Just got my first ever computer, it has windows XP but its taking ages to load a page, this wasnt happening yesterday.\nI have norton anti virus & have scanned for threats, also has spyware done that as well, oh & spygate fire wall which is running normally.I havent a clue what to do next, i did delete temporary internet files as well. Any ideas for a complete novice?
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Congrats on your buy.I would suggest taking a non-credit introductory course to learn the basics.Alot you can teach yourself by experimentation.Have fun!!
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keep deleting your temporary internet files and unrequired cookies...they take up space and are not needed! \n\nRegularly update your windows security (turn on automatic updates - Control Panel-Security Settings-turn on automatic updates)\n\nDefragment your hard disc - Start-Accessories-System Tools-Disc Defragmenter
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Please have the patience to read ALL of these, everything I have mentioned is free:\n\n1.Download CCleaner from http://www.ccleaner.com/ and run it once daily before shutting down your computer. It removes all the trash files that are created while surfing through the net. Use its Issues section once every 2 weeks to delete all the unused registry keys. If you have a lot of Auto Start entries, then you can remove them from its Tools>Startup. But keep the important ones like firewall and the real-time protection shields of your anti-virus and anti-spyware.\n\n2.Keep a decent anti-virus, a strong firewall and two anti-spyware in your computer. Always keep the real time protection shield(or resident shield) of the anti-virus and one of the anti-spyware active. Update them and scan your computer once every week with both the anti-spyware and once every 2 weeks with anti-virus. I have given the links to some free and good anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall; get them all:\nAVG:\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/set...\n\nAdAware SE:- http://www.download.com/ad-aware-se-pers...\nSpyBot Search and Destroy: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/spy...\n\nComodo Personal Firewall: http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/d...\n\nNever keep two anti-virus or firewall on a single system. If you are already using a good anti-virus or firewall, then you need not download the corresponding one.\n\n3.Keep a virtual memory booster as an auto-start entry. It frees the clogged RAM. I use RAM Booster, which is very effective. Here is the link to download it:\nhttp://www.download.com/rambooster/3000-...\nAfter downloading it, follow the steps:\n*.Cilck on Edit>Options and tick the follow options:\n1.Set auto optimisation on\n2.Show CPU usage\n3.Start minimised\n4.Launch automatically at start up\nAlso, increase the auto optimisation level and 'Mb of RAM to free at auto level' as per your requirement.\n\n4.Keep at least 35% of your C: free. Transfer all the music, image and video files to other drives.\n\n5.Defragment your hard drives(especially C:) once every month. To defrag, go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Defragment.\n\n6.Get the free Google Web Accelerator to boost up your computer speed. \n   http://webaccelerator.google.com/\n\n\n\nAll these will most certainly speed up your computer. Good Luck!\n:-)
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Go to control panel to "Add/Delete Programs" and check for malware that may be there.  If you only have one spyware detection program, I strongly urge you to get a second one.  Also, be aware that some programs that *claim* to be spyware detection programs are actually spyware themselves!  If you got your program for free (other than Spybot) I'd be highly suspicious.  You might also consider restoring the computer to an earlier date's configuration using the restore feature of XP (Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore); restore it to a date BEFORE the slow-down occurred.
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Your computer is probably slowing the operation not the usb bus. Install windows defender, and avg free. Run both scans and then make sure that you have all the windows updates installed. If the PC is still slow you may need more RAM.
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Computer Slow\n \nDownload and then run startup.exe at: \n\nhttp://www.mlin.net/startupcpl.shtml......\n\nCan't live without it and windows...\n\nThen disable and/or uninstall whatever u don't need.\n\nJoe... \n\n\n\nComputer Virus/Spyware/Adware/Malware/etc\n\nAll free...\n\nDownload and then run Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic at:\n\nhttp://www.free-av.com/\n\nDownload and then run Spybot - Search & Destroy at:\n\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/\n\nDownload and then run Ad-Aware SE Personal at:\n\nhttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/\n\nJoe...
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It may not be a virus. Check your start up listings by going to Start, Run, key Msconfig, press Enter.  Click tab Startup.  I'd remove all items at startup except anti- spyware and anti-virus.  Press Apply and exit.  Then restart your computer and it should begin to run faster, unless you do have a virus.  Remember all items in Startup are also Icons on your sign on screen.\nGood Luck.  Send me an email for more ideas to speed up your machine. eugenehlambert@yahoo.com
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Computers can run slow for a number of reasons. The first think i would do is look at the system tray by the clock how many little icons are there if there is more that 7 you are running to many apps at start up. To fix this go to Start > Run > msnconfig > the last tab in the window that pops up > unchecked anything that does not look familiar. I would recommend doing disk cleanup and de-fragmenting as sudgested by another user. Also if your Internet program is running slow try going to the Internet Options in the control panel and clearing  the Cache, temporary Internet files and cookies. Don't worry there is hope. If all else fails take it to a local Compusa or Best buy and ask for help. Best buy has a service called Geek squad they are very skilled and can fix any computer problem.
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Try buying the latest version of Norton Anti-Virus, it sould like you have Spyware...a type of "virus" that slows your computor down.
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Norton slow down the  performance of the PC. However you could try the steps in the link below to increase the performance of the PC.\n\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?cc=us&docname=bph06569&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
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viruses,   spywares, ...\n\nbest advice?, get an antivirus, norton 2005 is the best, it comes with spyware control included, \n\ni also think that should get a techinician to take all those bad things from your computer out, then install the antivirus and your computer will be fine.He can also erase all the programs that you dont use, that will help your computer a lot cause it will have more memory, and it will run faster as the result.\n\nstop clicking and installing wallpapers and screensavers from the internet, that has a lot of viruses.\n\nthere are a lot of other causes that make your computer do that, but i think most of times are the problems that i just told you.\n\ngood luck :)
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When was the last time you had your computer scan for viruses and for spyware...? There is a good chance this could be the problem. However...\n\nI'm also thinking, if your computer does not have the needed amount of memory (RAM) installed to run _all_ your programs/applications (even programs running in the background, Ctrl-Alt-Del), it can cause a delay for programs you need to use now. If this is the case, then I would have more memory installed.\n\nBut have your computer scanned first before you go and try to buy RAM... Good luck.
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Good that you do adware and spyware cleaning regularly.\nDo you so files and registry cleaning regularly ? If not this could be the source of sluggish PC also. If you do not have a registry cleaner I recommend CClean ( freeware ). Go download. After cleaning do a disk C disfragmentation using\nWindow defragmentation files \nStart/Program/Accessories/system tools / defregmentation\n\nIf still sluggish , don't uninstall Norton but deactivate it\nfrom getting into setup files . \nGo download WinPatrol and deactivate it from boot files.\nThen you can manully use it when you need them.\n\nThen download AVG Anti Virus to use it for life monitoring\ninstead of Norton which historically have proven to slow\ndown setup.\n\nOr alternatively upgrade your RAM to 1.250 GigaBit.\n\nSO choose your options above. \n\nGood Lucj
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I'm not too sure what you said, but your best bet may be to reinstall windows. This solves many speed problems.\n\nAlso try checking for spyware with spybot.
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I have XP - IE6 - SP2 too it was animating fairly quick i thought, there was kind of a delay to start over (the page was blank for a bit) though. But maybe that was intended.\n\nIt might help to delete your temp internet files.
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Things to do to keep your computer running fast:\n\n1.) Install spyware protection. Use "Adaware Se" and "SpyBot Search & Destroy", both are free. Run a scan on each, at least, twice a week. Be sure to check for definition updates before running scans.\n\nGet "Adaware Se" here......\nhttp://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\nGet "SpyBot Search & Destroy" here.......\nhttp://www.spybot.info/en/index.html\n\n2.) Innoculate your PC from spyware. There is a program that keeps spyware from even being installed on the hard-drive in the first place. It's a free program called "SpywareGuard". Before running this program, scan with "Adware Se" and "Spybot" first, then open up "SpywareGuard" and check for definition updates, install updates, then do a "system snapshot" to keep the spyware in the definition database from ever installing on your PC. Remember, always scan with the two spyware programs I mentioned first ( check for updates), then use "SpywareGuard".\n\nGet "SpywareGuard" here........\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html\n\n3.) If you install and uninstall programs regularly, your hard-drive gets defragmented faster, this slows down the PC. Defrag your hard-drive about once a week if you're always adding and removing programs. Less often, if you don't, maybe once or twice a month. Use windows built-in defragment program for this, if you don't own a purchased one already.\n\n4.) Use a program to clean out all of the junk files accumulated on hard-drive over a period of time. The best free program on the market for this is called "CCleaner". This program cleans out the registry as well.\n\nGet "CCleaner" here.......\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/\n\n5.) Install more memory. The more programs you install and use, especially if you run several at one time, the more memory will be used up, this will bring your system to a crawl if you do not have sufficient enough memory installed to suppliment all of those programs being used. \n\nThere is a website with a free tool that scans your system to determine the kind of ram you have installed, the amount of that installed ram, how many slots are being used, and how many are available. This tool will determine the EXACT kind of ram you need, guaranteed!! You can then, either order that ram from their website, or, from some other source. \n\nThat website can be found here........\nhttp://www.crucial.com/\n\n6.) Always, and I mean ALWAYS use "FireFox" as your main browser. Internet Explorer is an ABSOLUTE spyware magnet......never ever use that browser unless your life depends on it.\n\nGet "FireFox" here........\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/firefox/\n\n7.) Be sure to stay far away from any "AOL" software products, this includes those free discs that are constantly being sent out to our homes. Stay away from any products associated with "AOL" as well. If you currently have any of this software installed on your computer, please uninstall it immediately!!!! This kind of software is the ULTIMATE in the area of PC parasites.......they will bring your system down in a hurry!!\n\nHere's to speedy times ahead. :)
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Check the firewall again .. or remove it and re install it .. and then check cookies stuff.. and For a better results try creating a new user .. or ... that is much Better : Re install windows from its original CD if you can .. it will take about 1 hour