yes my puter is running slow,i have dfrag ran virus protection is there something else to did to do?

Answer 1

Scan with Ad Aware 2007 free http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php and Spybot-S&D http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

Some standard answare:

Try scanning in safe mode with network.
Tap F8 when booting your computer. Choose safe mode with network.

Start in safe mode with network.
Start -> Run: and type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html... (Enter/OK)
Scan your computer.
If you fin something; delete it. Restart and do the same again. When the scanner finds nothing this scan is finish.

Reboot again in safe mode with network.
Start -> Run: type iexplore http://www.ewido.com/en (Enter/OK)
Scan your computer.
If you fin something; delete it. Restart and do the same again. When the scanner find nothing this scan is finish.

*NOTE: Do not surf the net or open any programs when doing this scans. This because you can start spyware/adware/viruses manually.

Now your computer is clean and you can reboot back to normal mode.

Now you need to download some security if you don't have it.

Download the new free version of Ad Aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...
and Spybot-S&D http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index...

Download a free antivirus program like AVG, Avast or BitDefender.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://www.avast.com/
http://www.bitdefender.com/product-14-en...

Also have a firewall. ZoneAlarm has a free one http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...

*NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer. Anti-adware/spyware are ok to have more of.

Also use Firefox or Opera as browsers. They are safer then IE.

Answer 2

You should definitely run anti spyware scan. Once your computer is clean of any malware, you can do 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 50% more resources and speed
if you follow the tips.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/how-to-speed-up-my-computer.html

Answer 3

nicely Avast is in all probability the least complicated determination for your self. have a glance on the person instruction manual on an identical time as your at it. And eliminate spyware commonplace practitioner. in many cases anti-virus courses use device components so as that they in many cases sluggish the computing device down, yet reckoning on hardware and settings, in many cases its the two minimum to no longer important, and in many cases its uncommon that it could make a extensive impact on device overall performance. besides the fact that some anti-virus courses are very poorly optimized and could have a considerable impact or your computers overall performance.

Answer 4

you can choose what progams run in the back ground by start

Answer 5

if your runnign a windows OS aside from 2k, you might also try going to start > run and entering msconfig. from there go to the start up tab and uncheck stuff you don't need to start with the computer. this will free up rescources and can help your pc run more eficientaly. if your runnign 2k, you have to do this in the registry. if your not familier with the registry. consult an expert. if you mess it up, your screwed.

Answer 6

there are many things it could be try adding more ram this should help if not murder the computer don't get a new processor they are very expensive probably more than the computer is worth so if adding more ram does not help sell donate throw out he window or some other creative idea to the computer and get a new one

Answer 7

Here is a good guide for getting rid of spyware http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

Answer 8

Have done a spyware scan ?

Answer 9

you can optimize it, there are some programs that will automate this for you and advise you what you need to do:

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Answer 10

You may need baseball bat take to computer. Fix problem.