Why is my computer running so slow?!?!?

Question

All of a sudden my computer is running slow and I am getting pages that say they are not responding, and if I am playing a a game on pogo the games sometimes run slow or shut down. I have defraged,disk cleaned,removed any programs not needed or not used,rebooted. I am outta ideas! What is going on??

Answer 1

HP doesn't stand for horse power.

Answer 2

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"

Answer 3

There are MANY reasons for computer slow downs:



a] not enough memory

b] too many programs starting up with windows at boot up time

c] spyware

d] too many junk files

e] too many restore points



Routine maintenance the will definitely help restore your PC's speed to what it could/should be...

1. Increase your Virtual Memory, then

2. Download and run PageDefrg (free tool from Microsoft).

3. Run MSCONFIG and deactivate any startup programs that you DON'T want/need to run at boot time

4. Uninstall any unwanted programs

5. Ensure that you have more than 500 MB's of free space on your C: drive. (if not, it's not IF your PC will crash...it's WHEN your PC crashes). If not, move your Music/Videos offline to DVD's or CD's.

6. Purge all temp folders and internet temp files

7. Run defrag again after all the cleanup you just did.

8.install Registry cleaner and run daily

Use the tool: http://downloadlk.net/themosteffectiveregistrycleaner.htm [if you do not have one]

9. install Antispyware and run daily

http://toptenantispyware.com [if you do not have one]



Learn more about "Why Is My Computer Running so Slow?" and "How to Speed it UP":

http://downloadlk.net/WhyIsMyComputerSlow.htm

Answer 4

Maybe you're infected by a virus , you can try removing it with free software , check this site out for more info :http://www.download.com/8301-2007_4-9835640-12.html



if it still slow , then you should try reinstalling you're operating system (xp , vista etc ) You'll need some technical skills if you don't have the recovery cd that you got when you bought your computer . If you have that recovery cd you should insert it and reboot your pc , it will give you options to reinstalling your windows which means you will loose all your data so i recommend backing your system up . when it's done you will have you're pc running like new .

Answer 5

Have you ever defragged your computer?



Hard drive fragmentation will severely affect the speed and reliability of your computer. Fragmentation is often the cause of system slows, malfunctions such as system hangs, program errors or a complete crash.



So defrag your hard drive, better yet, install an automatic defrag like Diskeeper, you can download free trialware at www.diskeeper.com.

Answer 6

there are multiple reasons



you may need to defrag your computer because you had a lot of files and deleted them (search your computer for a defrager)



you could have a virus that is destroying your registry files

in that case you should run a virus scanner such as superantispyware

thats the best one i know of that is free (download here http://www.superantispyware.com/)



or your c: drive is almost full

in that case you would need to delete some files and defrag.



just incase you should check for all of the following

Answer 7

If you're going to websites for gaming, I'd check for spyware & malware. (On top of the virus scan). Do you have AV software? If not, there is a good free one called AVG. I'd suggest installing it & using it. Only install after you've uninstalled any other anti virus software (2 anti virus applications don't play nice).



Another thought - make sure your RAM is in there good & tight...may need to reseat RAM though you'll usually have boot up problems if this is the case.

Answer 8

You sayyou've got rid of all the programs which aren't needed.



So maybe it's being slow because you open too many things at once and it can't cope with it, the more things you have open the slower it will be probably.



And maybe, even though you have got rid of all the unnecessary programs, you have so much stuff saved that it's slowing it down.



Try taking it to a professional to check for viruses anyway. (:

Answer 9

You might have a virus, so you should get that checked out, or it might be due to the weather as it can effect the internet signal. Sounds strange i know, but it's true.

Answer 10

There is a helpful article on slow computer and its solutions.Have a look on it.It may help you to resolve your slow computer problem.



http://itsupportcell.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=38

Answer 11

hey there this great computer support geek

he have a live chat on his wed site and will be gald to help you

well here the wed site.

http://microgeek.tech.officelive.com/chat_room.aspx



if they do not answer there is a page that you will be able to submit a question to them.

http://microgeek.tech.officelive.com/contactus.aspx



good luck

Answer 12

Do you stay on it for long periods of time? Might be getting hot or a virus.

Answer 13

check your recycle bin if it's full you have to empty it, sometimes when your recycle bin is full it slows down the computer, if that don't work then is a virus

Answer 14

Can you post the specific information about your computer (hardware/OS)?

Answer 15

if you hav dial up then thats probably the problem if you have charter then ive got no clue

Answer 16

there are 23 ways to make your computer faster???

Answer 17

maybe u have a virus

Answer 18

get ccleaner...run it ..cant hurt you, i promise..i didnt hear you say HP..are you running xp?

Answer 19

you dont have a good internet signal

Answer 20

just a pice of ****?

Answer 21

virus?

Answer 22

UH!

YOU DONT HAVE GOOD ENTERNET CONNECTION!!!

Answer 23

maybe its old