why is my computer moving so slow?

Question

i wanted to know why is it moving so slow.im not talkin about the internet.im talkin about the programs.any program i try 2 open up takes like hours to open.even the my computer icon on the desktop.i have windows xp on my computer.i scanned it with norton and avg and found no viruses.i alos been scanning for spyware using spybot and spyware terminator.i really dont know whats wrong.it takes hours 2 load even when i restart it.even when im closing a program such as my computer or anything else on the desktop the computer will just slow up and freeze?i have no idea whats wrong?can somebody help me with this problem

i have windows xp

Answer 1

Have you tried running defrag?

Start > programmes > accessories > system tools > disk defragmenter

Are you running out of space on your Hard Drive/s?

Answer 2

Did you clear
History/Cookies/Trash Bin
Did you Defrag
Did you clean disk
Do you have a lot of audio and video files(if so, better copy on cd or dvd)

Do you have lot of programs installed? if so then you should check program which start with start up. They also slow pc.
If you want to check which program is running. Click on Start
in Run Type msconfig and click on Startup Tab you will find programs. Only un-check those program which you surely know otherwise do not touch. Or better make a memo if you need to re-check later.

After checking all above mentioned, check if you got enough space on hard drive. Also CHKDSK(check disk)if there is any problem?

If you still got problem last way, Restore system it is safe will not delete or harm in anyway.

I am sure this information will help you.

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Answer 3

Why is my computer running so slow?There are some reasons cause a computer to be slow and 2 things you can do to fix it.
First,Corruption and Errors within your registry.The registry is a main part of your computer's Operating System. With time, as you use Windows and install and uninstall programs, your registry will get congested and full of errors. So your computer could slow down. So, if you can clean it up this problem can be solved.Sometimes you can speed computer up by 300%. You can download a software called regsitry cleaner.This site:
http://speed-up-pc.info/index.php?t=speedpc
lists top 5 registry cleaner,from there you can download and scan for free.
Second,Your computer is loaded with spyware/adware.spyware/adware hamper your computer's performance.It use system resources and slow your computer down.

So, if you have a slow computer, use a registry cleaner software and clean your registry files first. It will make all the difference, and provide you with the immediate fix you need for your slow computer.Then,download a good anti-spyware to get rid of spyware/adware in your computer.

Answer 4

If you go on the internet a lot, you may have a lot of spyware on board right now. Spyware tends to be poorly written and causes a lot of bog-down. Run a spyware eliminator program, like AdAware from Lavasoft. I ran some on a friend's computer and there were over 780 pieces of spyware found. After these were dumped, the computer ran like it used to. This is in addition to the excellent advice posted by the other answerers here.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

try these things


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I answered one almost like this
It worked for her.
In Internet explorer at top of window select tools - then delete browser history - then another box will open - select delete all- this will not remove your book marks -Then close explorer then open again .At first pages will be slow once and then will load fast after it loads 1 time.Also email etc you will have to sign in 1 time with pass word etc.
This will create new cookies.
Also go to start at bottom of on task bar.click start 1 time then select find or search depending on your operating system.Select all files and folders - then type in defrag and click search.When icons come up double click and new box will come up - select analyze then you will see how fragmented you are - then choose defrag.You can put this program on your desk top by right clicking on the icon you found in search for defrag.Right click choose create short cut.This will put a short cut on your desk top.Then you can use as needed in future.
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computers what a world
i would try
1 - turn on monitor
2 - turn on computer
3 - constantly tap f8 - located at top of your key board
4 - when new screen comes up - use up and down arrows also on your key board to high light last know good configuration hit enter on key board
5 - windows should start or it will give options on how to start windows
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Or do a system restore to an earlier date
1- click start at bottom of screen
2 - then click choose all programs
3 - then click pc help tools or could be in accessorys
4 - then click on system restore
5 - then click on restore to an earlier date
6 - choose a date when it was working
7 - let it run it may take a while - follow directions - if any
8 - if does not work - restart THEN CHECK STATUS
choose detructive recovery as last resort
BUT thats what it took to restore mine
BACK UP IMPORTANT THINGS TO CD NO MATTER WHAT OPTION(S) YOU CHOOSE

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Answer 7

some desktops are merely undeniable sluggish by undesirable hardware. Is your computing gadget seen a effectual one? have you ever tried to run disk cleanser or disk defragmenter? attempt to delete a number of your surfing history on your cyber web browsers. get carry of CCleaner, that would help sparkling some area besides. turn off gadget fix, boot your computing gadget up on secure mode and run malware bytes and doubtless the different anti-virus application that would stumble on viruses that malware bytes will possibly no longer have observed in any different case. Run your anti-virus application and restart your computing gadget. in the experience that your computing gadget remains sluggish, then it relatively is conceivable that there is already irreversible injury that has been inflicted upon your computing gadget. evaluate getting a sparkling one if it relatively is so. in step with probability there are too many courses being run on your computing gadget at initiate? while you're utilising homestead windows vista (what i'm utilising at the instant), you should circulate to the administration panel. circulate to the suitable precise seek bar and charm startup, there must be textual content fabric that seems under homestead windows Defender that announces, "end a software from working at startup." click on that and from there you should be waiting to regulate what courses run at initiate. while you're utilising a diverse working gadget, then I propose you ask somebody else by fact i don't have a good number of adventure in different working structures. the element is, attempt to end a good number of pointless courses from working at startup or for the time of your training. stable success with convalescing your computing gadget's velocity! :)

Answer 8

it probably needs a defrag...

so right click c drive, then click properties then click tools then click disk defragmenter, then defragment the drive, it could take a long while depending on how big your hard drive is, and how fragmented it is, it took mine a whole night...

repeat that with other drives if you have partitioned the drive

Answer 9

do this
click start -> cleanmgr
clean the pc
then defrag the pc then
click start -> msconfig
click on startup and disable all
apply
ok

Answer 10

first may be ram is slow or system need 2 be checked(de-fragmentation) ,remove old trash and run scandisk or run system mechanic from iolo.com