Why is my cpu slowing down?

Question

Details: i recenlty cleaned my heatsink and i accidentaly removed a little bit of thermal paste could this be the cause of my processor slowing down or what? please help, tnx.

Answer 1

There are MANY reasons for computer slow downs:

a] not enough memory

b] too many programs starting up with windows at boot up time

c] spyware

d] too many junk files

e] too many restore points

Routine maintenance the will definitely help restore your PC's speed to what it could/should be...

1. Increase your Virtual Memory, then

2. Download and run PageDefrg (free tool from Microsoft).

3. Run MSCONFIG and deactivate any startup programs that you DON'T want/need to run at boot time

4. Uninstall any unwanted programs

5. Ensure that you have more than 500 MB's of free space on your C: drive. (if not, it's not IF your PC will crash...it's WHEN your PC crashes). If not, move your Music/Videos offline to DVD's or CD's.

6. Purge all temp folders and internet temp files

7. Run defrag again after all the cleanup you just did.

8.install Registry cleaner and run daily

Use the tool: http://downloadlk.net/themosteffectivere... [if you do not have one]

9. install Antispyware and run daily

http://toptenantispyware.com [if you do not have one]

Learn more about "Why Is My Computer Running so Slow?" and "How to Speed it UP":

http://downloadlk.net/WhyIsMyComputerSlo...

Answer 2

Did you remove the heat sink? Every time you remove your heat sink, you need to remove the old thermal paste and apply a fresh coat. If you removed some of the thermal paste, your cpu is probably running hot, Check the processor temp in the bios..