical memory (RAM) to your PC, defragmenting, running a virus/spyware scan and verify the amount of free hard drive space. If you only have 3% or less left, it can make the PC very slow because there is not a lot of space for temp files when you open, create, or close applications.

Answer 6

Check the specs of your Mother and fill it up with as much ram as it can take, if this still does not do the trick, then you need to upgrade.

To save some time and money add a list of the specs of your system to your question, or yahoo me the details so i can make a clearer diagnosis.

Answer 7

I suggest running simple defragmenting scans and such that you can find in the control panel, if you don't have any virus protection you may want to look into that too.. I recommend Norton.

Answer 8

Please follow the below steps to remove the program which you do not wiish to run at the start of your computer:
1. Please click "Start".
2. Select "Run" and type msconfig and then press Enter key on your keyboard.
3. Select "Start up" tab and then uncheck the items you wish to remove.
4. Click on "Ok" and it will ask for a restart. Restart your computer and let me know the result.

Answer 9

Add more RAM memory, erase all programs you don use , clean registry. Do not try to overclock you cpu if tyou dont have good cooling.Use disc clean up, defragment disc

Answer 10

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