How can I speed up this laptop?

It would help if you told us what OS you are on...I shall work on the presumption that you are on Windows XP.

1. Stop all startup programs (free up loads of RAM), go on Run > type "msconfig" < go on "startup" tab > untick everything except your anti-virus software.

2. Free up hard drive space. Download ccleaner (crapcleaner) this is a excellent trusted piece of freeware (#1 download on filehippo.com) will clean up the computers registry and also clean out all the temporary files ect.

3. Kick off any spyware (its a must) many anti-virus programs only detect viruses but the more modern threat on the web is spyware, which are basically written to collect your data (for money) or for other malicious purposes. Download Spybot - Search & Destroy this beauty of a program is just amazing. I have got rid of 600+ spyware on my PC.

I hope this has been of some use,

Cheers,

Shed.

It is easy to speed up your boss laptop.

For running slow there are many causes:

Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!

Spyware/Adware

RAM

De-Fragmenting

Etc.

Below can help you speed up your pc:

From IE, click Tools, Internet Options delete cookies delete files (offline files) clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want) click o.k., and Restart

De-Fragmenting

1. Right click of C Disk.

2. Click properties.

3. Click tools tab.

4. Click "Defragment now".

5. Click Defragment.

You can search which process full use you cpu, and end the process.

Under steps:

1. right click on the TaskBar.

2. click the Task Manager.

3. click the processes tab.

4. double click the CPU.

5. find if the "System Idle Process" is max.

6. if not right click and click end process.

Use the tool: http://downloadlk.com/themosteffectiveregistryclea...

Learn more information "why is my computer running so slow": http://downloadlk.com/WhyIsMyComputerSlow.htm

Get rid of any hefty antivirus suite such as Norton and Mcafee and install something a little more light weight and free*. I use Avast and it keeps me safe and keeps the computer running quick. (http://www.avast.com/)

There are also the basics such as defragmenting the computer

(Start >> Acess. >> System Tools >> Defragmenter)

and Disk Clean Up

(Start >> Acess. >> System Tools >> Disk Clean up)

Doing those two should help load times. Also run a spyware check to make sure the system isnt bogged down by spy ware.

My favorite is Spybot. (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)

*Note that if the laptop is for business use, your boss will need to pay for a subscription (though you get a month free). Avast is only free for home use.