My computer is so slow today?

Question

What do I need to do to fix it?

Answer 1

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1. Go to Start --- Run --- Type "msconfig" Enter --- Go to Startup --- Remove all programs on the list. Save and Apply. Restart later.

2. Go to Start --- All Programs --- Accessories --- System Tools --- Disk Cleanup --- Remove all including temporary internet files.

3. Restart the computer

4. Go to http://www.free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us... and download AVG antivirus. Download updates and scan your harddrive.

5. Follow step 4 except go to http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl... then download from Safer Network and install Spy Bot Search and Destroy. Download updates and scan your computer.

6. If that remains unfix, you need to get more system memory.

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Answer 2

There are so many answers to this question; I am assuming you are using a PC. Aside from switching to Mac, I would start by clearing off any unneeded files from your hard drive, then use a program like 'AdAware' or 'Spybot Search & Destroy' to check your computer for spyware which can affect your computer's performance. Also empty your cookies and internet cache, as every page you visit on the internet is stored in your browser so that it will load quickly the next time you visit the same page.

And, if all else fails, restart the computer- sometimes that's all it takes.

Answer 3

Are your sure it's your PC, and not the network you're talking on that's slow? Sometimes networks get bogged down with traffic, making it seem like it's your PC that's slow.

If your PC has been fine, and just seems slow today, it's probably the network. If your PC seems slow from now on, it probably really IS your PC. There are several simple things you can do yourself to speed things up, most of which have to do with freeing up space on your hard drive, or reducing the amount of fragmentation inside the hard drive. Look in your Help section for information on how to delete no-longer-needed information your PC has stored off the internet. Look on your PC for an application called Defrag and run it. If your disc is nearly full, off load some of the contents to CD
or an external hard drive, so your PC has more memory to work with.

Answer 4

Check out my list - go through it one at a time. I'm sure it will speed things up.

1. Set wallpaper and screensavers to blank or none — they run continuously in the background and use memory.
-----right-click on the desktop, select Properties
-----click the screensaver tab, on the left where it says "screensaver," select none.
-----click the desktop tab, for background, select none
2. Review your start menu – remove anything you don’t need on a daily basis — load games, etc. on an as-needed basis.
-----click Start, Settings, Taskbar and Start Menu
-----click the Start Menu tab
-----select a program you do not want to load at Startup, then click remove.
-----Caution -- do not touch anything you are not sure of or you will mess up your computer royally.
3. From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options: delete cookies, delete files (offline), and clear history. (You can also set days to store history to 0.)
----- These actions will clear your computer’s cache. (For a description of cache, go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/ph/yahoo/mail/access/access-27210.html )
4. Run Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, Defrag at least every two weeks (the more frequently they are run, the less time they take).
-----These can be found in Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools.
5. Periodically, click Start, Programs, Run — then type ipconfig renew
(that’s ipconfig space renew).
6. Optional: Speed vs Goodies — in the Control Panel, System, Advanced, Performance, Settings — you can have visual effects or let Windows select the best options. I am using “Best Performance.” Your choice.
These things should increase speed and free up memory as much as possible.

Answer 5

hey mary u posted the same question 5 times, if i were u id erase the other 4 it makes u look stupid

Answer 6

Use these 3 free tools from MSFT

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