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My computer has suddenly started running slow?

Hi, I'm running Windows XP. It's updated all the time. I've recently cleaned up my hard disk and defragmented my computer. I've been running Kaspersy Anti-Virus protection without any problems, for the past few weeks. It is also updated automatically. After logging off the internet, I delete all temporary folders, offline content, cookies, etc. I've also deleted programs that I do not absolutely need to have, and rebooted my system. I'm not sure why my computer is running very slow. It only started about two days ago. Kaspersky has been set to automatically scan everyday at 3AM and recently, I've gotten no reports on any threats to my computer. Does anyone know what could be causing this problem? My hard drive was wiped clean/refurbished in 2007. Usually when I delete files, it helps speed it up...but, no such luck this time. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Check http://www.pc-optimizer-pro.com/

    With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.

    It will help improve your system performance without expensive hardware upgrades.

    Good luck!

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    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Computer Suddenly Very Slow

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Instead of running possibly illegitimate "tune-up" programs, try some of the following steps - You said you virus scanned. Try a malware scan too, if you haven't. Google MalwareBytes if you don't have a program for it. Also, make sure you run full scans with updated databases, not just quick scans. - Google "Free Window Registry Repair". This is a light-weight, useful little utility that can find and eliminate registry errors that could cause these issues. Don't worry if you get results in the 1000s-2000s of errors - this is common for a computer that isn't scanned frequently. - Use Windows' default defrag program or Auslogic's Disk Defrag (which has an optimize feature) to defragment your hard drive. - It may help (maybe) to pop the cover off your computer and blow off the dust with some dust remover (you can buy this at Staples, Wal-mart, etc.). Make sure you spray the can horizontally (do not tilt it), and blow the dust away from your components. Be careful with laptop covers, as they can be a bit tricky to get back on sometimes. I doubt this will make a huge difference, but with older computers a little bit of de-dusting can do a lot. - As for your internet, I'm not sure. First of all, make sure you are getting an accurate reading from your router or modem/router's browser page and not from an online bandwidth meter, as these are only accurate if your line is completely free. If the router displays a sub-standard bandwidth, it could be a wiring problem or maybe your ISP just stopped feeding you as much. ISPs are not required to provide you any bandwidth above the minimum amount guaranteed (for example, if you have a 1 - 2 MBPS plan, you'll have trouble getting them to pick up the slack). If you are supposed to be getting 1.9 at least according to your internet plan, then you may wish to call them. Edit; As a worst-case solution, do a Windows System Restore, setting it to a date before you noticed major slow-downs in your system. This will reset your system to the state it was in on the selected date, though it should preserve your documents, images, etc., not sure about Program Files.

  • 5 years ago

    My computer has suddenly started running slow

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  • 1 decade ago

    computers slow down when you've got too much memory stored. you might want to delete some programs or games to free up some space.

  • 1 decade ago

    i had the same problem with my computer.... and i would always run virus scanning programs but then i found out that i had a viruses and trojans! they pisssed me off so bad... i dont know how they get there but after the fact, i realized that's wat was making my computer run so slow..even though my virus scanner didnt show any viruses on there

  • 1 decade ago

    computers usually slow down when you add a lot of programs, so try deleting unused files and uninstalling programs that you no longer need

  • 1 decade ago

    Go to the store where you got your computer to see what the people can do. This worked for my computer which apparently only needed to be cleaner(It was filled withed dust when they opened it up).

  • 1 decade ago

    get a good registry cleaner such as registry clean expert this program will allow you to clean unnecessary files from your registry and also defrag it freeing up space and making it run better. Good luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Press ctrl-alt-del and go into task manager and see what is running under processes. You want to look at the cpu column, memory, and page faults. You want to go through and see what is taking up your resources.

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