my pc, is starting/and getting/ slower all the time, Is it ready??

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bsa_bob2MJM

Discussion Starter · Mar 13, 2011

To clean out, or what would you be thinking i should do:4-dontkno. To get her up to a faster speed, I have comcast [fast] internet,Where do i start and/or is there any "sticky noted"to be researched , Waiting to hear hopefully bob s and thank you

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jimmyavr

· #2 · Mar 13, 2011

Hello, do you know the specs of your machine?

Machines can slow down due to a number of reasons such as old hardware trying to support new software.

System start up crammed full of programs which slows down the start up.

Drivers out of date etc,

3 basic things to start off trying are as follows;

1) Disk cleanup, go to start/programs/accessories/system tools/disk clean up.

Complete the process.

2) Defragment the system, also found in the system tools folder.

3) Shutdown some start up programs,

Click start, then run and type msconfig and press enter. Now click on the start up tab on the window that appears.

Here is a list of programs that are set to load up at the start up. Disable any you don't need to load up.

There just basic things, I can help you more when I know a bit more about your system.

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Basementgeek

· #3 · Mar 13, 2011

Here is a sticky:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f112/is-your-pc-running-slow-532072.html

BG

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bsa_bob2MJM

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 13, 2011

jimmyavr said:
Hello, do you know the specs of your machine?

Machines can slow down due to a number of reasons such as old hardware trying to support new software.

System start up crammed full of programs which slows down the start up.

Drivers out of date etc,

3 basic things to start off trying are as follows;

1) Disk cleanup, go to start/programs/accessories/system tools/disk clean up.

Complete the process.

2) Defragment the system, also found in the system tools folder.

3) Shutdown some start up programs,

Click start, then run and type msconfig and press enter. Now click on the start up tab on the window that appears.

Here is a list of programs that are set to load up at the start up. Disable any you don't need to load up.

There just basic things, I can help you more when I know a bit more about your system.

I answer to my info; I have a Dell personal desk computer, no other use.------------avg ,, microsoft secuity, Malwarebyres.and super-anti spyware free addition for security is there more, things needed?All temp files are closed regularly, updates on security are done regularly/also i have a ton of free spaceafter compression, as i checked and defragged that also.lease let me know and thanks for hanging in on this this sincerely bob s

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jimmyavr

· #5 · Mar 13, 2011

Hello,

Id suggest following basementgeeks link he provided;

Here is a sticky:

Is your PC running slow...?

This should help you solve the issue.

But if possible can you post your system specs here please.

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bsa_bob2MJM

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 13, 2011

What specs are you referring too. i'm abit lost on this term. bob s

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jimmyavr

· #7 · Mar 13, 2011

The Computers Specifications;

Processor Type
Motherboard
RAM
Hard Drive Space
GPU
etc

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bsa_bob2MJM

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 13, 2011

Sorry thats to far in, for me to know.i'm just a novice.i thinkm icrosoft is the answer to the procceser right? plenty of hard drive space least thats what the defragment pie shows me its pink[free space]only using a tiny bit which is black ....sorry if this seems a little dumb. bob s

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spunk.funk

· #9 · Mar 13, 2011

No, Microsoft is the manufacturer of your Operating System. For specs on your computer, run Everest and report back with specs that jimmyavr requested. The link that Basementgeek suggested is a great article on things you can do to speed up your computer

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johnnyedwards

· #10 · Mar 16, 2011

Hey there,
Give this a go: Get yourself a can of compressed air and Clean your pc of all dust, especially the cooling fans. Then delete as much junk as possible ie, old programs, files etc...Then run a good system defrag, although the in-built defragger is a bit slow. Diskeeper do a good defragger and i think they do a free trial at their website. oh yeah and do a good virus/ malware scan before you defrag.

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