Does anyone know why computers start to run slow?

Question

Sometimes my computer takes forever to start up a program....even like Internet Explorer or Outlook Express. Sometimes maybe 3 minutes. I have used about 50% memory on it...and I keep it maintained and clear of tracking bugs, viruses, spyware, adware, etc... What can I do to make it go faster...add more memory?

Answer 1

Registry errors- little bits of data that your computer processes every time it starts up- and these registry errors point to deleted or disabled programs, etc- essentially confusing the computer.  Go to download.com (cNet) and type "registry repair" into their search bar, and scroll down to select and download their best free software.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You can add memory, or some simple maintenance will make your computer go slightly faster. The easiest one is Disk Defragmenter.

Start>> All Programs>> Accessories>> System Tools>> Disk Defragmenter.

This may take awhile but this should be done every 2 weeks to every month.

Answer 4

it can because of the many unwanted files that are taking place and many programs that run in the background.. you can clear both of these by using the ccleaner software.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

and make sure you have the latest updates for your antivirus and antispyware programs.  

Answer 5

Your PC is probably infected with adware & spyware if:

     * You have downloaded music online

     * Your PC is running extremely slow

     * You are pestered by those horrible popup ads

     * Your homepage keeps changing

Don't let people invade your privacy and slow down your PC!

If so, then take a few moments to download anti-spyware software to get rid of spywares and get rid of adwares if your computer is infected.

Pasted from  <--http://toptenantispyware.com

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:

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

For Firfox, press ctrl+shift+del, and click clean private data.

Manage your startup:

Open your Start menu  ->  Click Run ->  In the command screen type "msconfig.exe" ->  In the "system configuration utility", click either "service" or "startup" tab ->  Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.

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.

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