Startups include, Avast, Zone Alarm, Spy Terminator, Free space on hard drive 40%, I have defraged, I've run CCleaner, I've run Registry Mechanic, I've run Advacned WindowCare...Is it really the RAM? thank you!
2007-06-01 16:09:12 · 10 answers · asked by Greg S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
My startup programs:
Cannon my printer
Microsoft CTF Loader
Microsoft userinit login application
Microsoft windows emplorer
avast antivirus
zonealarm
spyware terminator
RAM is coming...any other programs to check for problems or increase performance.
I have run defrag, reg cleaner, and spyware + virus programs.
2007-06-01 16:24:16 · update #1
Please explain msconfig?
2007-06-01 16:25:43 · update #2
You've either got too many things starting up, your HDD is pooched or you've got a runaway process.
Do an MSCONFIG and remove everything you don't need. For your spyware & virus checkers, don't have them do a startup scan as this takes precious time to complete. If that doesn't work, do a scandisk and see if there's a problem with your HDD. I doubt that's it but you can never be too careful.
The other possiblity is your system might be underpowered for what you have loaded. I would assume this slowdown is a recent phenomenon? If not you need more memory and possibly a faster CPU.
2007-06-01 16:13:39 · answer #1 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Failure is not an option... It comes bundled with Windows and you cannot uninstall it!!!
From my personal experience, I can tell you that windows has a shelf life. I have to format my hard drive on my Windows XP system at least once a year to get rid of spyware and other junk that those removal tools cannot quell. I recommend that you backup all of the items you wish to keep. Format your hard drive and restore it to factory condition. This works for me every time and is less time consuming for me.
I keep backups of all of my software, so if windows starts acting up and i do not feel like spending a whole day trying to root out a problem with a virus or spyware, this is the route I employ and it works for me.
You will find that after a fresh install everything will run much smoother and you will be happier with it's performance. I still have a 233mhz laptop with 64 megs of ram that works efficently... so it does not matter how fast the computer is. The key is to keep your hard drive in good shape...
THE COMPUTER WILL BE SLOW IF THE HARD DRIVE HAS TO WORK HARDER TO FIND THE FILES...
Defrag hard drive weekly
update windows weekly
spyware and antivirus tools are recommended
and a good firewall
I hope this helps.
2007-06-01 16:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by SpatryX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was having the same problems and my PC was crashing a lot too.
Go to
http://www.incodesolutions.com/removeit.php
download RemoveIT Pro v4 run that and do what it says to get rid of the things that are slowing down your computer. I run 3 different spy ware programs and none of them detected the 17 worm viruses and 2 Trojans on my PC
2007-06-01 16:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First RAM, then the CPU.
With so little RAM, it is swapping to hard drive ALL THE TIME, which is why it's so slow.
Go to 1 GB, and you'll be booting up in 2 minutes.
2007-06-01 16:12:39 · answer #4 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-09-05 19:30:12 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your Ram is too low 256 is nothing. Get 1 gig at least. Ram will make your computer go faster and run smoother.
2007-06-01 16:13:24 · answer #6 · answered by SFC V 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have myself 566MHz speed system with 256MB and 40GB HDD. and it takes two to three minutes to startup-Windows OS. i would suggest do msconfig remove everything beside AV&Firewall also do defrag HDD. also remove any games or unwanted program that you do not use any more.
2007-06-01 16:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by Shawn P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to run XP on a 900 mHz, 128 mb RAM bot.
It started up in less than a minute. 'Nuf ced!
2007-06-01 16:15:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, i could ideed to be the ram but it could also be exturnal things such as a hard drive. I would remove some of the boot aps.
2007-06-01 16:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by D-Productionz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its it a combination of both the small amount of RAM (512MB is recommended for XP, 1GB for Vista) and the fact that now-a-days you need a processor above 2.0GHz for smooth performance.
2007-06-01 16:12:16 · answer #10 · answered by george38f48f 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋