why is my computer slow?
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There's a lot of things that can contribute, spyware is a big one or if you have never cleaned your files or had cookies deleted that can cause a problem too. \n\nIf you have msn and you want a customer service # I can send that to you. I don't want to get in trouble for doing it publicly . Just message me and I will send it to you. \nTHey are really good they will walk you through the steps of cleaning out files and so on and give you tips on preventing spyware and things\n\nHave you done a virus scan lately? that helps too. \nI would suggest installing adware, it's a great program that searches for spyware. \n\nIt's frustrating. \nMake sure that your messenger has a firewall installed on it too. If it doesn't that will slow you down quite a bit too\n\n\nTo test for that you will see two computer icons at the lower right hand corner of your screen \nRight click, it will say open network connections, click on that. then you will get a box that shows your internet connection IF The connection does not say firewalled, then what you do is right click on the computer that shows your connection click on properties, the advanced tab and their should be a box that you need to put a checkmark in that states to protect your computer. \n\nI hope these suggestions are helpful
284422
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.
463610
Ya.  if it gets slow just reinstall windows.  It is sooo fast!
1064543
usually, PC slowdown can be attributed to unwanted programs running in the background. by typing in 'msconfig' in start>run\nyou can select which programs to turn off...\n\nas a useful guide of which things you need or don't need, try answers that work...\n\nhttp://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm\n\nthis gives a list of processes and what they do, so you can tell if you can get rid of them...
1073094
The only way to sort this problem out is to reformat your hard drive and allocation the correct allocation ( set to auto ).\n\nYour hard drive has been formatted with a compressed filing system which not only makes your pc slower, but limits you to what you can do with your drive.
495576
Its probably ur motherboard's that causing the slow down. Try reinstalling ur drivers for ur pc (graphics card, sound etc.). If it doesnt work, reinstalling SP2 might help, most of the time, its just a rare one-time error
320964
Your computer is probably getting slow because of spy-ware or a virus,or maybe you need to update your computer
561723
well, it can be anything like spyware, adware, bugs, virus, your hard disk over loaded, cookies....it may slow down your systems.
656397
I doubt that. Try checking your computer memory. If you have too many things stored on your pc it could slow your computer speed. Delete the items you don't need or store less relevant files to a cd. You could also try compressing folders to save space. If there are programs on your laptop that you don't need, uninstall them. This should help a lot since programs are usually very large in size. If you have files in your Temporary Internet Folder, this could also be removed. If you follow one or more of these tips your computer should speed up shortly after.\n\nHope I was able to help :)\n\nPs: If you're having problems doing any of these tasks, send me a message and I'll try to help you out.
791279
I'm not sure, my computer is to slow. But check out this web site it might help you.
378280
There must be a virus on your computer that is slowing your pc down.I have faced this problem before of the pc hanging on using the internet.Use a good security software to clean up ur disks.
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I suspect that you either have spyware/malware on your system that is slowing it down or you have a bunch of programs/processes being started on your system that he does not. I would get spybot Search and Destroy to check for possible infections and then use the advanced mode start up tool to optimize your system start up. As his machine is the same, you have a good template for what is needed and what is not.
973169
the computer just might be slow
538999
it depends on your connection to the Internet being one factor.\n\nAlso you need to check if you have enough memory and space on your hard drive. \n\nMake sure you have an anti-spy ware program like spy doctor or ad aware that you use regularly to clean your computer to check for viruses and spy ware that may be causing your computer to slow down or even stop.
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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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There can be alot of reasons why your computer is running really slow. You might want to get someone to come out to the house and take a look at it. If you have all of your information backed up you might want to reload the OS. Go to your computer manufacturers web site and you will be able to get the instructions from there.
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Could be any number of reasons! \n\nPost your PC specs and it will be easier to help you.\n\nAt a guess you might:-\n1. Need more RAM\n2. Need to defrag your harddrive\n3. Your PC may be overheating\n4. You may need to reinstall Windows.\n\nAnd the list goes on and on...