computer HELP please!!?

Question

my computer is running slow & nearly out of memory, I click on computer then add/remove & there is a hell of alot of
'security update for windows xp KB918189....there is about 40 of them! I try & remove them but then its says that other programs might not run propley. I have erased one of them & it restarts my computer..it would take ages deleting them all what do I do? Do I need to install all updates to get rid of them?? what if I havn't any space too? please help..thankyou..

Answer 1

According to your description,there are some regsitry errors in your PC to cause "Computer slow and cant remove programm".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 to make your pc faste.Good Regisry Cleaner will improve your PC and Internet performance dramatically.It even can speed up your PC by 300% or more!
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Answer 2

Keep the updates, they are needed to make xp function properly.

Dont worry about memory it will be hard disc space that your running out of.

Try to delete programs like games and stuff you dont use, then go to my computer & right click click on your C:\ drive (or which ever your hard disc is installed on) then go to properties and it will show you a pie chart of how much space you have left.

If you are stuck for space you may want to invest in an external hard drive prices starting from about £30 upwards, you can then plug this into your USB port and have loads of extra space

Hope that helps

:)

Answer 3

Run Disk Cleanup and delete all temp files. Run Disk Defrag. After that finishes, go to you web Explorer, hit Tools, Internet Options and check the box "Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when Browser is closed' ...it's under Security. This will solve your speed issue.

Also, run msconfig and uncheck the programs you don't need upon startup. That'll solve your memory problem.

If you deleted any updates, run Windows Update again and reinstall them. Uninstalling them individually will not solve your problems.

The best way though, backup your files, format your c: drive and reload XP, start fresh.

Answer 4

you do not want to uninstall the updates. These are for your protection. If you're running slow and low on memory and disk space, make sure you disable any unneeded programs from the task bar (start -> run -> type "msconfig"->startup). Then reboot and run the cleanup utility to free up some disk space, then defrag your hard drive. Also run Adaware or spybot s&d to remove any spyware that might be slowing the system down. A virus scan is also recommended.

Answer 5

First of all, get a Windows XP Home/Pro Edition SP2 included bootable CD. Then, reinstall your operating system.
If you have a HDD bigger than 20GB, mek 2 patitions: C:\ as big as 10GB and D:\ as big as the rest of the HDD. After you`ve finished, go in Control Panel - Automatic Updates and check the box "download updates but let me choose when to install them".
Afterwards, get a good Antivirus Software, like avast or nod32. I have a 5year licence for avast.
For future advice : reinstall your OS at 4-5 months and believe me you won`t get any more trouble.

Answer 6

when i get in that spot i burn things i dont want to get rid of but dont use that often to cd/dvd and then delte them of drive.
I Would NOT delete ms updates youre looking at having to reload the system if you keep that up!!!
they are probably already installed, you just clicked the box show ms /system/updates on show files.
Anyway if you can afford it a new drive might be anoth solution, to transfer your stuff on to new big drive check out norton's ghost.
If there isnt any thing on this drive you cant live without you can always re-install xp and new again.

Answer 7

Clean up , defragment your computer ( accessories > system tools ) and don' t , DON'T erase the updates of your OS .

On the other hand you could delete programs that you don' t use and that are no part of your OS .

Get a free utility programs to clean up your registry when you over with deleting .

Clean up the cache' , delete cookies , and temporary files .
Reduce the browser cache' . .

Download Speeder XP to speed up dramatically your system , easy way and for free .
Good luck :-) .

Answer 8

you need to clear ur temp file folder and the internet history, recycle bin, and u can do that by using DISK CLEANUp a buildin software in windows. Just right click on ur hard disk icon C:, D: and the other is if have, after the right click slect properties and select disk clean up.
And after that u need to delete some file that u dont use anymore(ur data like for example movies and music, or if they r important burn them on a cd or dvd)

Answer 9

Before you delete any of the updates try running your anti-virus and anti spyware programs first in safe mode.
You don't mention how big the hard drive is but you might want to move files that you no longer use to disks then deleting them from the hard drive. You can also do the same thing with old programs you no longer use.
Then run disk cleanup and defrag the drive
Hope this helps

Answer 10

Ha ha. That sucks. You need to remove spyware and clean your cache frequently. My computer runs perfectly because I use these programs:
Tracks Eraser Pro
Spybot search and destroy
Registry Mechanic
Hijack this
and then a good defragment