2007-04-08 16:39:00 · 10 answers · asked by irishok07 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It would help if you told us the specs but look here.
http://askbobrankin.com/make_windows_xp_run_faster.html
2007-04-08 16:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by mike t 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A complete wipe and re-fromat of the hard drive wouldn't hurt, though it's not entirely necessary. Try to minimize the number of programs you have running at start-up, as those can chew up a lot of memory. Make sure your HD is de-fragged and that you're free of spyware/malware/etc. Clean out any old files you can stand to get rid of. Also, you can download utilities that will offer a lot of tweaks to speed up XP. My personal favorite is Windows XP Manager - it can help a lot.
2007-04-08 23:50:19 · answer #2 · answered by black_ops1941 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several primary areas that could be causing your computer to run slow. The most likely reason is that Corruption within your registry keys, registry classes, and registry settings,you have too many programs running behind the scenes and your system is essentially running in circles with its internal processing.
To determine if your system is in fact running slow because of problems in your registry and temp files and then speed up your computer, you will need to run a self diagnostic program called regsitry cleaner.This program is very very useful,it can fix regsitry errors,clean registry remnant,corrupt files and temp files in a few minutes.Then give you a bran-new and high-speed computer.There are collection and comparison of top rated registry cleaner:
http://www.speed-up-computer.info/index.php?t=speedup ,From there you can download and scan totall FREE.
The second most common problem is that you have spyware/adware in your computer.Spyware/adware not only pop up ads,collect personal info,but also can hamper your computer's performance.It use system resources and slow your computer down. Detecting and removing the programs will improve system performance.
check out http://www.speed-up-computer.info/index.php?t=speedup to Learn more about spyware and how to help protect your computer and improve computer performance.
Hope that help you.
2007-04-09 11:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are u running in terms of RAM, Hard Drive Space etc..? The one thing you could do is reboot your computer just make sure to back up your important files.
2007-04-08 23:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by nico_stimpy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are free of spyware and such - download Spybot Search and Destroy for free. Do a scan in safe mode.
You should be running at least 512 MB of RAM - perhaps more RAM is needed.
2007-04-08 23:44:25 · answer #5 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah there are quite a few things to speed up your XP platform. Adujusting visual effect, managing your startups and background services, defrag..etc. Here is a good link that will get you started
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/how-to-speed-up-pc.html
2007-04-08 23:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can purchase more ram
use a high speed providerI.E comcast or dsl like bell south'
you can go to
18004memory.com
and scan your unit it will tell if you can put more ram and the type like
sdram or ddram
defraging helps somtimes
good luck
2007-04-08 23:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by pkrp5 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delete some of the crap that came with your PC also what else you can do is de-fragment your Computer it will bunch everthing up to make it go alot faster.
2007-04-08 23:44:47 · answer #8 · answered by Faceplant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure to do ur task...delete cookies,run virus scan,defrag,clean up disc,.....sometimes with sbc ,if u shut down ur computer,turn off intrnet,wait for awhile,then turn back on and turn internet back on...it will speed ur computer up.
2007-04-08 23:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by ticktockgal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the tips and tricks at CNET:
http://help.cnet.com/?tag=hd_ts
2007-04-08 23:59:33 · answer #10 · answered by night_train_to_memphis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋