How can i speed up my pc? its slow and stupid but i can't afford to buy a new one

Question

its slow and stupid but i can't afford to buy a new one yet.

anyone know of anything that can help.

it has xp

Answer 1

There are lots of problems which make your pc slow.

Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!

Spyware/Adware

RAM

De-Fragmenting

Etc.

Below can help you speed up your pc:

I. De-Fragmenting

1. Right click of C Disk.

2. Click properties.

3. Click tools tab.

4. Click "Defragment now".

5. Click Defragment.

II. 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. Fnd if the "System Idle Process" is max.

6. If not right click and click end process.

III. Manage your startups. Your excess CPU usage is due to too many programs running in the background. You can cut these to barebones by alter your msconfig. Here is how:

1. Open your Start menu.

2. Click Run

3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"

4. In the "system configuration utility",click either "service" or "startup" tab

5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.

6. Click "OK"

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Answer 2

ok there are 3 ways.

1.add more memory

2.defrag your hard drive.(windows defrag is slow) try diskeeper the best

3.save all your pics,music,movies and files on dvd or cd.then reinstall windows .this will make it work brand new as the first day u got it.but please save your files on dvd,cd or external hard drive before u reinstall windows,which will erase every thing on your system.

Answer 3

Delete any unwanted programs or files. Then run a virus scan to make sure you have no viruses. Those will make your computer go deathly slow. Another helpful thing is running a program like registry mechanic. It will defiantly help if you have recently deleted any big files or done something dramatic to the computer. If none of that works you may need to upgrade your RAM. For the average person 1 to 2 gb of RAM is good and it also helps to have a processor that is 2ghz or faster.

Answer 4

drefrag your harddrive and do disk cleanup, (both in system tools).

Answer 5

You can always upgrade your RAM. That is the cheapest and most efficient way to speed up your computer.

Clean up anything unwanted on your computer. Use CCleaner (you can get this at http://www.ccleaner.com/) and do daily defragmentations.

Keep your computer virus free. Do daily scans.

Answer 6

try deleating some of the unwanted stuff of the hard-drive, or get help to do a dfrag

Answer 7

You can defragment it. It should help.

Answer 8

hi same answer as tomcat,but go to www.majorgeeks.com, and go too all in one and download advance windows care 3 this is a newer version and is almost a complete care system  

Answer 9

defreagment

Answer 10

Hi~~

   first ,clear you sys use the software named Revo Uninstaller

Revo Uninstaller helps you to uninstall and remove unwanted programs installed on your computer even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Add or Remove Programs" control panel applet.

     second ,use the software Advanced WindowsCare.

This comprehensive PC-care utility has a one-click approach to helping protect, repair and optimize your PC. Advanced WindowsCare Personal Edition helps protect, optimize, and repair your PC –– with daily use.

Features of this fantastic, award-winning, 100% free program include:

- Ending slow downs, freezes, crashes, and security threats.

- Scanning and finding what other utilities miss on your PC.

- Keeping your PC error-free and running more smoothly than ever.

- Designed for Windows Vista, XP, and 2000.

- Over 5,000,000 downloads since 2006.

- Availability is free of charge for private use.

- Plus, Advanced WindowsCare Personal is 100% safe and clean with no adware, spyware, or viruses.

the two  free software download link:

http://www.brothersoft.com/revo-uninstal...

http://www.brothersoft.com/advanced-wind...

good luck

Answer 11

It could be slow because of a virus.  Get a good virus scanning software like Norton.  Do a full system scan and hopefully that will speed it up.

If nothing comes up, go into accessories\system tools\defragmentation.  Defrag will help organize data in the computer, it will allow the programs to run quickly.

If it is still slow, hit ctrl alt Delete.  A window will pop up and it will show all the programs that are running.  If there is a lot of programs that are running in the background, that will slow the computer.  Click on them and then on end program at the bottom.

If that doesn't work, you can spend about $150 to buy a new RAM stick.  It will speed the computer up a little.  Look inside the computer first to see if you have room.  It is on the mother board.  They are the long skinny bars. http://www.pcbargainhunter.com/images/ra...

Answer 12

Delete all offline content, files, browser history, cookies. Disk clean up and defrag. Store photos on disk and not your pc as they take up alot of space.