Hey guys, I need to get some advice on my computer. It's running slow since I switched to cable. Ideas?

Question

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Answer 1

There are several primary reasons could cause your computer to be slow and also some softwares you can download to speed up 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%. 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,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, 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 2

first of all you shouldn't have taken matters into your own hands without knowing much about the issue and without considering the consequences. I need more details if you want a good answer for this. How did you update the drivers and which drivers did you update? Remember to run Disk Cleanup once a week and Disk Defragmenter once a month to help keep your system running smoothly. Always perform a virus scan every now and then--I mean a FULL virus scan. Delete all temporary files, if possible, whenever you can, like when you close a browser delete the cookies. About the drivers, though, I don't know what you did to them. If you downloaded them, try uninstalling. If you bought and manually installed them, then you should probably get a computer engineer to help you with that.

Answer 3

i would try all this
cable is you connection
has little to do with windows
you can have cable or dial up and be slow
it depends on the crap on your computer
i will be checking back to see other answers either all. Below clen up tools is a good thing and will not hurt you at all

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.

also
yahoo virus scan etc

http://security.yahoo.com/

also

pop up blocker

if you have loaded yahoo tool bar
if not load it
http://www.yahoo.com
choose my yahoo
go to the t section
choose tool bar
download it
then if you dont see pop up blocker
right click on grey area at top of screen
in different places
you can choose what you want up there
if you see another pop up blocker
disable
yahoo pop up blocker is all you need

if you have tool bar
no problem
beside pop up blocker
you will see an arrow
click on it
choose allow pop ups for that site

Answer 4

There is a free program on the web called cablenut. Study the instructions. This program tells you all the stuff about your connection that the cable company may not want you to know. Like honest connection information, not just what the company spits out to it's customers.

Answer 5

Yes. Your computer is infected with spyware.

1. Get a good spyware cleaner. Scan and clean your drive.
2. Install (if you don't have one already) a good viruscan and keep it updated.
3. Install a good firewall program. Zonealarm is free.

Answer 6

if by "running slow" you mean the Internet connection, then go to broadband reports.com and take the tweak test and do what it recommends. Your tcp/ip by default is set up for dial up, and needs to be set for your broadband connection.
http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks