My Computer Running Windows Xp Pro Is Slow As Molasses Recently,do You Know Of A Program That Might Help?
Published by javagee February 7th, 2010 in windowsMy computer running Windows XP Pro is slow as molasses recently. It takes Firefox over two minutes to open. I believe I have eliminated all viruses and worms. Do you know of a program that might help?
CCleaner
Then defrag.
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For running slow there are many causes:
Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!
Spyware/Adware
RAM
De-Fragmenting
Etc.
Below can help you speed up your pc:
Manage your startup:
Open your Start menu -> Click Run -> In the command screen type “msconfig.exe” -> In the “system configuration utility”, click either “service” or “startup” tab -> Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.
De-Fragmenting
1. Right click of C Disk.
2. Click properties.
3. Click tools tab.
4. Click “Defragment now”.
5. Click Defragment.
You can search which process full use you cpu, and end the process.
Under steps:
1. right click on the TaskBar.
2. click the Task Manager.
3. click the processes tab.
4. double click the CPU.
5. find if the “System Idle Process” is max.
6. if not right click and click end process.
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If you have no virus issues, try this:
1) Delete any unused or unnecessary programs and files. These may be taking up space, memory and resources, thus slowing your computer. Also delete your cashe/ temp files, empty your recycle bin, clear your internet browsing history, etc.
2) Check your memory, how much do you have left? If its less than 15% get some more
3) Defrag your hard drive. Fragmentation severely degrades the speed, performance and reliability of your computer. Try Diskeeper 2008, you can download 30-day trial-ware at http://www.diskeeper.com
4) Registry cleaner: Your registry holds all the information regarding updates, installs, uninstalls etc. so this needs to be cleaned. This will optimize and remove redundant or unwanted items.
cleaning registry helps a lot to speed up computer
you can go http://www.system-tools-software.com/registry-optimizer/index.html to download a registry optimizer. it will help to fix registry errors and optimize whole system.
and then go http://www.system-tools-software.com/free-registry-defrag/ to download a totally free registry defrag to clean up your registry thoroughly.
How much RAM are you running? Add more if you have too many programs and very little Memory.
Looks like your drive could be fragmented, this often leads to slow opening of programs and lags. Run a diskcleanup and then defrag. A good defragger is Diskeeper. It defrags even if you have less than 15% free space/ can be set to run automatically even as you use the PC. You can download trial versions.
Their are a few things that can cause a computer to run slow: dust, poor ventilation, insufficient hardware, damaged hardware, registry errors, disk fragmentation, malware, and junk files.
All the following are FREE and can be found at Download.com
Uninstall unused programs, update your computer regularly, update obsolete or old programs.
Run Disk Cleanup - Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> Disk Cleanup
Run Disk Defragmenter - Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> Disk Deframenter
Remove Programs from Startup - Start> Run> msconfig
–Click on the Startup tab and uncheck the boxes of programs unnecessary to run at startup
Install and Run ONE Antivirus Program
–AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition http://www.grisoft.com/
*–Avast Anti-Virus Home Edition http://www.avast.com/
–Avira Anti-Virus http://www.free-av.com/
Install and Run Anti-Spyware
*–Spybot Search and Destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/
*–Spyware Terminator http://www.spywareterminator.com/
–AdAware http://www.lavasoft.com/
Install and Run System Optimization tool
*–Ccleaner (Strongly Recommended) http://www.ccleaner.com/
*–Advanced WindowsCare http://www.iobit.com/
–Glary Utilities http://www.glaryutilities.com/
*–Auslogics Registry Defrag http://www.auslogics.com/
To Maintain Your Systems Safety a Firewall is Recommended
*–Comodo
–Zonealarm
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CCleaner
Then defrag.