computer slow down

[POPEYE]

Under normal usage,in the last week my computer just
works slower than normal.Where do I start and what do I
do?

 

[David Hollway [MVP]]

Under normal usage,in the last week my computer just
works slower than normal.Where do I start and what do I
do?

Here's some suggestions.

First, check for viruses with an up-to-date scanner (free virus scanners
were at http://www.grisoft.com and http://housecall.antivirus.com last I
checked).

If that comes up clean, check your system for spyware/adware. I recommend
Spybot Search & Destroy, which is shareware and can be downloaded from
http://security.kolla.de. After downloading it, be sure to use the "update"
feature to get the latest malware definitions.

Finally, if you have an Intel Pentium 4 processor based PC, check that the
processor fan is working. If these processors begin to get too hot, they
slow down, to reduce heat output and preserve system stability.

I hope this helps..

 

[anonymous]

If you have 128 MB or less its going run slow ...XP likes
more memory.
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If it is truly a new computer, consider contacting the
manufacturer
for warranty work. Consider reloading.
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Slowcom.htm
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Slow response can simply mean the servers are overloaded
or there's a lot of
traffic. Given the recent virus activity which has
triggered a lot of
automated messages being sent to various servers, it is
possible that this
is the issue and not much you can do on your end.

Computer Speed Test for faster internet speed
www.internet-speed-guide.com/computer-speed-test.html

Update device/program drivers (If updated operating
system).

Clean out Temporary Internet Files. (regularly)
Limit size of Temporary Internet Files.

Dump all of the files in your TEMP folder. (regularly)

Run a defrag on your hard drive to get all the files back
in order. (Monthly)

Keep up with your Anti-Virus updates. (regularly)

Back-up/purge your DATA. You can replace programs
but your DATA means hours of work for you to input all
the old information.

http://www.inboost.com/

http://www.azcomputerdoctor.com/increase-computer-
speed.htm

http://www.pcspeedtweaks.com/

http://tweakhomepc.virtualave.net/z_thpc.html

http://www.penntesol.org/


HOW TO: Set Performance Options in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;308417
uncheck "Show Shadows under Menus" in Display-appearance-
effects
and click APPLY.