Why is my computer so slow?
Why is my computer so slow?
This is the most common question that computer users ask. The answer can be simple but not so easy to apply for regular computer users. When your computer is over taxed, it will slow down. It has a fixed amount of memory (RAM, not harddrive space) and when it becomes used up, then your PC will slow down. What are the solutions?
a) reduce the number of programs running at the same time
b) reduce the number of programs loading up at boot or startup
c) clean up spyware and virus infestations
d) get a faster Internet connection speed
To verify which solutions apply to you:
a) shut down some programs. Also, remember that if you have more than one profile running, i.e. your wife or kids each have their own profile logged-on, each of those will also have running programs. Your computer will run more more efficiently if every user logs off after using the computer instead of using the "switch user" function.
b) move your mouse cursor over each icon you have in your System Tray at the bottom right. Remove and dis-activate the 'start up at Windows feature' of any unnecessary programs. Examples of necessary programs are antivirus, antispyware and sound control. Any other programs usually fall in the category of unnecessary: chatting, printing, multi-media, cd-dvd burning programs.
c) Shut down your System Restore on Windows xp and Windows Millennium only and carry out anti-virus and anti-spyware scans. Re-activate System Restore afterwards. Windows xp System Restore can be shutdown this way: right-click on My Computer, click on Properties, System Restore, put a checkmark next to Turn off System Restore, click Apply. To re-activate carry out the same steps as before and remove the checkmark. Windows Millennium System Restore is similar. Some viruses and spyware can be harder to remove. If you need help, obtain paid support at 1-866-631-0985 or 506-386-6824. We can usually optimize and speed up your computer within 15 minutes. It may take longer if you have viruses and spyware.
d) If your computer is only slow when it is delivering webpages on the Internet, downloading email attachments or other files from the Internet, then you may need a faster Internet connection. Your Internet service provider - ISP - will be more than happy to provide you with this upgrade. If you think your connection is slower than the one you're paying for, obtain free assistance from your ISP.
Obtain free computer information and paid support at http://www.drordi.com/qanda-e.html
This is the most common question that computer users ask. The answer can be simple but not so easy to apply for regular computer users. When your computer is over taxed, it will slow down. It has a fixed amount of memory (RAM, not harddrive space) and when it becomes used up, then your PC will slow down. What are the solutions?
a) reduce the number of programs running at the same time
b) reduce the number of programs loading up at boot or startup
c) clean up spyware and virus infestations
d) get a faster Internet connection speed
To verify which solutions apply to you:
a) shut down some programs. Also, remember that if you have more than one profile running, i.e. your wife or kids each have their own profile logged-on, each of those will also have running programs. Your computer will run more more efficiently if every user logs off after using the computer instead of using the "switch user" function.
b) move your mouse cursor over each icon you have in your System Tray at the bottom right. Remove and dis-activate the 'start up at Windows feature' of any unnecessary programs. Examples of necessary programs are antivirus, antispyware and sound control. Any other programs usually fall in the category of unnecessary: chatting, printing, multi-media, cd-dvd burning programs.
c) Shut down your System Restore on Windows xp and Windows Millennium only and carry out anti-virus and anti-spyware scans. Re-activate System Restore afterwards. Windows xp System Restore can be shutdown this way: right-click on My Computer, click on Properties, System Restore, put a checkmark next to Turn off System Restore, click Apply. To re-activate carry out the same steps as before and remove the checkmark. Windows Millennium System Restore is similar. Some viruses and spyware can be harder to remove. If you need help, obtain paid support at 1-866-631-0985 or 506-386-6824. We can usually optimize and speed up your computer within 15 minutes. It may take longer if you have viruses and spyware.
d) If your computer is only slow when it is delivering webpages on the Internet, downloading email attachments or other files from the Internet, then you may need a faster Internet connection. Your Internet service provider - ISP - will be more than happy to provide you with this upgrade. If you think your connection is slower than the one you're paying for, obtain free assistance from your ISP.
Obtain free computer information and paid support at http://www.drordi.com/qanda-e.html
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