My computer runs too slowly and Skype won't connect?

Question

My computer runs too slowly and Skype won't connect?

Answer 1

maybe the reason is you have a lot of downloaded stuff like games or something.try deleting alot of them and your computer will go faster. or switch to comcast :00

hope i get best answer:-)

Answer 2

Most likely a slow internet connection for the Skype problem. I have a dirt slow computer, but when I'm connected to fast internet it doesn't matter. If you want your computer to run faster, a quick fix is to just add more RAM. Cost you about $50-$100 and makes a big difference.

Answer 3

Well from what i can see, if generally your computer is running too slowly, chances are then when you load an program or application, your computer will not be able to process its required tasks, hence affecting the performance of anything you want to do on your computer.

I assume you have an internet connection, and you can browse your internet just fine. Make sure that internet explorer is not set to "work offline" (in file menu) before loading skype, as this stop messenger and chat programs from connecting (i know, its really wierd). Ensure your username and passwords are correct, and if need to re-install skype to ensure that it was just an installation error. Re-install with disabling all firewalls and anti-virus programs.

To make your pc run better, you should once a year or so re-format your computer. Save everything on a thumbdrive or DVD which you will need before hand, as it completely wipes your pc to factory settings.

Try also disk degragmenting, or adding some more computer RAM, or increasing your computers hard drive, as just these 2 things can significantly increase your PCs performance. As a generall rule, for good performance you should have your hard drive no more than half full.

hope that helps :-)

Answer 4

1 restore it

2.defragment

3.clean

4.run spyware removal program

5.unplug it and modem for count of ten

6.turn off unecessary "starts with computer" programs

do all those things it should run much better

also there are certain programs that just suck.like Spy Doctor--untill i got rid of that mine was always slow.

get spybot to remove cookies with-its free-and good enough

Answer 5

try getting a faster computer with better memory and cpu or make you internet connection faster also change the skpe status to anything except for offline

Answer 6

Try closing some of the other applications, then re-opening them when you've connected to Skype.

Answer 7

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. find if the "System Idle Process" is max.

6. if not right click and click end process.

III.

Try optimizing Internet Exlorer Browser

a. Check first the version

Click Help

Click About Internet Explorer

If you are using IE7 or version 7

1. Close IE

2. Click on Start

3. Click on Control Panel

4. Open Network and Internet Connections

5. Open Internet Options

    NOTE: If Network and Internet Connections is separated just try to look for Internet Options

6. At Internet Options

7.Click on Advanced on the upper right

8.Click on Reset at the bottom portion

9.Click on Close

10.Click on Apply and OK

If you are using version 6

1.Click on Tools on the upper verions

2.Click on Internet Options

3.Under General Tab Delete Files, Delete Cookies

4.Then Go to Security Tab, Click on Default Level

5.Then Go to Privacy, Click on Default

6.Then Go to Programs Tab, Click on Reset Web Settings

7.Then Go to Advanced Click on Restore Defaults

8.Click on Apply and OK

IV.  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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