ok, so its a dell dimension, not that old, does not have that much on it, runs windows Xp, and is slower than a turtle. whats wrong with it??
i cant seem to figure out why its so slow. ive cleared the temporary internet files, cookies and every thing else i could think of. granted it is a cheap computer, but still. HELP PLZ??
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1 Eduardo Dominguez // Jul 19, 2008
visited too many porn sites
2 Edward1983 // Jul 19, 2008
try these applications downloadable from http:www.freewarefiles.com
ccleaner, regscrubxpvista, argente registry cleaner, glary utilities
they will all scour the registry and other areas and rid it of unwanted, invalid or old registry entries and files
download and install AVG free version
http://free.avg.com
3 topcat3479 // Jul 19, 2008
First, check to see if you picked up any adware or a virus( they take up RAM, which slows your computer) . Next, see if you have a lot of programs running in memory (hit CTRL, ALT, and DEL keys at the same time). It could be you just don't have enough memory to be running all those programs, so you would either have to get more memory, or stop running all of the programs running in memory. But I also like cleaning the registry, too (like Edward 1983 says).
4 Rodger R // Jul 19, 2008
try:
1)defrag, start > all programs > accessories > system tools > disk defragment
2) Run a registry cleaner. I use one from eusing.com. It is free and has never given me any grief.
3) if you aren't running good internet security, it is possible your computer has been taken over by a trojan; sending out email you can't even see, etc.
I highly recommend McAfee. You can download this from their web site and it will run a system scan, delete any malware, adware, trojuns, or viruses, before installing itself and protecting you for a one year subscription. ~$50.
5 Mickey L // Jul 19, 2008
If your virus/spyware free, there are a couple things you can do get your computer working faster. If you using your computer for normal stuff and not gaming. You don't always need more RAM you just need to perform a few maintenance task.
First, if you haven't cleaned your registry in a while. This is necessary. Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, un-installs etc. Each one of those events produces a key. That key needs your PC's resources and free space. So, if you clean your registry, you make more resources available for speed. Do a registry scan if you got more than 20 errors you should clean it.
http://www.delete-computer-history.com/what-is-the-best-registry-cleaner.html
2. Clear your Windows cache files, this is your temporary file. It can grow up to a large volume and stop your computer from using RAM properly. In a sense slow it down by preventing it from using free space.Here is how:
1. Quit Internet Explorer, Firefox, or any other web browser
2. Click Start, click "Control Panel", and then double-click "Internet Options".
3. On the General tab, click "Delete Files" under Temporary Internet Files.
4. In the Delete Files dialog box, click to select the "Delete all offline content" check box , and then click OK.
5. Click OK.
3. Manage your startups. Your excess CPU usage is due to too many programs running in the background. You can cut these to barebones by alter your msconfig. Here is how:
1. Open your Start menu.
2. Click Run
3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"
4. In the "system configuration utility",click either "service" or "startup" tab
5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.
6. Click "OK"
Other great tip is increasing your virtual memory to simulate more RAM. This will give you a bit more resources for multiple program use or CPU heavy programs.
Hope this link helps. Shows you how to do everything step by step. You should get a least 60-120% more resources and speed
if you follow the tips.
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