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Why is my computer programs running slow after installing XP Pro OS?

Here is a little more info.... I put together my own computer. Got it up & running. Everything ran great. Installed a Microsoft XP Pro OS & now when I move the "Display Properties" or a minimized program it moves slow when I hold down the mouse to move it. Why? & what can I do to fix it? Also, I still need to add on my other 2 GB Ram, so if I do that will it go faster?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Make sure you installed all drivers and then restart your system.

    Especially video drivers.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The problem with slow computers is that most of the time. It's all to do with a hidden part of your system .This part of your system is called the 'registry' and is a huge database which stores all the settings and options for your PC.The reason why the registry is responsible for making your computer run slow is because it is actually prone to getting corrupt and damaged. Because Windows is constantly using the database when you're using your computer, it's constantly got 100's of registry files open. This unfortunately means that Windows gets confused, leading it to save the registry files wrong, making them incredibly difficult for your computer to read. Think of them as files which are all jumbled up, making your computer have to spend longer to read them. You just need to be able to clean out all the damaged files from the registry, allowing Windows to read all the files it needs, when it needs them.And to do this, you just need to use a tool called a 'registry cleaner'.I should like to commend Registry Easy to you ! http://clean-up-registry-faster-pc.com/

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Use a PC optimizer and a system cleaner like Reginout to clean your trash. Also uninstall unnecessary programs. It will improve your speed. For better performance, add more RAM.

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    CCleaner is the best tool on the market to clean up your pc. Download here http://bit.ly/UrArJj

    It's surely the leader program of its type

    Bye

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