Slow Computer, What To Do?

@KimMaple (1195)
United States
November 11, 2006 11:04am CST
My computer is soooooo slow. What should I do to get it running faster? Any ideas???
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18 responses
11 Nov 06
Try removing unused programs, remove viruses, defrag your hard drive, delete old files, remove spyware and remove your internet history that can free up memory and hard drive space and add some more RAM that will quicken your system up.
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
I will try that. Thanks for replying.
@macubx (11414)
• Philippines
11 Nov 06
what is your computer specs? what os do you use? these are the basis for your computer speed.
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Not sure would have to ask hubby. Thanks for replying.
@kutchi (12320)
• Pakistan
11 Nov 06
Use Antivirus and upgrade your system hardware
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Thanks for replying.
• United States
11 Nov 06
I need to read these responses myself. I have the same problem!
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Thanks for replying.
• Italy
11 Nov 06
a good ones antispyware like ewido and an antivirus ones like nod32
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
I haven't heard of them. Thanks for replying.
@warsoundz (377)
• United States
11 Nov 06
UPGRADE
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Thanks for replying.
@terriann (4450)
• United States
11 Nov 06
mine is slow too.
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
It is annoying isn't it. Thanks for replying.
• Indonesia
11 Nov 06
add memory
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Thanks for replying.
@rockbaby (805)
• Lebanon
11 Nov 06
i think FORMAT.. is the good idea.. how long has it been since ur last format? and wat kinda things u keep on pc.. it all depends on how fast ur computer can go.. how many disk space ur using. and since u got net, u have to format few times ayear .. because net brings viruses even if u got the besttt virus protection..
@cyfernet (2383)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Put more RAM
@aswinvs (453)
• India
11 Nov 06
the system speeed mainly depends on the ram and processor of the system.. i think the ram in u r system will not be enough.. so plz upgrade u r system and buy a new rmstick u will surely notice the change.. if u have money upgrade the whole system to a intel conroe one.. it is simply rocking system. u didnt mention u r sysytem specs.. so i am telling this i can help u if u tell the details of u r pc..
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Hubby says we have enough ram, not sure how much. Thanks for replying.
@brokentia (10389)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Get more memory. That could help. Clean your disk cache or defrag...that could help also.
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Thanks, I need to defrag, I will try that today. Thanks for replying.
@gnt23tr (1014)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Well if the computer is slow and it is not old defenitly you have viruses. Check for viruses because sometimes not all antiviruses catch all of them. Scan your computer with all antivirus programs that you have.
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
Thanks I will do that. I have AVG free version
@Stev00 (245)
• Italy
11 Nov 06
Buy a new computer :D
@KimMaple (1195)
• United States
11 Nov 06
This one is only a year old LOL. I want a laptop hehe. Thanks for replying.
• India
11 Nov 06
either u defrag the drives........if it does n't work,then opt for re-format.........
@ashraf7 (851)
• India
11 Nov 06
formatt it and install anti viruse software.
@Flaine (404)
• France
11 Nov 06
Maybe it is very old and i advice you to buy a new one
@robertmc (52)
• United States
11 Nov 06
If you have DSL, turn off pc and the DSL box...wait 20 seconds then turn back on. It fixed mine...oh and delete offline files and clear your history (go to tools and then internet options) Also defrag at least weekly.