Is your computer slow?

My computer is extremely slow! How might you speed it up?
I know how it is to work with a slow computer, what about you?

A computer with these specs shouldn't be slow, should it?

Purchased 2 years ago:
Intel(R)
Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHz
2.53 GHz, 768MB of RAM

Also, I cleaned out a lot of stuff, and most of my files are stored on an ext. hard drive.

I have 51.3 out of 71.4 GB of free space as well. I keep getting "Virtual Memory is Low" messages a lot too.

So, how do you handle a slow computer? I could really use some advice!

 

I think you got unused autorun program such as skype or disc image.
run msconfig and see which program is not necessary.
HOpe this one helps

 

if my computer becomes annoyingly slow, i clean it up and reformat it.. then it comes back to life as if it was new.

 

Jeremy,

One thing that you are able to do is stop a load of programs starting up on your computer when you turn it on.

To do this, go to start > run > Type: "msconfig" (without the quotes), then click the "Startup" tab, and uncheck anything that you don't want to start up when you turn on the computer.

 

try reformatting your computer and start fresh

 

Well you should probably consider upgrading your hardware. Until then try a few of these tips.

 

Changing the OS can help a bit. try moving to Linux . i would reccomend ubuntu (it runs smooth even on 128mb ram )

 

go download Crap Cleaner www.ccleaner.com run the registry fix program and fix all the errors that come up then run the cleaner program and lastly go to tools and click start up if you recognize any programs you don't want starting up when you computer starts up then click the program and click the delete button if you need anymore help on this just ask

also if you have anymore RAM slots avalible go get more RAM lol

 

defragment the discs.........

 

reformat your system, defragment complete disk scan full system with a good anti virus I suggest scan with quick heal antivirus..

if still getting Problem Check your Hardware ...

 

Mine is getting stuck sometimes as well - I have a Toshiba satellite A100 laptop. I think computers and all the technology could be a lot faster today and I still don't understand e.g. why do does it take 2 minutes to load windows on my PC when I switch it on, it could be 10 seconds...

 

yep mine was running slow earlier...wouldnt open up any links when i clicked on them so i restarted it, checked for spyware, cleared cookies, and it was all better again!

 

Wow, thanks for the advice everyone! I ran the CCleaner (still cleaning), and it found over one thousand register problems. I just clicked fix all, and saved a backup to my desktop. I normally defragment my hard drive twice per month, and I just did that this morning. Hopefully these steps everyone has given me will do some good to my computer@

As far as switching to another os, like Linux...I've done that before too! I like Linux, I just don't like the issues with compatibility.

 

my comp has quite good configuration, but it is slow too, i dont know why

 

Increase RAM! something about 2GB, it will become fine

 

My RAM is maxed out! I was told that if I put any more in, it wouldn't function correctly...although it doesn't function correctly now.

 

I have 6 GB RAMs and 2.7 Dual Core in my laptop. It`s too fast for me... hehe

 

i have 2gb RAM, 320gb, 2.4 duo core, and it's working fine

 

Hmmm! it seems something problem in your Processor