My computer is really slow and I need help to fix it?

6 thoughts on “My computer is really slow and I need help to fix it?”

1. Peacemaker says:

   July 22, 2010 at 4:08 am

   First, backup all your data to an external medium.

   Then, if you have no hardware problems, do this:

   (1) Run a FULL anti-virus scan with a good virus scanner. Get free editions of Avast or Antivir. Use the latest virus definitions file. But don’t install or run more than one anti-virus at the same time.
   http://www.avast.com
   http://www.avira.com

   (2) Run anti-spyware scans with Super Anti-spyware and malwarebytes free editions.
   http://malwarebytes.org/
   http://www.superantispyware.com/

   (3) Ensure all Microsoft security updates are applied.

   (4) Run disk cleanup to delete old temp files and other junk

   (5a) Run chkdsk once to scan for file system errors. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265

   (5b) Run a thorough disk defrag. Use a good defragmenter for this, and also run a boot-time defrag to fix the MFT and page file if they are fragmented. Check out Diskeeper 2009, which is widely acknowledged to be the best defragger around. Their website has free 30-day trial versions. http://www.diskeeper.com

   (6) Disable unnecessary background processes and services that take up memory.

   (7) Make sure all the hardware components have the latest and most stable drivers. Video card performance in particular is strongly dependent on drivers.

   You do not need to clean out the registry or mess with the registry in ANY way whatsoever. Deleting a wrong key from the registry can damage your operating system.

   Good Luck!

2. G. says:

   July 22, 2010 at 4:08 am

   If your virus/spyware free, there are a couple things you can do get your computer working faster. If you using your computer for normal stuff and not gaming. You don’t always need more RAM you just need to perform a few maintenance task.

   First, if you haven’t cleaned your registry in a while. This is necessary. Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, un-installs etc. Each one of those events produces a key. That key needs your PC’s resources and free space. So, if you clean your registry, you make more resources available for speed. Do a registry scan if you got more than 20 errors you should clean it.
   http://www.delete-computer-history.com/what-is-the-best-registry-cleaner.html

   2. Clear your Windows cache files, this is your temporary file. It can grow up to a large volume and stop your computer from using RAM properly. In a sense slow it down by preventing it from using free space.Here is how:

   1. Quit Internet Explorer, Firefox, or any other web browser
   2. Click Start, click "Control Panel", and then double-click "Internet Options".
   3. On the General tab, click "Delete Files" under Temporary Internet Files.
   4. In the Delete Files dialog box, click to select the "Delete all offline content" check box , and then click OK.
   5. Click OK.

   3. Manage your startups. Your excess CPU usage is due to too many programs running in the background. You can cut these to barebones by alter your msconfig. Here is how:

   1. Open your Start menu.
   2. Click Run
   3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"
   4. In the "system configuration utility",click either "service" or "startup" tab
   5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.
   6. Click "OK"

3. shayne says:

   July 22, 2010 at 4:08 am

   depends on how much hd and ram etc,,,,but delete all unwanted programs ,pics,emails etc to get more space,,,,then empty your cookies and clear history etc,,,,then defrag that should help

4. Kendrick says:

   July 22, 2010 at 4:08 am

   try ccleaner

5. mike g says:

   July 22, 2010 at 4:08 am

   DELETE ALL UNWANTED E-MAILS.. THEN GO TO SYSTEM TOOLS AND DEFRAGMENT IT…IF YOU ARE RUNNING NORTON UTILITIES RUN THEM.. IT SHOULD HELP

6. Move says:

   July 22, 2010 at 4:08 am

   For running slow there are many causes:
   Microsoft Registry Problems
   RAM
   De-Fragmenting
   Etc.

   Clean windows registry can speed up the computer.
   Registry Cleaner can fix your pc errors.
   Over time, you install new programs, uninstalled unimportant programs, update software’s, install new devices,
   download files from the web, etcetera, hence embarking all records in the registry system.
   This is normal, but it is not wise to leave it untouched.
   Once in a while, you have to check and remove files that are no longer in use to maintain the speed of your PC.
   Clean registry make pc faster.
   http://tp5pro.com/WhyIsMyComputerSlow.htm

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