My computer is running slow, any suggestions?
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You should do the following simple steps:\n\n1. Run Disk clean-up. Then delete unused files. (start>program>accessories>sys... tools> disk clean-up)\n2. Check for disk errors. (right click on a disk-drive>properties>tools >error checking, then restart)\n3. Run disk defragmenter, don't care what it says, just run it. \n4. Delete cookies. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n5. Delete cache or temporary files. (you can do it from your browser options) or, click on 'start", 'run', type 'temp' then click ok. Whatever shows up, just delete.\n6. Delete all history files. (you can do it from your browser options, or, CTRL + H, then delete)\n7. Empty recycle bin.\n8. Delete unused icons & short-cuts from anywhere including desktop.\n9. Uninstall any software or game that you use only once or twice in a week.\n10. Delete temporary internet files. (you can do it from your browser options: tools>internet options)\n11. Delete all recent files. (click on start, click run, then type "recent", delete all the files which show up)\n12. Run a full virus scan. If any threat found, eliminate that completely.\n13. Run a software which can remove any spyware or adware.\nLike: Ad Aware, Windows defender etc.\n\nIf you did these all at the same time, restart your computer. All these to be done once in a week if possible, depending on the frequency of use of your PC.\n\n■ Updating: (Needed only when updates are available)\n14. Update your Windows by installing latest updates.\n15. Update your audio & video drivers.\n16. Update softwares, browsers, games that you use.\n\n\n■ It is, however, highly recommended to upgrade your system RAM upto 1024 mb. 256 mb (it's not kb) is not enough for these days. \nA 512 mb of RAM module should cost no more than $50.
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to many programs running ? not enuff ram ? to many pages open ?? try defrag and disk clean up.
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Run Defrag. \nDownload and run spybot.\nDownload and run adaware.\n\nThat's a good start.
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When you uninstall prograhms sometimes stuff is left on the registry that takes up time the computer looks for stuff that has been deleated. Try editing the registery for un needed items. this is where some spyware is hiding that slows down the computer. Try useing Adaware and registery cleaner proghams. Also run disk cleanup and defragment the hard drive.
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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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If your computer is running slowly, I suggest you click the link provided below to download, read, and follow instructions in this guide.  Unless there is a problem with your hardware (dying HDD, for example) then I GUARANTEE reading this guide will help.  Your system will be faster than it was when you first pulled it out of the box and set it up.\n\nhttp://www.tweakguides.com/TGTC.html
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Delete the History,temp internet files and cookies. Also clean the registry using a registry cleaner. This should speed up your PC.
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proberly to many programs running in the background, eg if u have more than 10 icons near the clock on the right hand corner. \nu need to remove some of them from the startup options.\nalso do a scandisk, defrag, diskcleanup etc.. \nuninstall some programs u dont use etc
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If you have internet explorer - TOOLS\ninternet options - delete temp files - ok\n\nhow long has it been since you defragged your computer\n..I do it weekly)\nand check disk for errors - monthly\n\nshould help your performance - AND\n\nhow many programs are you running at one time\n<CTRL> <ALT>  delete \nchoose Task manager - and close anything that you are not using\nuses up your RAM (how much do you have)\nmy game computer has 2 gig of RAM\n\nbest of luck
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Hi there\n\nIf you are looking to increase the speed of your computer there are a number of things you can do.\n\nOne simply way is to check that your hard drive is well defragmented. This process tidies up files on your hard drive and and makes it run faster. This is because your computer can access these files quicker. To defragment your hard drive, click your start menu go to Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. Select the dirve you wish to defragment and click on the Defragment button. The time is takes to complete this procedure varies depending on your computer's specifications.\n\nIf this doesn;t improve performance, you could try have a look and see how many programs you have starting up when your computer starts. The more programs you have running, the slower your computer may become, depending on how many RAM (memory) you have in your computer. Check the contents of your startup folder in your start menu by going to programs > Startup and looking at its contents. To delete items from here, click on them with your right mouse button and selecy delete from the menu that appears. Click on the Recycle Bin no your desktop to delete it from there too. Not all programs will place a shortcut in the startup folder so you may need to access the options menu for these programs and look for any settings relating to the program's startup.\n\nIf this doesn;t solve the problem, check your computer for viruses if you have virus scanning software installed. Also, check for spyware and adware software by using a spyware and adware remover. If you don;t have these programs, you will need to download them. Search Google for virus and anti spyware and adware programs.\n\nFinally, you may need update components inside your computer such as your memory, you may not have enough memory to run your programs efficiently. I would recommend at least 512 MB of memory if you are running windows xp. To check how much RAM you have, go to your start menu and click on control panel. If your control panel is in classic view, click on the system icon and it will show your system information, including the amount of RAM you have, for example 512 MB. If your control panel is in catagory view, click on Performance & Maintenance and then click System. This will show you the same information as explained above.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nScott
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do you have enough system Memory to go around?\n\nAs in, what Operaing system do you have, and what amount of RAM do you have\n\nIf you have Windows XP, and only have 256 MB of system RAM, yeah youre going to lag\n\nHave you tried a disk cleanup?\nStart --> Programs -- Acessories --> System Tools --> Disk Cleanup\n\nThat will delete your temp files, maybe you just have too much of that.  Perhpas you have too many programs running at once or loading on startup.\n\nBut let us know what O.S. you have and how much system RAM you have
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A1. Start Menu\nA2. Search\nA3. Search *.tmp\nA4. Delete all Temporary files\n\nB1. Start Menu \nB2. Accessories\nB3. Disk Clean Up\n\nC1. Start Menu \nC2. Accessories\nC3. Disk Defragment\n\nD1. Control Panel\nD2. Add/Remove Programmes\nD3. Uninstall ALL ADWARES, GAMES, Toolbars etc.\n\nMake sure to restart computer after all stages.\n\nStill if it's slow, scan it with proper updated Virus Utility.........Still it's slow than take back up of all your DATA like pictures, word files, etc. etc. and than format the computer and re-install operating system.\n\nFeel free to talk with me, manish_p_66@yahoo.com\n\nGooluck.
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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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Here are my recommendations.\n\nA major cause of slow PC's is fragmentation of the hard drive.\nYou need to defragment the HD at least once a week if not more depending on how much you use your computer, and what you do with it.  \n\nOne way is to use the defragment utility built into Windows XP.  It is slow but does the job rather well.  Go to:\nStart > Programs > Accessories > System Tools   and then click on System Defrag to run the tool.  It will take several hours so let it run overnight or simply walk away from your PC for a few hours.\n\nA great program for defragging automatically is Diskeeper. It costs $30 but is well worth it. Go to www.download.com and search for Diskeeper. Read the Publishers Description and the tech and user reviews. It can be scheduled to run automatically as the program deems necessary, and if you are using your PC and the program launches itself, it will take a backseat to whatever you are doing and give you the priority for CPU usage. I think you'll agree it's a good program to have. It precludes your needing to remember to defrag at regular intervals.\n\nAlso, another major cause of a slow PC is programs that are running in the background. Here's another really good Microsoft tool.  Go to Start > Run >   type in msconfig in the box and click OK.\nThis will bring up a window with several tabs at the top.  Click on the “Startup” tab.  It will list the programs that are running on your PC and eating up resources.  Look them over carefully and turn off any that don’t absolutely have to be running.  Simply click on the “check mark” in the little box beside the program name.  Clicking on it will remove the check mark.  Once you have edited the Startup list, click on Apply and then on OK.  Once you have exited the window, reboot your PC for the settings to take effect.\n\nAnother good thing to have is a little program called FreeRAM Pro. It is free and is available from www.download.com This program puts a little RAM meter on the System Tray and shows how much RAM you have remaining that you are not using at any given time.  I think you may be surprised at how little RAM you have to run other programs. Also, once it is installed you can right click on the little meter, then click on RESTORE and it will open the RAM display window. You can tweak the settings so it will display your CPU usage also.  Then just click “Minimize” and then “To System Tray” to return to the Task Bar.\n\n What happens when you run out of or run real low on RAM is that the OS recognizes the low or no RAM situation and starts using a section of your hard drive as memory. This is called virtual memory, or a swap file. The PC is constantly writing and reading from your HD. Comparitively, it is a very slow process. Check your motherboard manual and determine how much RAM each slot can hold. It will also tell you what type of RAM you need. You can also go to http://www.crucial.com and run their analysis utility to determine what kind and how much RAM is installed in your PC. Depend on your MoBo manual to determine the RAM limits of each slot though.\n\nHope this helps
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Run a Spyware scan, which is probably the number one reason for a slow computer these days.  The Yahoo toolbar has a good one, powered by Pest Patrol.  There are other free ones available at http://www.download.com/  The best two free ones IMO are Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D.\n\nAfter you run one or more of these, also do a virus check, a disk defrag and other tweaks, and you should be back to normal.  If ALL ELSE fails, back up what you can, and reinstall Windows.  If that doesn't work, it's a hardware problem.\n\nGood luck!
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If it just started to become slow, it could be because it's gettign older, or is loaded with a bunch of junk. If you have any adware or spyware programs do a scan to clean everything up. Also, ccleaner.com has an awesome free program for cleaning everythign up, gettting rid of what you don't need.
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You may have malware that is slowing down your computer. Try downloading Microsoft's antispyware software and see if it turns anything up. Ad-Aware is also good.