why is my computer so slow now? i need help making it fast again!
14-08-2009, 06:09 PM
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why is my computer so slow now? i need help making it fast again!
hi guys, over the past few months, when i turn my computer on it takes bloody ages to load up before i can click on the internet icon to start it up!
i have tried to defrag the computer, delete all internet files etc.... and it still takes ages to load, anyone got any tips on what i can do? theres not many programs on it as such either like games etc.........
i have tried to defrag the computer, delete all internet files etc.... and it still takes ages to load, anyone got any tips on what i can do? theres not many programs on it as such either like games etc.........
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14-08-2009, 06:39 PM
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Very low spec then.
Im not saying this is the reason your pc is slow as im very sure you will come back with "well it never used to be" BUT" you could make your ram up to 2GB for a starters.
Other things that you can do without spending anything is make sure you dont have too many programmes running on startup, do this by clicking start bar, go to run, and type in "msconfig" click the start up tab at the top and this is everything that your pc loads when windows boots up, now ideally you should only have things ticked that you actually want to use when you switch the pc on, anything else untick it, or if you dont know what something is google it, and it will tell you
Other than that as above, virus scans, spybot search and destroy scan, or reinstall windows that will certainly fix it(but alot more long winded obviously).
Either way you could really do with increasing your ram, 512mb is pathetic to be honest.
Last edited by BM08; 14-08-2009 at 06:40 PM.
14-08-2009, 06:41 PM
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14-08-2009, 06:52 PM
#13
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Thats what i said, but obviously if the guy has owned the pc a while and only now that hes saying its slow then im guessing there was a time where it ran ok, but yeah sticking at least another 1 gig will make it way faster, coupled with what ive already said
16-08-2009, 12:17 PM
#19
Download it from here http://www.filehippo.com/download_sp...earch_destroy/
where i get all my stuff
where i get all my stuff
? off to watch football now so will do it later!
16-08-2009, 12:28 PM
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16-08-2009, 12:42 PM
#21
no more Granada's for me
hi guys, over the past few months, when i turn my computer on it takes bloody ages to load up before i can click on the internet icon to start it up!
i have tried to defrag the computer, delete all internet files etc.... and it still takes ages to load, anyone got any tips on what i can do? theres not many programs on it as such either like games etc.........
i have tried to defrag the computer, delete all internet files etc.... and it still takes ages to load, anyone got any tips on what i can do? theres not many programs on it as such either like games etc.........
25-08-2009, 04:01 PM
#22
hi guys, used the cc cleaner and spyware remover and still slow as hell to load up from start! like 4 minutes before i can click the internet to use. and to load up stuff takes a while.
seems strange as it was very fast not long ago!
seems strange as it was very fast not long ago!
Last edited by paceo; 25-08-2009 at 04:06 PM.
25-08-2009, 04:08 PM
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It might be worth checking the cpu cooling fan is working. I had one on my pc die a few years back and it drops the cpu speed to a default setting to stop it overheating and melting.
If it's any consolation, you pc sounds infinately faster than my mums. I dread going to look at hers.
If it's any consolation, you pc sounds infinately faster than my mums. I dread going to look at hers.
25-08-2009, 04:11 PM
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It might be worth checking the cpu cooling fan is working. I had one on my pc die a few years back and it drops the cpu speed to a default setting to stop it overheating and melting.
If it's any consolation, you pc sounds infinately faster than my mums. I dread going to look at hers.
If it's any consolation, you pc sounds infinately faster than my mums. I dread going to look at hers.
31-08-2009, 10:11 AM
#27
Yeah re-install windows on it mate. You will be forever messing about with it trying to get it to work!
Bang the recovery disc in, restart the machine, press a button when it says do you want to boot from cd. Then go through it all, select load windows onto c drive, it will then give you the option to format first, give it the full format, not the quick one
I do it to my machines once a year or so to keep them running tip top!
Bang the recovery disc in, restart the machine, press a button when it says do you want to boot from cd. Then go through it all, select load windows onto c drive, it will then give you the option to format first, give it the full format, not the quick one
I do it to my machines once a year or so to keep them running tip top!
31-08-2009, 10:13 AM
#28
Oh and make sure you save any pictures etc you want to keep first!!!
When its all up and running again, if you are on xp SP1 go to the windows update website to download SP2, after you have done that it will automatically download SP3 for you. These updates can take ages though, I advise you leave your computer switched on for a couple of hours or so to let it do what its got to do!
When its all up and running again, if you are on xp SP1 go to the windows update website to download SP2, after you have done that it will automatically download SP3 for you. These updates can take ages though, I advise you leave your computer switched on for a couple of hours or so to let it do what its got to do!
31-08-2009, 12:05 PM
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If you cant be arsed with a re install right away, scan for bad (disk) sectors and file system errors.
right click on the hard disk icon in explorer, properties, tools.
do the bad sectors first then file system errors and you should see a decent change.
again tho a re install will cure all.
right click on the hard disk icon in explorer, properties, tools.
do the bad sectors first then file system errors and you should see a decent change.
again tho a re install will cure all.
31-08-2009, 12:31 PM
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hi m8,did u sort the pc?i use freeware from iobit.com.advanced cleaner,it also shows u wat programs start up wen pc is turned on,u dont need most of them.works4me anyway
31-08-2009, 12:45 PM
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Try clearing out temp folders, Look in C:\Temp & C:\Windows\Temp. Clear out everything you find in there apart from Temporary Internet Files folder. Run a Microsoft Update and install all the updates or deselect them so its not checking each time on startup. Make sure anything set to automatically update is updated. Clear out temp internet files.
If its spyware related we use Malwarebytes & SuperantiSpyware, both available from www.download.com.
If its spyware related we use Malwarebytes & SuperantiSpyware, both available from www.download.com.
31-08-2009, 01:05 PM
#33
I take it 256mb ram is not good then?
My spec according to what it says at the top of the c cleaner screen is;
intel pentium 4 2.53 ghz,
256 mb ram,
16mb ati rage 128 ultra.
It is a dell.
Is this shit spec?
My spec according to what it says at the top of the c cleaner screen is;
intel pentium 4 2.53 ghz,
256 mb ram,
16mb ati rage 128 ultra.
It is a dell.
Is this shit spec?
Last edited by BRIGSPORT; 31-08-2009 at 01:12 PM.
31-08-2009, 01:16 PM
#34
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You can upgrade the ram easily and get a big speed boost
31-08-2009, 02:08 PM
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If you put 2 gigs into it it should fly once your done, unless your a gamer or running fairly heavy apps (or vista) its unlikely you'll need 3 gigs.
£20 seems reasonable for 2 gigs btw
just a though for the OP (paceo) are you running any shiteware like limewire or torrents? stop them from starting on boot because they eat memory and bandwidth, makes your pc feel like its running on mogodon.
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31-08-2009, 02:15 PM
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Depends on the memory limitations of the motherboard. No point buying 3gb of RAM when it only supports up to 2gb. I'd safely say buying 1gb RAM will give you a massive performance gain.
You can easily install the RAM yourself but make sure before touching the RAM module that you ground yourself off an unpainted metal bit inside your computer or use an anti static wrist strap. Any decent company should send you a cheapo paper antistatic wrist strap along with your RAM. Also do not leave the memory lying on your carpet prior to fitting, just leave it in the anti static bag until such time your going to actually fit it in your PC.
You can easily install the RAM yourself but make sure before touching the RAM module that you ground yourself off an unpainted metal bit inside your computer or use an anti static wrist strap. Any decent company should send you a cheapo paper antistatic wrist strap along with your RAM. Also do not leave the memory lying on your carpet prior to fitting, just leave it in the anti static bag until such time your going to actually fit it in your PC.
31-08-2009, 02:23 PM
#38
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You need to find out what type of ram your pc uses first, but you can do this without opening the case.
Use the scanner tool on this site http://www.crucial.com/uk/?cpe=pd_go...FZMU4wod5HwDKw
It will tell you exactly what ram you have, and also what the max amount you can have(as some pc's vary).
When you have got it, just a case of opening the pc and you will see the ram stick, you will know what it looks like because you will have the new ones in your hand. Might need to press down a button to release the ram, just check before you go pulling things around, then just push the new ones in using the same amount of pressure on each end, but make sure its seated properly otherwise it wont work.