My computer is so slow! I thought that if i had deleted some files for more memory it would work better and I defragment it like 2 times a day but it still lags! What do I need to fix this without paying alot of money?
2007-08-03 15:51:38 · 14 answers · asked by tophertoad 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Clean your registery
2007-08-03 15:59:42 · answer #1 · answered by PixieStix 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, the amount of memory on your computer doesn't do anything for it's speed. A computer's speed lies in its RAM (random access memory) and it's processor. Running processes use up RAM, so hit ctrl+alt+del and click on the "processes" tab (if you have XP)..then check which programs are using the most CPU power and\or memory. If you find a program that looks like it could be the problem, then select it and hit "End Process". Of course, make sure you don't need it first.
Also, if your computer's more than 3 years old it's probably time to get a new one anyways.
2007-08-03 23:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by dark_pegasus333 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try an online virus/spyware scanner. If it is Windows XP, go to start, run, msconfig, click ok and click on stratup tab. Uncheck all startup items and restart the computer. (You will get a message about the computer being in a selective startup when restarting the computer, click ok on that.) Check to see if the computer is running quicker or not, if it is, start to check the startup items one at a time until the computer lags, then either remove the program associated with it or contact the program manufacturer.
2007-08-03 22:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by Orionsend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a registry cleaner can fix your computer and then make your computer faster,Why?the reason is that there may be some regsitry errors and remnant,corrupt files and temp files in your computer to cause "computer slow".
Everytime you install and uninstall software on your computer and surfing online you create junk in the computer registry.over time, the registry can grow to enormous proportions, especially if the various programs you've installed do not do a good job of deleting and/or updating it's Registry entries.You need to scan and clean your computer with registry cleaner to make it fast.Good Regisry Cleaner will improve your computer and Internet performance dramatically!It even can speed up your computer by 300% or more!
There are some comparison and review of TOP 5 registry cleaners.
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You can download and scan your computer for free.
2007-08-04 23:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without adding money the easiest way to make your computer faster is to uninstall all your uneeded programs. We all have old programs that we don't really need, well these programs use memory especially if the load at start up.
The second possible thing is that your user profile may be corrupt. Try creating another user account and see if it is any faster when using that account. If it is then login to that account and move all your stuff over.
2007-08-04 01:09:48 · answer #5 · answered by Sean M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
first of all, deleting files only frees up hard disk space. You memory is is used to run processes. In addition to defrag, you should also use disk cleanup. if you have winXP, hit start, all programs, accesories, system tools, disk clean up. also, go into control panel and click on internet settings, and delete saved web files. another thing that WILL slow your computer down is adware and virus'. You might try using a free program such as NoAdware. you can usually download it at http://www.downloads.com and http://www.pcworld.com
2007-08-03 23:00:00 · answer #6 · answered by morgan74017 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
what are the specs of your computer? maybe its too old to handle such programs. Anyways, you can try running an anti-virus check, maybe your computer is infected. And spyware check also. Because, some virus and spywares trigger the slow processes of your computer. And also, try a registry check. But you need programs such as "tune-up". Most of these programs are downloable via internet.
2007-08-03 22:57:47 · answer #7 · answered by mark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off go to
http://www.jlcustompc.com
and click free PC tools link on the home page and download Advance Windows Care and run it also
Click
Start>Run then type MSCONFIG > services > check the box hide all Microsoft services> then click disable all > now click the startup tab and disable all then restart your PC!
It should run like brand new but you will need to turn things like you Anti-virus on manually!
2007-08-03 22:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by notyoume 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remove unused programs. Remove all old data, Remove screensaver, Remove programs that monitor PC and run in the background (Except Anti virus). Cannot advise on upgrade as your system info was not provided. Good luck.
2007-08-03 23:00:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably just need some more RAM.
Download CPUZ here...
http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
...to determine what kind you need (what speed, etc).
Also, to have a smooth running PC, I recommend having at least 1 GB of RAM installed.
Hope this helps! :)
2007-08-03 22:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add more ram memory. go to the manufacturers website & check out the specs for your pc & see what it suggests to use for an upgrade.
2007-08-03 22:58:31 · answer #11 · answered by crazzeecathy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋