My computer is running slow for unknown reason. When I try to download anything it takes forever. I don't know what to try because of not being puter literate. Don't want to ruin my puter. Please Help
Computer is very slow to download anything. Would another person using the computer and leaving a program running after We switch users cause this problem1 person needs an answerI do too
March 3rd, 2010 1:13pm
Hello babiedoll454
Yes, another program left running could slow your Account down.
Here are some things which can help1 In msconfig, disable everything not needed at start up. It will also tell you if anything nasty is in there.
Start/Run and type in
msconfig
OK
Startup Tab
Keep the page open then go to link below.
http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php
Read the Key at top of page. Use the Search box to check all your entries
When you reboot you will get a message saying you have started in "Selective Startup" Click "Don`t show this message again" then OK
2 Run scans to check for malware
Housecall http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware http://www.superantispyware.com/
Download the free version
3 What do you have running all the time in the background? If you use Automatic Updates it will slow down the system. Norton products will slow down the machine too.
4 Run CCleaner
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Do not use the registry cleaner. Make sure to delete all temporary files
You should do this regularly
5. Go to
IE/Tools/Internet Options/Advanced/Security
Put a check in "Empty temporary internet files folder when browser is closed"
6 Go to
Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View
Uncheck "Automatically search for network folders and printers"
7. Defrag regularly
8. Uninstall any programs you don`t use/need
See if it is any faster after that.
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March 3rd, 2010 2:40pm
First question - how are you connected to the internet, dial-up, DSL, other?Is the other user changing your internet connection?
March 14th, 2010 7:26pm