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Computer performing sluggishly, freezing a lot

  • 17-09-2010 2:48pm
    #1
    Joe Musashi
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 470 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I have a basic Inspiron desktop, and over the last while I've been having a lot of trouble with the computer performing sluggishly, freezing a lot and so on. It's really irritaing when you're doing something basic like browsing and whole thing freezes for a few minutes.

    What could be the possible causes if this? Is there anything I can do to detect a problem?

    I'm not sure if it matters, but the only anti-virus I have is the free version of AVG.

    I'd appreciate any advice on this.


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  • #2
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    Hi,

    Delete the temporary internet files and the browsing history.

    Delete all files in any temp folders then empty the recycle bin.

    Defrag the C:\ drive.

    What OS are you running?


  • #3
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    old_aussie wrote: »
    Hi,

    Delete the temporary internet files and the browsing history.

    Delete all files in any temp folders then empty the recycle bin.

    Defrag the C:\ drive.

    What OS are you running?

    Download/install Ccleaner to do this for you.

    I would recommend using the "scan for registry errors" part of Ccleaner too. Quite handy.

    +1 on the defrag. (Start - Program Files - Accessories - System Tools - Defragment) Or you can download MyDefrag, which I find better!


  • #4
    old_aussie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,410 ✭✭✭old_aussie


    Yeah, CCLeaner is a great little ap, makes life a lot easier.

    Have used it a few times myself and highly recommended.

    Download here...http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/


  • #5
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    old_aussie wrote: »
    Yeah, CCLeaner is a great little ap, makes life a lot easier.

    Have used it a few times myself and highly recommended.

    Download here...http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

    Hover over and click on the word "Ccleaner" in my post there. :D


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