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Sl-o-w computer...?

Any ideas how to get it to run faster.,? Once heard about typing in the RUN on start up. What would I type in there.?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    type...msconfig...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Do the following thing on your PC.

    1. Search for temp files( In search box type *.tmp) click search. Delete all files that appears after search.

    2. Than as above type *.log & do the same.

    3. Search Temp folder Delete all it's content.

    4. Search Temprory Internet Files & delete it's content.

    5. Run updated Antivirus & Anti spyware.

    6. Run disk cleanup from system tools in accessories.

    7. Than defragment your drives twice from system tools Defrag.

    8. From run type msconfig > enter > click on startup un check all checked field except of antivirus & anti spyware. Choose & click services, Check beside hide all MS Services. In remaining list uncheck all except Anti virus & Anti spyware services click apply click ok you will asked to restart click restart. You are almost done.

    This will make your system considerably faster but one very essential action has to be taken and that is cleaning Registry which is the main reason of sluggis system. Dowload

    WIN XP Manager or tuneup utilities install & clean. Try with win xp manager,s 1 click cleaner comand. You can download it from

    www.softarchive.net. It requires dotnet fx so you will have to download it also. First you will have to install dotnet fx. It is free & you can get it from site of microsoft. Your PC will become as fast as it was when new or a bit better.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Keep your computer clean of spyware and viruses.

    I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com/ and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.

    Use Disk Cleanup

    Use Defrag

    From RUN, use MSCONFIG and go to the startup section. Then uncheck startup programs that you don't need.

    You might need more RAM. If you have less than 512MB then get MORE. Visit http://www.coastmemory.com/ and look up your system

    Good luck and Happy Computing!

  • 1 decade ago

    you need more spaces in your harddisk

    and you need more RAM to buy.

    Hint: delete unnecessary files from your harddisk

    such as games, temp files

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