nelchel05 Posted June 8, 2010 ID:264045 Share Posted June 8, 2010 My computer is old like 5 yrs actually and its been running very slow lately.. I have done virus scans and nothing ever comes up.. Also I did the defrag thing and its still slow. I have to restart it quite a bit because of this. Any ideas on how to speed it up?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malware destroyer Posted June 8, 2010 ID:264049 Share Posted June 8, 2010 go to www.iolo.com and download a trial of system mechanic i have it and it keeps my laptop running like i just got it out the box love this product and i hope it helps you out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malware destroyer Posted June 8, 2010 ID:264051 Share Posted June 8, 2010 also forgot to mention how much ram do you have? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelchel05 Posted June 8, 2010 Author ID:264131 Share Posted June 8, 2010 448 mb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malware destroyer Posted June 8, 2010 ID:264248 Share Posted June 8, 2010 well there we go then thats half your problem is you need way more ram at least 3-4gb's that would make a big differents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 8, 2010 Root Admin ID:264258 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Computer and browser slowness are not always malware relatedPoor performance and other problems can be the result of disk fragmentation, disk errors, corrupt system files, too many startup programs, unnecessary services running, not enough RAM, dirty hardware, etc. As your system gets older it becomes filled with more files/programs and has a natural tendency to slow down so cleaning and regular maintenance is essential. Listed below are a few things you can do to improve speed and system performance. Many of the these suggestions will apply if you're using Windows Vista but may be done a bit differently. Near the bottom of this thread there is a section specifically devoted to Vista Users.For browser problems, see: Its not always malware: How to fix the top 10 Internet Explorer issues How and Why to Clear Your Cache If your having connectivity issues or errors such as Page cannot be displayed see Repair/Reset Winsock settings Troubleshooting Internet Connection ProblemsIf you're using Vista or Internet Explorer 7, see Why is my Internet connection so slow? Windows Vista - My Internet connection is slow The Phishing Filter may slow down the PC Tuning IE7 for Better Performance How to optimize or reset Internet Explorer 7If you have a lot of toolbars and add-ons attached to Internet Explorer, you could try improving performance by disabling those which are unecessary. See: Control Internet Explorer Add-ons with Add-on Manager Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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