2007-02-25 11:37:12 · 12 answers · asked by jake c 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Hi Jake,
You might have spy ware. That is usually the cause for slowdown of computers.
You should have three anti spy ware programs.
Windows Defender is free from Microsoft. Go here to read about and get it - http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Spybot and AdAware scan for and remove spyware. Run them both about once a week. Get them both free here - http://www.download.com
I think there is an excellent chance that will cure your problem.
Norm
2007-02-25 11:39:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are my answers. If your hard drive is full, then your pc will be slow. If your pc lack memory, your pc will be slow... If your computer is infected with viruses or spywares, your computer will be slow...
If you can, upgrade to 1GB of RAM and invest into a larger hard drive... If you think you have enough memory and space on your hard drive, reinstall the OS to remove all viruses and spywares, then reinstall all the required drivers back onto your computer... Take care now.
2007-02-25 19:42:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What sort of sites have you been visiting? Some sites deposit "spy ware" on your computer and cause it to slow waaay down. A good remedy for this is SpySweeper. It goes through and removes any spyware. Also, try defragmenting your computer.
For Windows I'm assuming:
Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter
2007-02-25 19:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by RDubs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using registry cleaner can fix your pc and then make your pc fast,Why?the reason is that there are some regsitry errors in your PC to cause "Computer slow".
Every time you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the pc registry.You need to scan and clean your PC with registry cleaner to make it fast.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 comparisons and reviews of TOP 5 registry cleaners.
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You can download and scan your PC for free.
2007-02-26 02:55:05 · answer #4 · answered by LoveComputer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may have spyware or any number of internet nasties. if you do not have a spyware program ie. ad-aware or other options then you are open to this attacks.
you could also have a virus, if you do not have a virus protection program you may want download one. if you already have one make sure your definitions are up to date.
lastly you may need to defrag your hard drive. right click you drive> properties> defrag. when you run this make sure you can let it run for a bit. since this will take longer for you.
2007-02-25 19:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by uncommon3685 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-25 19:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a number of reasons. Older machine with slower processor, not enough RAM, virus, trojan, spyware, malware, too many programs running in the background.
2007-02-25 19:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by myste 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might have a virus or worm or something ive had that problem just get a good virus scanning program to clean it out and delete ur cookies from ur computer
2007-02-25 19:44:30 · answer #8 · answered by Mikayla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm most likely viruses.... do a computer scan.. like norton anit virus or you might have to do factory setings
2007-02-25 19:46:02 · answer #9 · answered by jenny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many reasons are possible.
viruses, spyware, dial up internet connection, to many programs running at the same time, to many processes running at the same time.
To much crap filling your Hard drive up.
2007-02-25 19:41:40 · answer #10 · answered by unknowncornball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋