how speed up your computer??

Answer 1

Please go to
http://www.microsoft.com/AtWork/getstarted/speed.mspx
http://www.wikihow.com/Speed-up-a-Windows-XP-Computer
http://www.ehow.com/how_2019375_speed-up-computer.html
http://www.pc-speed-up.com/speed_up_old_computer.html
http://mypchelp.blogspot.com/2006/10/pc-running-slow.html

Answer 2

I'll break down a couple things you can do get your computer working the way it was originally. If you using your computer for normal stuff and not gaming. You got a good setup. You don't need more RAM you just need to perform a few maintenance task.

First, if you haven't cleaned your registry in a while. This is necessary. Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, un-installs etc. Each one of those events has
a key. and that key need your PC's resources. So, if you should clean this up. Do a registry scan if you got more than 20 errors you should clean it.

2. Clear your Windows cache files, this your temporary file. It can grow up to a large volume and stop your computer from using RAM properly. In a sense slow it down by preventing it from using free space.

3. Manage your startups. Your excess CPU usage is due to too many programs running in the background. You can cut these to barebones by alter your msconfig.

Other great tip is increasing your virtual memory to simulate more RAM. This will give you a bit more resources for multiple program use or CPU heavy programs. Check the link to alter your virtual memory spec.

Hope this link helps. Shows you how to do everything step by step. You should get a least 30% more resources and speed
if you follow the tips.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/how-to-speed-up-my-computer.html

Answer 3

The steps given below is only to speed up ur system during the boot up process and shut down process.
1. Start the Registry Editor

2. HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop \

3. Right-click the String Value MenuShowDelay, and select Modify

4. Change the Value data (0 is fast, 400 is default. These are all in miliseconds)

5. When ready, press OK and close the registry editor

6. Log off, or restart Windows for the changes to take effect

Automatically kill programs at shutdown

Simply navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop directory in the Registry, then alter the key AutoEndTasks to the value 1.

2 ) Shut down faster

By altering a few registry settings, you can dramatically decrease the amount of time it takes for Windows to shut down. To do this, first open up the registry editor and navigate to

3 ) HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\

Once there, find the value HungAppTimeout and make sure it is set to 5000 (that's the default). Now, in the same folder, look for the value WaitToKillAppTimeout. Set this to 4000 (the default is 20000).

4.) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
Set the value of PowerDownAfterShutdown to 1.

Answer 4

hi there

you can speed up your PC in several ways, and if you do it all, you will definatly notice the difference.

1/ Uninstall all unsed software. this may be webcam, bluetooth, logitech mouse stuff and stuff like that. anything you dont use, get rid off.

2/ Defragment your harddrive. this will make you files in order and easier to find.

3/ go to START, Run, msconfig. this will bring up a dailog box, choose startup, and deselect everthing. this will stop everthing loading on you system startup

4/upgrade you memory. get some more RAM, and maybe a new CPU

5/ Delete old files. Back them up if they are important, but anything over six months old, remove from your computer. this will free more space.


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Answer 5

If you dont want to upgrade hardware,There are some softwares you can download to speed up your computer.
First,Fix 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%. To clean up registry,You can download a software called regsitry cleaner---Clean registry,remnant,corrupt files and temp files,history,cookies,etc.. 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,Get rid of spyware/adware in your computer.spyware/adware hamper your computer's performance.It use system resources and slow your computer down.

So, to speed up your 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 6

these steps below will help clean up your computer

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.

Answer 7

The following steps should speed up your PC. Do all of the steps with patience. Please note that deleting unnecessary and junk files are necessary to attain smooth performance of your PC.

1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)
2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)
3. Run disk defragmenter, no matter what it says.
4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.
6. Delete all history files and search history. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)
7. Empty recycle bin.
8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.
9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.
10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)
11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)
12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.
13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.
Like: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html
http://www.download.com/Microsoft-Windows-Defender/3000-12771_4-10598014.html?tag=lst-0-1

■ Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)
14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.
15. Update your audio & video drivers.
16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.

■ Use CCleaner to get rid of unnecessary junks:
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html

■ Speed Up Your Windows (CNET):
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10165_7-5554402-1.html

Answer 8

Defragment your hard drive. If your OS runs on C:, make more space on C: by moving files to other drives since c: will be used by the OS for swapping files and lack of swap space will slow down pc.

Answer 9

defrag your all drives atleast c.run a program like regcleaner to fix registry problems and using startup organiser disable useless startup item . install antivirus like avg (low memory consumption).

Answer 10

Or you could do it the hardware geeks' way - OVERCLOCK your processor and perhaps your GPU as well.