Computer running sooo slow it hurts. A computer "?whiz?!"tried to CLEAN? it up to run faster to no avail I do not pretend to know ANYTHING about computers so I am here. I have run the De fragment and the disc cleanup which has helped a bit but is still very very slow. On start-up you can let the dog out - get your coffee and still wait 5 - 10 min. for Windows to start. I run AVG anti-virus which was purchased from Wall Mart. programs are crashing/freezing/not responding or sit and wait 20 -30 min to change a page. Is there anyone who can help a SIMPLETON with out spending even more money. Eternity grateful. Thank-you

How old is the computer?..Just Looking Around, Just feel the pain, until you don't feel the pain anymore.

@Rampitup: See...Help! My computer is slow!http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/help-my-computer-is-slow.htmlTroubleshooting checklist for a slow computerhttp://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic44694.htmlWhat to do if your Computer is running slowlyhttp://www.malwareremoval.com/tutorials/runningslowly.php~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~There is a very good chance that you are seeing the effects of a hijackware infection!NB: If you had no anti-virus application installed or the subscription had expired *when the machine first got infected* and/or your subscription has since expired and/or the machine's not been kept fully-patched at Windows Update, don't waste your time with any of the below: Format & reinstall Windows. A Repair Install will NOT help!Microsoft PCSafety provides home users (only) with no-charge support in dealing with malware infections such as viruses, spyware (including unwanted software), and adware.https://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?&prid=7552&st=1Also available via the Consumer Security Support home page: https://consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/Otherwise...1. See if you can download/run the MSRT manually: http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspxNB: Run the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan! You may need to download the MSRT on a non-infected machine, then transfer MRT.EXE to the infected machine and rename it to SCAN.EXE before running it.2a. WinXP => Run the Windows Live Safety Center's 'Protection' scan (only!) in Safe Mode with Networking, if need be:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm2b. Vista or Win7 (but not Vista 64-bit or Win7 64-bit) => Run this scan instead:http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/whatsnew.htm3. Now begin your own, new thread in one (only) of the following recommended forums for assistance by an expert in such matters. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!! • SpywareHammer: Malware Removal http://spywarehammer.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?board=10.0 • Spyware Warrior: Help with spyware removal http://www.spywarewarrior.com/viewforum.php?f=5 • DSL Reports: Security Cleanup http://www.dslreports.com/forum/cleanup • Bluetack: Malware Removal http://www.bluetack.co.uk/forums/index.php?showforum=172 • AumHa: Malware Removal http://aumha.net/viewforum.php?f=30If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, reputable and independent (i.e., not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) computer repair shop.~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

@JLA: See http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistawu/thread/2906038a-3ce9-464a-af8a-2b31f388fbc3/ ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

programs not responding -- can not open files -- takes a very long time to change pages etc. I have run the de-fragment and disc clean up programs to no avail. I am running AVG anti-virus and spy bot programs. Is there any one who can suggest a way to speed this anchor up to a sub-human level with out having to spend hard earned cash yet again????? I am not even up to a novice level with computers as I use it about 3-4 times a month. If this is the best Windows has to offer may I suggest everyone go back to a manual computer ( pencil and paper). I'm just sooo frustrated trying to make this thing work properly. P.S. Have all up dates as well. If you can help THANK-YOU so VERY much!!!

Duplicate of http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/InternetExplorer/thread/8d4c35b8-6720-4962-a758-3865dfdc2e1d/ ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft

Thanks for the reply -- it actually sounds like the info Iv been looking for for the last year or more as something has been real screwy in it for a long time that even a novice like me could see I will follow your advice to a "T" and see if it works. If it does it would put you in the running for Your Holyness at a very minimum I dont know about "God" since I haven't tryed it yet but I thank you in advance for your help and intellect .

Assuming you were replying to my post @you (not my post @JLA), you're welcome & thanks for your feedback.~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (IE, Mail, Security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ Disclaimer: MS MVPs neither represent nor work for Microsoft