Computer slow -

femur61

My computer has slowed down considerabley.

HPvs17e about 4-5 yrs old, have done the usual on system tools, clean up and defrag. Not a huge amount of files stored on it. The kids have downloaded some music but no movies on it a few pictures.

If I bring it it to a computer store can they spead it up? Don't really want to buy a new one.

old_aussie

Hi,

Delete the temporary internet files and history.

Empty the temp folder in the user profile and in the windows folder.

Empty recycle bin also.

Move stuff off the desktop, have shortcuts and recycle bin only on desktop.

Delete any old data.

Backup important data to an external drive or burn to DVD or both.

Check for any large files in user profile such as movie, music etc

Then defrag C:\ drive a coulpe of times

Deliverance XXV

You could do all of the above with the inclusion of computer scans with Malwarebytes Anti Malware and your anti-virus protection to clean any infections you may have.
The chances are if you allow your kids on it there will be a few infections of some sorts. Depending on the condition of the computer the above will be a massive boost
but the computer may still be slow albeit much faster than before.

Personally, seeing as there's little data on it I would just wipe the whole computer and start again.
All you will need is two discs that came with your computer - a Windows Re-installation disc and a disc containing all your drivers for your system.
There should be a Windows Product Key sticker somewhere on your computer with the activation keys on it to activate your new Windows XP installation.
These discs are not completely necessary if you lost them as long as you have the Windows Product Key - The drivers can be downloaded from the manufacturers website onto a
blank disc and you could borrow somebody else's Win XP disc.

It is a fairly basic process with plenty of tutorials/help on the web.

Tomtata

Malwarebytes + CCleaner (Run the cleaner + Reg fix)

Then, Start --> Run --> MSCONFIG --> Start Up tab (Disable all) --> Services --> Hide all Microsoft services --> Disable all.

Should have a decent difference.

Naikon

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Improbable

Naikon wrote: »

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u140acro3xs7dm

Tomtata wrote: »

Malwarebytes + CCleaner (Run the cleaner + Reg fix)

Then, Start --> Run --> MSCONFIG --> Start Up tab (Disable all) --> Services --> Hide all Microsoft services --> Disable all.

Should have a decent difference.

+1 for Malwarebytes and cCleaner or WinUtilities is free now there is a thread about it here it is similar to cCleaner but better.

A fresh install would also make a huge difference but do the above if you dont want to go through all the hassle.

RolandIRL

if you want to see how much each file is taking up on your hard drive, this is a pretty good piece of software and you don't have to go searching through folders, looking for big files

http://download.cnet.com/TreeSize-Free/3000-2248_4-81064.html?tag=mncol

other than that, do CCleaner and Malwarebytes as said before. in CCleaner there's a tab to see what programs are starting up during boot. disable any ones you think you don't need. if you're unsure, ask here

K-9

A very handy program to analyse start up entries is Soluto, especially for those not sure what to do:

Download Soluto | Soluto – Anti Frustration Software