My laptop is running very slow and is constantly freezing. Im guessing its because I don’t have enough memory. My laptop has 512 mb, which i know isn’t a lot, and it uses around 330 mb, so it uses around 80% physical memory. It uses windows vista, which i hear is pretty slow. So i just wanted to ask whether its slow because of not enough memory or other problems. It would be helpful if u give tips on how to make it run a little faster.
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1 Nero // Oct 25, 2008
Delete any files you don’t need, and any programs clogging up your C drive. Then empty your recycle bin and your temporary internet files (internet > tools > options).
Also, defragmenting your computer will help, and run a virus check. You may have some spyware/adware/a virus making your computer run slow.
It is likely it is your memory, though. You can buy more memory for cheap! :]
Hope this helps.
2 David R // Oct 25, 2008
you should get it up to at least 2gb ram vista needs at least 1gb>you may try ready boost don’t know if it will work
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx?wt_svl=10073XPHa1&mg_id=10073XPHb1
3 TGV // Oct 25, 2008
There is no way Vista will run smooth on 512 MB of RAM. However, there are always things to try: use CCleaner to delete all the junk files; use Startup Mechanic to determine which progs start with the OS and disable those you don't actually use; scan for malware with SpyBot S&D; defragment drives with Auslogic Disk Defrag; clean your Windows registry with Eusing Registry Cleaner; make sure you have latest stable drivers for all your hardware. All utilities above are freely available on the Internet.
4 Shawn E // Oct 25, 2008
The minimum requirements for vista is 512 MB of system memory.20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space.
On the other hand you may have a virus this site may help,
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
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