My Pc has recently really slowed down in speed, i.e. it takes longer to load programs and booting the computer takes a long time. I removed pretty much all the unnecessary software, now if i deleat, say update 6 out of 10 java updates, does that help or does it disturb the program. Also any other tips?
My PC doesn't have any viruses (at least Mc Afee says so) Thanks a lot
2007-09-04 08:47:30 · 16 answers · asked by londres2424 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Here are the easy and free things you can do to increase your computer's performance:
1) Clean up the disk. Uninstall unneeded programs (especially those that run at startup and/or put something in the system tray), run Disk Cleanup, and defragment the drive. This is a good first step that will almost always take a few seconds off boot time and application loads for any computer.
2) Stomp auto-starting programs. Click Start > Run and type "msconfig" at the prompt. Click the Startup tab and look at all that junk that loads when you launch your PC. Do you really need "Adobe Reader Speed Launch"? Probably not. Turn off anything else that looks useless, but be careful not to disable your anti-virus and important system components.
3) Run a full anti-virus and anti-spyware scan. I would recommend using AVG Free Anti-virus, Spybot - Search and Destroy spyware remover and Ad-aware spyware remover. These programs are all free.
4) Clean up the registry. CCleaner, available at http://www.ccleaner.com is free and worth running. It will also remove unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space.
2007-09-04 08:54:27 · answer #1 · answered by Samuel Adams 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the best and easiest way to speed up your computer is to keep the amount of applications in the background that are running to a bare min. A lot of applications load on startup, that you don't really need. Got to Start>Run>type msconfig and then select the startup tab. Uncheck everything you don't need from in there and reboot. You can also hit cntl alt del and look at the running processes and see if anything non essential is running. Defragging your hard drive might speed you up a little as well. As for music or games, always get the latest drivers for your sound card and vid card, and get the latest codecs. They will help speed things up usually.
2016-03-17 23:39:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple of things to remember is that everytime you visit any site on the web you download several things on your computer, from cookies to scripts and sometimes even video content.
There are several things that can help keep all of this unneccessary junk to a minimum.
Go to start lower left then choose all programs, then accessories then system tools, the use of disc cleanup once a week will help a ton.
Next, go on Google and type in Spybot Search and Destroy it is Freeware Shareware and use it once a week.
Same with Lavasofts Adaware-7
The advent of using the 3 mentioned above will help a bunch, in addition when you use your web browser go to the top menu bar and choose tools and then Internet Options. When this box opens you can delete Cookies, Online content and just about anything that has been downloaded by web browsing. Just be carefull not to delete bookmarks if they are important to you. Even though they will free up a ton of space you will losse all of them.
This should help a bunch, remember to keep McAfee up to date buy purchasing the renewel every year.
Don
2007-09-04 09:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.healthboostpc.com
It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.
2014-09-02 04:29:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to always run a spyware and virus sweep. Just a small amout of spyware can cause your computer to run a bit slow.
I would say to google "accelerate speed on personal pc"
That would be the best start!! If you find out let me know, for my brother in law. His computer is 4 years old and slow!!
2007-09-04 08:56:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer has lots of programs that start when you start your PC.
All are using RAM and CPU even if your not using that program.
Most of these do not need to run at start-up.
Yahoo messenger, Nero, Quicktime, Realplayer, Power DVD, etc
Read the page on my PC help site on using Msconfig.
http://www.phpbbserver.com/stevie19605/viewtopic.php?t=30&mforum=stevie19605
2007-09-04 08:54:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
press delete when it starts up or f-4 or whatever it says to enter the bios. Then go into the bios menu and find the clock speed settings and turn up the processor / clock speed, this will multiply the speed of the computer and make it run way faster.
2007-09-04 08:56:24 · answer #7 · answered by Buckwheat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you don't have things running on start up. Take off programs you don't use then defrag it. Make sure you don't have any spyware on your computer, or ad ware. Keep your os updated. If you have done all these things, and it does not seem to be any faster, may need to upgrade memory, or your harddrive. I have no idea how old your computer is. Find a registry cleaner they have free software. Use it.
2007-09-04 08:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by krennao 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple... dont buy stuff.... take out stuff.... from your RAM that is... most computers are slowed down beoucse lack of RAM (Random Access Memory) go to the lower right side of your computer and take remove unnessary idems (adobe, Nero, Ect.) then go to Start>>Run>>MSConfig and edit what starts when you startup your computer.. this will GREATLEY increase the speed of your computer becouse you will have little or no applications running while you are trying to do whatever you are trying to do... give it a try... trust me it helps!!!
2007-09-04 08:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by Hayabusa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Delete/Backup unneeded files from your hard drive. Delete temporary internet and install files. (this can accumlate to Gigs of Data if left unchecked)
Download and Run an Anti-Spyware/Malware Progra (Such as Ad-Aware or SpyBot).
Defragment your Hard drive. (Right-Click on the drive from My Computer to see the options)
Take unnecessary programs out of your "start up" folder.
2007-09-04 09:03:59 · answer #10 · answered by Neo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋