I did a computer check and it says that my computer has the maximum amount of ram that can be used on it(256), but its moving slow. If I cant add anymore ram to make it speed up, what can I do. My disk space is at 75%. I have norton antivirus and check for viruses all the time???
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1 CanadaRAM // Oct 19, 2008
How do I make my machine run faster?
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First step is to make sure you have adequate RAM. For XP and Vista 2 GB of RAM is recommended.
256 MB of RAM would make XP, Vista or OSX run like a slug. If your machine is truly limited to 256, and you’re trying to run XP, then it is time for a new machine.
Sweep your machine clean of viruses and spyware - you’ve done this
Then, reduce the number of processes that it runs at startup - scanners, toolbars, automatic updating things, IM clients, whatever. Everything that runs in the background makes your machine a bit slower. Delete the c**pware that comes from the computer manufacturer that you never use.
To change Startup programs, use the System Configuration utility. Control Panel > Classic View > Administrative Tools > System Configuration utility
Or, get the Autoruns program (free) to turn off startup items http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
In Vista, Control Panel > Programs > click Change startup programs.
Remember that Windows needs a bunch of different startup resources, so don’t delete them unless you know what they are.
Turn off the eye-candy, the interface shadows and zooms. Set your Control panel for maximum performance.
Make sure your operating system, video and motherboard drivers, and system software are up to date.
Clean out caches with CCleaner http://www.ccleaner.com
Run Microsoft Disk Clean Up (All Programs > Accessories > System Tools)
Delete old programs that you never use.
If your hard drive is nearly full, either delete a bunch of stuff and defragment, or consider upgrading to a new larger, faster hard drive. Hard drives slow down dramatically as they fill up,
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,5155,00.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/maintain/improveperf.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/northrup_restoreperf.mspx
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/83ec0ffe-ee04-4d53-8b87-25d1f05c954e1033.mspx
2 jim // Oct 19, 2008
it’s slow…..because it’s ancient. 256mb is not exactly alot of memory nowadays. most people usually put 2-4gb of ram on average now. so it’s running slow just cuz it’s an old pc.
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