why does my computer starts up very low?

Answer 1

you could try limiting the amount of programs that are automatically launched when you start up......open them when you actually choose to use them.

Answer 2

Sounds like overloaded RAM. Here is my checklist for maintaining speed.

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.
- There is also a “Disable All” button.
- 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.
- A good web site to visit: http://www.theonlinefamily.net/organize/spring_clean_computer/index.html

Answer 3

tch, i had the same problem with my computer. it could be a virus starting up, or you might have downloaded too many files. it all depends on your processor speed and then the amount of ram you have. if your computer makes noise while its on it definitly needs ram, im a computer teacher so im a little experienced on this topic. try defragmenting your hard drive, you if you download programs ever so often, defragment it. go to control panel and go to performance and maintanance, then clik rearance items on hard disk to run faster, after that, your comp will definitly go faster. if its ram problems, call geeksquad, or fire dog. i hope i was helpful

Answer 4

Could be u dont have enough RAM. 1GB is good. If you dont sometimes downloading something such as RAMBOOSTER (free) may help speed things up..

further, how long has it been since you defragged your computer.......?

Start, all programs, accessories, system tools, disk defragrment (try this first)

Answer 5

Try this, click on START --> RUN --> type in msconfig, click on Startup and those in the list are the programs running during your start up. Uncheck the startup item to makes your pc start up faster.

Answer 6

have u tried to defrag your system?