how do i make my computer load faster?
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Load as in start up? The main culprit in slow startup is a ton of useless garbage in startup. Go to Start>Run and type msconfig and go to the startup tab. Uncheck programs you don't want to start, which should be almost everything.\nAnother program that makes it easier to manage startup is tune-up utilities 2006. Will also clean out junk files and registry too which helps. Free trial for 30 days. Also C-Cleaner is free and does this too.\nhttp://www.tune-up.com/\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com/ccdownload.asp
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Keep in mind your computer needs memory to operate efficiently. Now for example, when you first bought your computer it didn't have too many programs loaded on it, over time you add programs that create startup items (programs that load when the desktop loads) and this increased the time it takes for the computer to load your desktop. Now when your tech came out and installed anti virus software on the computer, this added another program to load at startup, thus increasing the time for the desktop to load. Best thing to do is upgrade your memory (RAM). RAM isn't to expensive and will definately speed up your computing.
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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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99% of it doesn't work and will make your computer go slower.\n\nIf you want to speed it up remove the things that load on start-up, de-frag your drive, remove un-needed files, and un-install anything you don't use.
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be sure to defrag your hard drive. when you install more that a few programs its always a good idea to do so. May increase your performance speed. also do a registry clean up
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It's very possible that you have a virus, or spyware, or even more probable, a trojan.  Clean it out, and it should be faster.  Also try defragmenting the hard drive as well.
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It depends how old, and what spec. There are ways to speed up any PC, for example:\n\n* Uninstall all programs that you no longer use\n* Stop programs from opening on start up (check your system tray). Far too many programs decide they're so important they must always be open, or come with useless add-ons like calendar checkers for print studios\n* Cut back on the number of fonts you have installed - if you don't use them, remove them, or get a program which will load them only when you want them. They are always there, taking up memory whether you need them or not.\n* Don't store files on your desktop - put them somewhere else and leave a link to the folder - this should make your PC start a little faster\n* Defragment your disk - it only provides a small speedup, but it wasn't the last piece of cake, etc.\n\nThe most efficient upgrade is usually more memory - but this is isn't something where you get an effect the more you add - but quite often this is a bottleneck on older systems. It's hard to judge without knowing what your system is or how you use it, though.
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http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/pc-running-slow.html
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The cheapest and most effective way is to add more memory. Whatever you've got in there now, double it.\n\nAlso, consider removing Norton (which is a crock) and replacing it with AVGFree from Grisoft (www.grisoft.com). It's much, much faster.
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delete the stuff that you dont need\ndefragment (start > program files > accessories > system toold > system defragmenter)\nupgrade your memory to a faster one
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Read the sted by step article provided by Microsoft.\n\n4 Ways to Speed Up Your Computer's Performance\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx
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A little bit more... And check out the link for other tips to speed up your machine.\n\nNow to start open up Mozilla Firefox and in the address bar type ''about:config''.\n\n1. Find '' network.http.pipelining'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n2. Find '' network.http.proxy.pipelining'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n3. Find '' network.http.pipelining.maxrequests'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to 20.\n4. Find '' browser.turbo.enabled'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n5. Find '' network.dns.disableIPv6'' in the list. When you have found it set the value of it to ''True''.\n6. Now right click anywhere within the Firefox window and select ''New Integer'' and call it ''nglayout.initialpaint.delay'' Then set its value to 0.\n7. Now right click anywhere within the Firefox window and select ''New Integer'' and call it ''browser.cache.memory.capacity'' and set a value that suits you for a cache size for this browser, I do reccomend setting a lower amount than 50mb as this will increase computer performance.E.g 16mb ( 16000). <- keep this higher  if you want to concentrate on browser performance.
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Running more applications won't make your computer run any faster.  What you'll need to do is reduce the load on your computer by running fewer applications while playing CS or increasing the power of your computer to handle the load.  If you need help, you should try some registry cleaners.
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Try..\nDeleting temporary files\nDisc cleanup\nDefrag\nIf it still runs slow get an expert to look at it.
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first, try to defrag you haddisk - then try to cleanup you Harddisk ... both of them are in System Tools. Then scan you computer for virus or spyare... you can downlaod some free ware to scan you laptop\n\nafter you done things above and computer still slow - then u should upgrade you ram ..
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If you want to go the pricey way, you can get more RAM which allows programs to run. However, it may be cheaper and maybe better if you try these:\n1) Clear your unnecessary files by right clicking on your C drive and clicking on disk cleanup. At least remove temp and internet files.\n2) Remove any unwanted programs by going to control panel then clicking on add/remove programs.\n3) Run a disk defrag by clicking on programs, accessories, then system tools.\n4) Check your startup folder and make sure your computer isn't running any pointless programs at startup. This could drag on if your computer is not very fast to begin with.\n5) Refer to the first sentence if this will float your boat.
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buy more ram, and install it\n\nDelete your temp internet files\n\nDelete your history\n\nAnd delete your cookies\n\nYOu can also take off programs that you are no longer using or wont use\n\nYou can also defragment your computer after all this is done, and I guarntee it will run faster!!