2007-03-01 05:47:14 · 14 answers · asked by KG 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
use MSCONFIG and Delete Temp Files, Cookies, History. These are basic tips.
Pictorial Description for MSCONFIG
http://www.netsquirrel.com/msconfig/
For Internet Explorer 5 and above, you can follow these directions to clear out temporary files and delete cookies.
1) Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools
2) Click on Internet Options
3) On the General Tab, in the middle of the screen, click on Delete Files
4) You may also want to check the box "Delete all offline content"
5) Click on OK and wait for the hourglass icon to stop after it deletes the temporary internet files
6) You can now click on Delete Cookies and click OK to delete cookies that websites have placed on your hard drive.
To clear the Internet History in IE:
1) Open Internet Explorer and click on Tools
2) Click on Internet Options
3) On the General Tab, in the middle of the screen, click on Clear History
4) Click OK
To clean up other temporary files on your computer in Windows 98 or higher:
1) Click Start, Programs (or All Programs), Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup
2) Choose the correct drive usually C:\
3) Check the boxes in the list and delete the files
2007-03-01 05:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by doggiesdude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find the best thing to do to make you computer run faster is to run a disk defrag either once a month or every other month, run a disk clean up at least 1 time a day and maybe even clean out the cookies once a month. All of that should keep you sysyem running at a good speed
2007-03-01 05:51:31 · answer #2 · answered by shortyhedrick 1 · 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.
http://www.registry-Cleaners.info
You can download and scan your PC for free.
2007-03-01 19:04:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A clean computer is key to a faster computer. Run the 3 scans below.
Run a virus scan weekly.
Update and run your Anti-Virus program. Don't have one? You can run a free online scan from CA.
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virus...
Run Spybot and Adaware weekly.
Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/... . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...
Now to prevent spyware from being installed in the first place....
Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
Now lets clean up your registry.
Run RegScrubXP weekly. Run Cleanup every time you log off.
Download RegScrubXP--http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?d...
Safely cleans junk out of the Windows 2000/XP system registry. All changes made to the registry are fully restorable to it's original condition. You can make an exclusion list of registry entries that RegScrubXP will not display as problems. You can sift through a list of file extensions, company names, run upon startup programs, Internet Explorer history, and uninstall programs to delete what you think is junk.
Download CleanUp---http://www.stevengould.org/software/clea...
Free disk space, make your computer run better/faster and protect your privacy - all in one easy solution. All for free!
Now lets clean up your disk.
Run a Disk Cleanup 2 times a month. Run Disk Defrag. monthly.
Do a Disk Cleanup and Disk Defrag. You can find both of them by following the path below.
Start>all programs>accessories>system tools>Disk Cleanup. Let it do its thing. You can check every box that has something to delete.
Now follow the same path and do a Disk Defrag. Again just let it do its thing.
Now lets tweak your connection.
If your speed is good I would not mess with it by trying to tweak it. If you do tweak once it is done you should not have to do it every again.
There are many programs out there to do this. I will give you 2 of them.
The first one is TCP Optimizer.
Description: The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There is no installation required, just download and run.
http://www.speedguide.net/downloads.php....
You can get support for the best way to set it up right from their forum http://forums.speedguide.net/
The second one is Cablenut.
Windows XP tested and approved
CableNut is a tool for optimizing your Internet Connection. We have provided a way to tweak any option you may want to in the adjuster. You can load "CableNut Custom Setting" files that are included with the program to tweak your Internet connection.
http://www.cablenut.com/
Again support is available right from their forum.http://www.broadbandnuts.com/index.php?p...
All programs are FREE!
After applying the suggestions above you will have a clean and faster computer. Enjoy.
2007-03-01 06:07:53 · answer #4 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Spybot and Ad-aware. Easy to use and cleans up your computer. Go to control panel, and delete programs you never use. You might be storing up to too much. Good to clear up "histor of visited websites" too. Works like a charm. Or better...
2007-03-01 05:51:24 · answer #5 · answered by gymnast.girl520 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can delete unnecessary files on it. run disk cleanup to get rid of old files that have not been accessed in a while and delete the cookies stored on it. these files add up after a while. you can also run a disk defragmenter to organize it. that should help a lot if the files are scattered.
hope this helps
2007-03-01 05:55:08 · answer #6 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delete big files, especially movies or any big downloads that you are not using or that are not essential to your computer. Remember to also empty the trash on your computer after deleting the files. Also look for any games or programs that you never use or need in your applications folder.
2007-03-01 05:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by CaymanSunrise 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You probably accumulated a lot of annoying spyware that is running in the background to report where you are surfing and trigger relevant ads from their sponsors. Download Microsoft's free SPYBOT SEARCH AND DESTROY. Run that and it will find and eliminate those advertising-monitoring programs.
2007-03-01 05:51:09 · answer #8 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Theres a bunch of ways a few are the ones they left you here , now depending on the mem you have try this page , www.retestrak.nl , here youll be able to follow all the tweaks for cleaning , speeding and shutdown windows xp
2007-03-01 05:52:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Asker,
u should use the following
1- defragment ur drive (start menu > programs > accessories > system tools > disk defregmentator)
2- disk clean up (same path as above)
3- run anti-virus program u have... if u don't have try AVG for free and its totally free!!
4-try registry mechanic (http://www.download.com/)
5-cleanup ur start up program start menu > run > msconfig >startup tab> then uncheck alll
ThankU!!!!
2007-03-01 06:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Hassham 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋