Why Is My Computer So Slow?
when i wake up in the morning my Compaq Presario is very slow i have to
wait 5 minutes just for a program to open up it has been doing this for a
long time i used the hardware diagnostic included in the computer
everything checks out fine but i want to know how to fix it being very
slow i did a clean install of windows vista with the recovery discs that
i made when i got the computer it was fine and a month later it began
slow again/ i use disk cleanup and disc defragmenter then i restart and
it is still slow i have no idea what to do i hope someone can help me i
dont think i have any viruses i use microsoft security essentials but i
dont know if it works i might have a virus and security essentials might
not be powerful enough to detect it but i just want to fix the slowness
on it should i recover my system to factory defaults and see what
happens.
ANSWER
Hi, One thing to try first is to startup in the safe mode and see if you
have the same problem. If you do I would backup all my data to a cd. I
would then reformat the drive and do a fresh install of the operating
system. I would use AVG Free for my anti-virus (make sure you download
the free version). Now before I reloaded any programs or data I would
scan them with the anti-virus. I would not defrag more than once every
three months and us the disk cleanup weekly. Link for AVG included. Good
luck with your computer.
ANSWER 2
Some classic reasons a computer slows down.
1. It's possible that your computer may have so many background programs running that there is not enough main memory to run your main programs.
2. Your hard drive could be too full of data to function efficiently.
3. Your computer could have a fragmented hard drive.
4. If you have 256 MB of free system memory or less, or you like to play games, you may not have enough system memory to run your software efficiently.
5. You could have old or conflicting Windows device drivers.
Let me know if you have any other query.
6. As each new Windows program is installed and uninstalled, it leaves behind parts of itself that can slow down or crash your computer.
7. Your computer could be full of adware, spyware, viruses, or trojans.
ANSWER 3
ANSWER 6
1. It's possible that your computer may have so many background programs running that there is not enough main memory to run your main programs.
2. Your hard drive could be too full of data to function efficiently.
3. Your computer could have a fragmented hard drive.
4. If you have 256 MB of free system memory or less, or you like to play games, you may not have enough system memory to run your software efficiently.
5. You could have old or conflicting Windows device drivers.
Let me know if you have any other query.
6. As each new Windows program is installed and uninstalled, it leaves behind parts of itself that can slow down or crash your computer.
7. Your computer could be full of adware, spyware, viruses, or trojans.
ANSWER 3
this is how i have fixed my slow computer - first hardware step can be upgrading the RAM .
if you want some steps try these
1- restart the computer and remove all unwanted programs (go to control panel than programs and features
2. cut down some start up programs as they slow computer boot and create problems
3. try updating the windows and reset the browsers for more steps visit post top-10-tricks-quick-smart-steps-speedup-... and see if this post also help you .
please comment below if you need any other help
ANSWER 4
Microsoft Security Essentials is good enough for virus detection. Do not worry about that. I would suggest that you restart your computer and scan it with Essentials in Safe Mode. Thats where all antivirus software programs are at their lethal best. Next, you can perform some registry cleaning as i guess you haven't done that uptil now. There are numerous registry cleaners available like Reginout, CCleaner etc which work fine. But remember to always go for the paid ones as free software programs are just a scam 99% of the times. I personally use Reginout and it works well to give a much needed boost to my computer's speed.
If none of this helps then you should back up your data to a CD, format ALL of your partitions on your hard drive and then re-install Windows. And yes, consider using Windows 7. Vista itself is sort of a lagging thing and that might also be a contributing factor to why your computer has slowed down.
Good Luck
if you want some steps try these
1- restart the computer and remove all unwanted programs (go to control panel than programs and features
2. cut down some start up programs as they slow computer boot and create problems
3. try updating the windows and reset the browsers for more steps visit post top-10-tricks-quick-smart-steps-speedup-... and see if this post also help you .
please comment below if you need any other help
ANSWER 4
Microsoft Security Essentials is good enough for virus detection. Do not worry about that. I would suggest that you restart your computer and scan it with Essentials in Safe Mode. Thats where all antivirus software programs are at their lethal best. Next, you can perform some registry cleaning as i guess you haven't done that uptil now. There are numerous registry cleaners available like Reginout, CCleaner etc which work fine. But remember to always go for the paid ones as free software programs are just a scam 99% of the times. I personally use Reginout and it works well to give a much needed boost to my computer's speed.
If none of this helps then you should back up your data to a CD, format ALL of your partitions on your hard drive and then re-install Windows. And yes, consider using Windows 7. Vista itself is sort of a lagging thing and that might also be a contributing factor to why your computer has slowed down.
Good Luck
ANSWER 6
Often a sudden performance degradation on your computer may
be cause due to the last installed software, or an update to your
operating system or drivers. There are many other factors which can
cause a gradual decrease in your computer performance.
1. Some conflicting software programs that loads at the startup
2. Multiple security programs
3. Recently installed software updates or drivers
4. Third-party browser plug-ins
5. Cluttered files over years
6. A lot of items loading at the startup
7. A virus infection
The 10 great quick tip to fix slow computer issues.
1. Uninstall unused programs
2. Delete temporary files
3. Install a solid state drive
4. Get more hard drive storage
5. Stop unnecessary start ups
6. Get more RAM
7. Run a disk defragment
8. Run a disk clean-up
9. Vacuum out the dust
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1. Some conflicting software programs that loads at the startup
2. Multiple security programs
3. Recently installed software updates or drivers
4. Third-party browser plug-ins
5. Cluttered files over years
6. A lot of items loading at the startup
7. A virus infection
The 10 great quick tip to fix slow computer issues.
1. Uninstall unused programs
2. Delete temporary files
3. Install a solid state drive
4. Get more hard drive storage
5. Stop unnecessary start ups
6. Get more RAM
7. Run a disk defragment
8. Run a disk clean-up
9. Vacuum out the dust
MORE discussion https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/140769/Why+Is+My+Computer+So+Slow