my computer is running slow can any 1 help me find out whats causing this please?

Answer 1

U need to get ccleaner, its all the cookies that has builded up on your hardrive.....u will be amazed how much space that takes and it can cause your pc to go slow...this software is free to so its a bonus.

Answer 2

Could be RAM overload. Look over this list and see what would apply to you:

- A lot of 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.)

- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need on a daily basis. For anything else you can wait a minute until it loads.
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.)

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

Run antispy and ad-aware programs. A free ad-aware program can be downloaded at:
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html

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

Stop Autocomplete / Remove Passwords
Tools
Internet Options
Content tab
Autocomplete
cl Settings
clear the boxes to remove autocomplete
Delete Autocomplete History


click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

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: I don’t do games – games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files.
If all these things don’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

Here's some special recipe to speed up your computer:

1.Remove Unnecessary Software.
You may have a bunch of software packages on your hard drive that are no longer needed, or they were gratuitously installed when you downloaded some other package. Toolbars, file-sharing programs, free email enhancers, online shopping "companions" and download managers are notorious for this practice. These uninvited guests can put a big drag on your startup time, cause web pages to load slowly, and generally slow down your computer.

2.Clean Your Registry
Registry Cleaner can cleans your system registry of unnecessary entries that are created when you install or remove programs on your computer. An "orphaned" registry entry can confuse Windows and cause a delay. Slimming down your registry will make Windows run faster. Sometimes it can speed up your computer up to 300%.Top 5 Regsitry cleaners can be found on this page:
http://www.speed-up-computer.info/index.php?t=respeed

3.Clean out spyware and Malware
Spyware and malware can slow down your system a lot, because they use your resources to generate popup ads, send spam, and often interfere with the operation of good programs.

4.Stop Programs from starting on Windows boot
To prevent programs from launching themselves at start-up.Click Start-Run-Msconfig-Startup,then uncheck unused programs.

5.Clean history and temp files.
Deleting temporary and unnecessary files from your hard drive can improve your computer's performance.

This site http://www.speed-up-computer.info/index.php?t=speed lists a step-by-step guide,hope that help you.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Remove all cookies and histories :-
Click 'tools' [top menue bar]. On this menue open 'internet options. Click 'delete' in browser history. Enter a tick into the box and click 'delete'.
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Next ... defrag your hard drive. If you do not know the method then click 'start'. Select 'help and support'. Enter 'defrag'into the search box and follow the instructions.
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If it remains slow check the startup programs. You might be loading loads of programs which are in memory but then unused.
Click 'start'. Follow the arrow to 'all programs'. Find 'startup' in the list and click to see what is in the startup list. Again use the 'help and support' to read how to remove programs from startup.
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To stop clutter:
1. click 'tools'
2 open 'internet options'
3 click 'advanced'
4. put a tick into 'Empty internet files folder when browser is closed'.
5. click 'apply' and close the menu.

Answer 5

Numeroud things can be done to try and help. Virus scan, if you haven't got a virus protection program get avg:
http://free.grisoft.com

Then scan for spyware using Spyware Terminator, i found it the best program for the job:
http://www.spywareterminator.com/

Then run CCleaner as these deletes lots of temp files and cookies and general junk:
http://www.ccleaner.com/download/

Also a defrag wouldn't be a bad idea either.

Answer 6

go to the site below and follow if your computer runs slow

Answer 7

You have to provide more information for anybody to possibly answer that question. My best guess is it's a Dell.

Answer 8

mine has been the same for the past couple of days :(

Answer 9

you might have to many programs on your compter