My computer is slow to start.It seems to be getting slower. Any suggestions why?

Answer 1

There is a simple 3 step program which will boost ur startup

1.)start->run->type 'msconfig'
2.) click on startup tab.
3.) uncheck all the unwanted programs from there.

These r the programs that computer loads during the startup.

Answer 2

Although it could be caused by various issues, check that your computer is not infiltrated with malware, adware, or other programs that have been unintentionally loaded.

Many times so many of these programs will be loaded that they bog down your machine, even interfering with each other.

Use a reliable Adware and Virus checking program to remove the programs.

If this is not the cause, then I would check for a program or feature that is trying to start, but cannot do so properly because of missing hardware or other software. For example, a network driver attempting to connect to a network on a machine that is standalone will slow down system startup.

Answer 3

Probably due to the fact that your computer is running a lot of processes that are just running in the background. First of all, open the task manager (on XP ctrl alt delete) then go to performance. look at the 'PF usage' if it is higher than your PC's RAM then to put it bluntly, you need more. But for a quick solution got to processes in task manager and end anything that is running but doesn't need to be (eg. ITunes). Also remove any programs that you don't need or don't use from the computer. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Make sure that when the computer is starting up, it is not starting other programs up at the same time. This usually causes a slower start-up because the computer is having to process way too many starting requests... Hope that helped

Answer 6

computer being slow, there are many reasons for it. firstly, see if it is infected by viruses. if u feel so, get a good antivirus and scan it completely.
then see if you see any signs of spyware or ad ware or malware, these signs can be seen if u see any flashing screens or any flashing banner indicating " your computer is Infected" or "adult popups" etc. then get a good anti spyware downloaded and scan the computer.
empty the following folders in your C Drive.
C:\windows\temp
C:\windows\temporary internet Files
C:\windows\Cookies
and see the change.
uninstall all the unwanted programs from your Control panel
Add / remove programs.

Answer 7

Generally it is slower if you load many softwares which are loaded as computer starts., delete unwanted ones.
Another problem could be viruse, keep your system clean with a good anti virus programme.

Answer 8

if you've defragged it recently and you've got at least 3gig free on your hard disk you may have some nasties have you got antivirus software installed if so update it and run a scan have you got anti spyware installed run a scan with this as well if you haven't go either mail me and I'll send you the links where you can get it all for free

Answer 9

use a registry cleaner program.
use msconfig at run prompt. goto startup items do some research on each item to see if you can disable it at startup.
defragment your hard drive.

Answer 10

Try to delete some files on it. You may have too many files stored on it.