My computer starts very slowly.It is virus free,and has many programs which I need.Is there a trick ?

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Thank you all I dont vote.I leave to others

Answer 1

you may need more ram memory or better processor. you may have run too many software that do real-time monitoring, like a firewall and anti-virus. i can't think of anything else for now. if you notice some strange activities on your computer (toolbars you have never installed, popups, system alert telling you to buy something), it might be some sort of spyware/trojan that slows down your computer by working in a background and using your computer resources. if the problem is computer parasite, there's an easy way to check it and remove it by running an anti-spyware software. in case you don't have one, download spybot http://www.2-spyware.com/review-spybot-search-and-destroy.html
it's free and it's pretty much reputable

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 laptop 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.

1. Open your Start menu.
2. Click Run
3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"
4. In the "system configuration utility",
click either "service" or "startup" tab
5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.
6. Click "OK"

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

If this just started happening since you installed these programs, try stopping start-up programs that do not necessarily need to be running at start-up. If you are running Win XP there is a program that helps with start-up after you have check for spy ware, viruses, and not so necessary start-up programs. If you are technical Microsoft put a program out call 'BootVis' which can help start up times with windows XP search for in on Microsoft's website before using.

Answer 4

The reason it has slowed down is that you have a lot of programs trying to boot up at the same time and that is eating up all of your computers ram. Some of the ways to speed things up is get programs that optimize your computer. This works if your computer is using all of the ram it can.

Answer 5

As long as your operating system is Windows based you can pull the hard drive from your existing computer and add it to a new one that is WIndows based. Seriously though, most programs you are certain you need can be reinstalled or are available as improved versions on newer models. If you love the program, there were/are probably lots of people who also liked it which spawned re-development and improvement, all of which will be available to you on a new system.

Answer 6

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Your Computer slows down to a crawl ....

Computer completely slows down, bogged down, multi-tasking becomes impossible:

If there are not errors going on from operator error or faulty software freeze ups and so on, this can be a sign generally of two things. One, would be of course infestation of adware and spyware which will do this. The computer can slow down to a crawl - and there may be constant crashes and unexpected reboots caused by severe spywares that are actually transmitting your personal data back to the cyber criminlals or others and committing reboots and flushes and erasure of their tracks. SMTP outgoing mailers may have been installed that transmit data out to them. For sake of rule out process, you either use free scans to determine if your computer is infected with these - or actually install and use a known and trusted antispyware program to quarantine and delete them. If this does not clear things up significantly and almost instantly - then it is indeed time most likely for a RAM Memory Upgrade neccessary for further operation of the machine safely and efficiently.

If you have downloaded a lot of programs and have a lot of start up processes running you may need a RAM Memory Upgrade to be able to run things as normal again, or as expected. This would generally apply only if you have installed a lot of softwares and programs. The standard upgrade has been, in the Windows XP years, sometimes called the 512M RAM Upgrade. This means your RAM installed from the factory was probably at 256M RAM of processor Random Access Memory. This is kind of a cache of memory that start up programs are in to make things faster - like antivirus, antispyware, firewall, other programs installed like media and other applications that start up and run when you start your computer. This is farily simple, and can be done at home by ordering the correct upgrade - little electronic stick that snaps into the empty row inside the computer. To do it takes looking up your exact Model and what the limit is for the upgrade. The standard has been most Windows XP PCs were released with 256M RAM and the maximum size is 512M RAM. So the upgrade would be an additional 256M RAM memory stick thus making the new total 512M RAM. You can buy lower like a 128M RAM stick to add that would make your mazximum then 384M RAM. You would want to have the maximum size of 512M RAM obviously for fastest and safest operation, Safe so that running software does not fail. Software programs can become corrupted and useless when encountering low RAM. Most times you are going to get the Windows warning that your virtual memory is too low and Windows needs to adjust. You can temporarily adjust the maximum memory that Windows "borrows" in the settings:

Click > Start (lower left) > Control Panel > System > Advanced > Performance > Settings > click Adjust for Best Performance (note will revert to Classic graphics and click Okay to save settings) > click Advanced (same place) > Virtual Memory click Change > on C-Disk only you can set the maximum size available by clicking Custom ..... you can also click Reset to set things back to normal. Note with a RAM Memory Upgrade these limits will increase here.

You can view your current RAM installed by clicking Start > Control Panel > System

Note that the new PCs with Vista are like a whopping 1G (gigiabits) of RAM or more. This is best if you run broadband and download a lot of media and audio files - and the more RAM Memory you have installed generally allows the most multi-tasking.

Some Helpful Links:

How to Add Memory FAQ
for Personal Computers
http://www.cyberwalker.net/faqs/how-tos/ram-upgrade-faqs.html

Microsoft - Add more memory to your computer
If your computer seems slow, now's the time for additional RAM
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/moredone/addmemory.mspx

Ultimate Memory Guide
http://www.kingston.com/tools/umg/default.asp
Kingston has written the definitive document related to memory and the technology behind it. Everything you ever wanted to know about memory can be found here.

What is Computer Memory? RAM vs Hard Drive
http://www.weeno.com/art/0699/87.html

Answer 7

1. Reduce the number of programs that load on start-up.they take up a LOT of RAM, hence causeng the PC to slow down

2. Better still- upgrade your RAM

3. Go to Internet Explorer and open the TOOLS menu..there in INTERNET OPTIONS..click "delete cookies", "delete files" and "clear history"

4. Under Internet options again.. go to CONTENT tab and click "auto complete".. and then "clear forms" and "clear passwords"

5. Defragment your disk drives. (start menu - accessories - system tools - disk defragmenter)

Answer 8

You could set up your computer to boot only limited programs during start up. Then when you need the programs, they load on an as needed basis. I did this and my computer starts up in 22 seconds.

Answer 9

First of all, no one can answer this question without information about your system. You need to post what operating system you have, at least.

Download Belarc and get more information about your sytem before asking such a generic question.

How many programs, roughly?
How much memory do you have.
What kind of hard drive and how many gbs? etc etc.

Answer 10

Adding more RAM can make your computer faster. Also, a better processor.