windows running slow

[adrian]

Hi,
I really don't know why, whenever I install more and more programs, and as
the windows installed for a few months, then it starts running slow, does
anyone know what kind of trick I can use to optimize it? Thx.

Adrian

 

[Larry(LJL269)]

try http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/Slowcom.htm
HTH - Larry

On Mon, 15 Dec 2003 20:37:18 +1100, "adrian"

|Hi,
| I really don't know why, whenever I install more and more programs, and as
|the windows installed for a few months, then it starts running slow, does
|anyone know what kind of trick I can use to optimize it? Thx.
|
|Adrian
|

Any advise is my attempt to contribute more than I have received but I can only assure you that it works on my PC. GOOD LUCK.

 

[ThePainter]

You can run disc clean first then defrag then scan for
any viruses or spy where then run a registy cleaner
program then unhide hidden folders in Windows Explorer
and search for "Temp" & "prefetch" folders and empty them
(a couple of files in Temp may not delete just leave them.
Then reboot.Then You can think about switching off a few
start up menu programs in "Start\Run\msconfig" Then your
services"Start\control panel\administrative
tools\services" Here are a couple of sites that explain
about the start up list and services.

http://www.pacs-
portal.co.uk/startup_pages/startup_full.php

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/strangeservice.htm

 

[Guest]

Defragment it once-twice/month.

Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>System
Tools/Defragmenter

This should help. Download Spyware S&D and AdAware and
run both to get rid of spyware that will clog up computer
resources.

Hope it helps.

~Angel

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Also run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup.

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[Ken]

You may also want to try a registry clean up tool like NT
Perfect Companion from EasyDesk Software. It cleans up
any keys left hanging around after installing and
uninstalling software. They have a free trial.