Computer speed?

Question

This is what i do everyday
1.Defrag
2.Disc-cleanup
3.virus scan
4. sypware scan

Once a week i run a ccleanup program that deletes unnesacary files that take up space.

So the question is, is their anything else i can do to speed up my computer with out buying anything.

like anything simple that has a good effect.

Thanks

Answer 1

DSL if you do not already have it. It should be available through your company....

Answer 2

properly, whether that's slower than it was, getting greater ram probably won't help lots because of the fact the priority has greater to do with classes affecting how briskly the laptop can run. Ram is purely the intense velocity memory for lively working classes so in case you're actually not maxing it out besides including greater isn't gonna do lots. Defragmenting the no longer basic force, updating antivirus and scanning the entire gadget, downloading ccleaner (seek for it, basic to discover) and working that each you will help get a working laptop or laptop working proper back. i do no longer likely have the rest to assert without understanding greater specifics approximately what's somewhat the priority.

Answer 3

Ok, with all that mess you must be using Windows. Its a horrible system when it comes down to maintenance - it slows down like a lame dog. Ouch!

You'll also need to defrag your registry

http://www.auslogics.com/en/

and page files

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Utilities/PageDefrag.mspx

Don't use the built-in defrag as its crap. Use this one instead, selecting the right option for you:

http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/

If you love the cut-down version of disk-keeper so much, then at least set:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Dfrg \ BootOptimizeFunction \ Enable to Y

Also check out BootVis:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BootVis

As you're well aware, Microsoft have the worst operating system security record on the planet - thats why you've got those two bolt-ons for anti-virus and anti-spyware. These things eat system resource. Its worth your while looking around at other software to see what feels best. Personally I like Sophos - it protects against spyware, viruses, trojans, adware and other "potentials", all with a low footprint.

If you've got enough RAM then decreasing your virtual memory (preferably to 0) will give you a boost. If you don't, then at least set a fixed size page file.

Turn off all "visual effects" you don't need.

Set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SYSTEM \ CurrentControlSet \ Control \ Session Manager \ Memory Management \ PrefetchParameters \ EnablePrefetcher to 5

Turn off indexing:
* Start
* Click 'Settings'
* Click 'Control Panel'
* Double-click 'Add/Remove Programs'
* Click the 'Add/Remove Window Components'
* Uncheck the 'Indexing services' box
* Click ‘Next’

Answer 4

what operating system are you running (please say xp). I would reccommend running a full system scan fixing errors (requires a restart) weekly. Also, when setting up your system there are formatting options you can use to ensure a snappy performance. A separate partition for the page file that you assign as permanent is a good way to keep your temp and random files from interfering with virtual memory.

Answer 5

Do a search on *.tmp and ~*.* files. Delete them.

Click START, SEARCH, and type in asterisk dot tmp and ok. These are unnecessary temporary files.

Do the same with tilde asterisk dot asterisk. These are unnecessary tilde files.

Also, edit the startup items. Click START, RUN, and type in MSCONFIG. Click the tab marked STARTUP. Everything with a checkmark starts with the computer.

Don't just wholesale uncheck stuff, though. Do a search on startup files and research what each one is. If you consider it unnecessary, turn it off.

Answer 6

there are patch programs for vista and xp that are supposed to speed things up, vistatweak for example. Also newer flash drives come with Windows Ready Boost, which turns it into a cache, making slight difference in speed. If you can pick up a 2gig flash card for $15 it might be worth a try.

Answer 7

Yes.

Start --> Run --> Msconfig

You need to take a look at the "startup" options, and disable any programs which you don't need that launch as your computer starts up (real player, itunes, quicktime etc.)

Answer 8

see what is running in the background. you can check that with control alt delete. look online to see what programs you can stop running and that will speed up your computer a lot.

Answer 9

Hey, my daddy's computer is slow, too. He uses defrag. I know, it doesn't always work. He told me. Try this. OK? 'K.

Answer 10

increase the computer's virtual memory.

- right click on my computer
- click on 'properties'
- click on the 'advance' tab
- click on 'performance settings'
- increase the virtual memory ...

this should help....