My computer is a lap top Inspiron. It is about a year or so old. I cleaned old programs out, cookies, internet files and junk off. But it is still slow when I try to boot it up or start a program.
How do I get my computer to go a little faster?
The greatest performance boost you can give a PC or laptop is to purchase more RAM. Remember, when dealing with memory more is better.
The second best performance boost you can give a PC or
laptop is to "wash your Windows". Once a month do the following:
Defragment your HDD.
Clean up and delete your temp files.
Scan your HDD for errors.
Scan your PC for adware/spyware.
Once a week scan your PC for viruses especially if you download a lot of stuff.
Remove all applications that don't need to startup with Windoze through "MSCONFIG". Do the following:
Click on Start -%26gt; Run.
Type msconfig
The "System Configuration Utility" will show up.
Click on the "startup" tab.
Remove anything there that is not needed to startup. Things such as MS Office, iTunes or whatever is not necessary for Windows or your security. If in doubt, there are websites devoted to these things.
When done, click on "OK" and it will ask you to reboot. Please do so. When Windoze then starts up again it will say that you've done the system configuration utility. Put a checkmark in the box saying "I don't want to see this message every time I start" and click on "OK" to save your changes.
Once you've cleaned out all the cruft, Windoze should start faster than it did.
There is also the step of last resort which is a little extreme and time consuming but it will definitely help. Save what you want to keep in secondary storage then reformat your laptop. You'll get a fresh version of Windoze and it will run faster.
Reply:start%26gt;run%26gt;type 'msconfig' press enter.
when window opens - switch to the 'startup' tab.
uncheck un-needed startup programs.
Reply:Right click on the C drive in My Computer.
See how much space you have left on your hard drive.
Maybe you have to much on your hard drive.
You could also need more RAM.
How many programs do you have installed also. Some programs are memory hogs, I know Vista is.
Reply:go to start all programs and computer tools or something like that and just find defrag and just run that its on all computers 95-vista it sorts all of your files and puts the same ones together
Reply:email me i will send you some registry hacks that makes your comp faster. Also is it because it is slowing down on the internet or is it all slow. and always have been. Try www,ewido.com if your internet is slow this will help.
Reply:I would defrag your laptop. It always helps cause it comacts your files together and doesn't leave all the spaces in your harddrive.
Reply:it kinda depends on which internet u have too
i used to have Netscape and AOL and they r soo slow but now i have roadrunner and it made my computar SOO fast and it would load in a few seconds
Reply:There are several primary reasons could cause your computer to be slow and also some softwares you can download to speed up it.
First,Corruption and Errors within your registry.The registry is a main part of your computer's Operating System. With time, as you use Windows and install and uninstall programs, your registry will get congested and full of errors. So your computer could slow down. So, if you can clean it up this problem can be solved.Sometimes you can speed computer up by 300%. To clean up registry,You can download a software called regsitry cleaner---Clean registry,remnant,corrupt files and temp files,history,cookies,etc.. This site:
http://fix-slow-computer.info
lists top 5 registry cleaner,you can download and scan for free.
Second,Your computer is loaded with spyware/adware.spyware/adware hamper your computer's performance.It use system resources and slow your computer down.
So, to speed up your slow computer, use a registry cleaner software and clean your registry files first. It will make all the difference, and provide you with the immediate fix you need for your slow computer.Then,download a good anti-spyware to get rid of spyware/adware in your computer.
garden ridge
Sunday, August 2, 2009
How do you completly erase everything from your computer and start over new?
My friend just gave me her computer, Windows XP Home Edition, and it has at least a million files on it. I would like to just start over completly new.
I have high speed DSL, but the computer still runs very slowly. Is there like a fast/safe way to just delete everything with out doing it one by one? Thank you!
*** But I don't have a diskette or anything... No CDS or anything came with it.
How do you completly erase everything from your computer and start over new?
Start over completely? Reboot the PC with a copy of your preferred OS in the CD drive.
Reply:If you dont have the original cd, then best you can do is go to control panel/add remove programs.
Uninstall what you don't want.
after that, look for a program called ccleaner and auslogic defrag.
Those will clear trash files off it and reorganize the hard disk.
Also consider the fact there may be spware and viruses on it that cause the slowness.
I use avgfree to kill viruses and Spybot search and destroy to kill spyware.
Reply:If the computer has no backup image on it you can't do anything without the CD's.Look on boot for a short message on the screen like"hit F11 for recovery"
You can also borrow a CD from someone and use the serial from the sticker on your computer.
Reply:First you need the original os of the pc. Since you dont have the os for that computer you may need to get one.. Is the os for that computer is genuine?
Reply:You can return your computor to factory settings and that will remove everything from your computor...
Go to pc tools and then System restore ...
Reply:well you have two options.
1) buy a install CD
2) simply delete the files manualy
I have high speed DSL, but the computer still runs very slowly. Is there like a fast/safe way to just delete everything with out doing it one by one? Thank you!
*** But I don't have a diskette or anything... No CDS or anything came with it.
How do you completly erase everything from your computer and start over new?
Start over completely? Reboot the PC with a copy of your preferred OS in the CD drive.
Reply:If you dont have the original cd, then best you can do is go to control panel/add remove programs.
Uninstall what you don't want.
after that, look for a program called ccleaner and auslogic defrag.
Those will clear trash files off it and reorganize the hard disk.
Also consider the fact there may be spware and viruses on it that cause the slowness.
I use avgfree to kill viruses and Spybot search and destroy to kill spyware.
Reply:If the computer has no backup image on it you can't do anything without the CD's.Look on boot for a short message on the screen like"hit F11 for recovery"
You can also borrow a CD from someone and use the serial from the sticker on your computer.
Reply:First you need the original os of the pc. Since you dont have the os for that computer you may need to get one.. Is the os for that computer is genuine?
Reply:You can return your computor to factory settings and that will remove everything from your computor...
Go to pc tools and then System restore ...
Reply:well you have two options.
1) buy a install CD
2) simply delete the files manualy
Can computer paper be used as a mulch barrier?
I've read about using layers of newspaper and cardboard, but I was wondering how many sheets of computer paper can be used if I don't have newspaper and cardboard. We have a ton of paper in our office to be recycled and I'd love to be able to use it as a mulch barrier. I wasn't sure if computer paper work work as well as newspaper or cardboard.
Can computer paper be used as a mulch barrier?
(Paper sales for over 25 years)
I have always heard people on TV shows using paper as mulch. I personally wouldn't recommend using any paper product. The above comment is not correct...all of those types of paper have acids in them. However, the worst part is the chlorine used in the newspaper and computer paper. It is used to whitening the product during the paper making procedure. Most of the fine paper mills have moved away from this, but the lowers end mills still use it. (newspaper, computer paper(pinfed style)) If I was going to use anything, I would try to find some pine straw instead.
GL
Reply:computer paper has a lot more acid in it that newspaper or cardboard. That high acidity can damage and even kill plants.
Can computer paper be used as a mulch barrier?
(Paper sales for over 25 years)
I have always heard people on TV shows using paper as mulch. I personally wouldn't recommend using any paper product. The above comment is not correct...all of those types of paper have acids in them. However, the worst part is the chlorine used in the newspaper and computer paper. It is used to whitening the product during the paper making procedure. Most of the fine paper mills have moved away from this, but the lowers end mills still use it. (newspaper, computer paper(pinfed style)) If I was going to use anything, I would try to find some pine straw instead.
GL
Reply:computer paper has a lot more acid in it that newspaper or cardboard. That high acidity can damage and even kill plants.
What are the computer requirements to playing World of Warcraft and how can i check my computer for them?
I need to know what my computer needs to run WoW and instructions on finding out if my computer meets those needs. I would also like to ask if there is a way to pay for World of Warcraft yearly instead of monthly and does WoW censors it's players' words. Thank you and all information would be greatly appreciated.
What are the computer requirements to playing World of Warcraft and how can i check my computer for them?
from wow page here.. http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/faq/...
What are the system requirements for classic World of Warcraft?
Minimum System Requirements*
Windows® System 2000/XP OS:
Intel Pentium® III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon 800 MHz
512 MB or more of RAM
32 MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA® GeForce™ 2 class card or above
DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers
6.0 GB available HD space
4x CD-ROM drive
A 56k or better Internet connection
Mac® OS X 10.3.9:
933 MHz or higher G4, or G5, or Intel processor
512 MB RAM or higher; DDR RAM recommended
ATI or NVIDIA® video hardware with 32 MB VRAM or more
6.0 GB available HD space
4x CD-Rom drive
56k or better Internet connection
*Note: Due to potential programming changes, the Minimum System Requirements for this game may change over time.
Recommended Specifications
Windows® System 2000/XP OS:
Intel Pentium® IV 1.5 GHz or AMD XP 1500+ MHz
1024 MB RAM
64 MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5700 class card or above
Broadband Internet connection
Two-button scroll-wheel mouse
Mac® OS X 10.3.9 or newer:
1024 MB RAM or higher; DDR RAM recommended
ATI or NVIDIA® video hardware with 64 MB VRAM or more
Broadband Internet connection
to check your cpu (assuming windows)
click start , then my cpu, under system tasks click view system information this should open a box that say's system properties on the general tab it should have your info.
for paying : Phone Support - 1 (800) 592 5499 (1-800-59-BLIZZARD)
Automated 24 hours
Live Representative Mon-Fri, 8AM-8PM (Pacific)
censoring : I am not sure I would think that there are moderators on the site and that punishement would be dealt to those that are 2 rude or inappropriate.
Reply:1) System requirements:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcr...
2) Checking your system requirements:
Start%26gt;Programs%26gt;Accessories%26gt;System Tools%26gt;System Information
3) World of Warcraft payment:
You can pay every 6 months with credit/debit card. It is acutally cheaper that way - $77.94 lum sum pre-paid which is $12.99/month rather than $14.99.
Just remember, if you quit during your subscription, Blizzard will not reimburse you, they will let you play until your subscription expires.
4) Censoring:
Yes and no. You have the option. Hit "Esc" when you get into the game and go to "Interface Options". In the first column on the left side there is a "Profanity Filter". Check it if you don't want to see the swearing.
^^ Happy Gaming ~.O
Reply:You Can Go To This Website If You Have Microsoft Windows And Click On "Will It Run On My PC" And After It's Done Checking It Should Show You If It Can Be Played On Your PC Or Not.If I Can't Be It Will Show It Red What Your System Lacks
http://gameadvisor.futuremark.com/gamead...
What are the computer requirements to playing World of Warcraft and how can i check my computer for them?
from wow page here.. http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/info/faq/...
What are the system requirements for classic World of Warcraft?
Minimum System Requirements*
Windows® System 2000/XP OS:
Intel Pentium® III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon 800 MHz
512 MB or more of RAM
32 MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA® GeForce™ 2 class card or above
DirectX® 9.0c (included) and latest video drivers
6.0 GB available HD space
4x CD-ROM drive
A 56k or better Internet connection
Mac® OS X 10.3.9:
933 MHz or higher G4, or G5, or Intel processor
512 MB RAM or higher; DDR RAM recommended
ATI or NVIDIA® video hardware with 32 MB VRAM or more
6.0 GB available HD space
4x CD-Rom drive
56k or better Internet connection
*Note: Due to potential programming changes, the Minimum System Requirements for this game may change over time.
Recommended Specifications
Windows® System 2000/XP OS:
Intel Pentium® IV 1.5 GHz or AMD XP 1500+ MHz
1024 MB RAM
64 MB 3D graphics card with Hardware Transform and Lighting, such as NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5700 class card or above
Broadband Internet connection
Two-button scroll-wheel mouse
Mac® OS X 10.3.9 or newer:
1024 MB RAM or higher; DDR RAM recommended
ATI or NVIDIA® video hardware with 64 MB VRAM or more
Broadband Internet connection
to check your cpu (assuming windows)
click start , then my cpu, under system tasks click view system information this should open a box that say's system properties on the general tab it should have your info.
for paying : Phone Support - 1 (800) 592 5499 (1-800-59-BLIZZARD)
Automated 24 hours
Live Representative Mon-Fri, 8AM-8PM (Pacific)
censoring : I am not sure I would think that there are moderators on the site and that punishement would be dealt to those that are 2 rude or inappropriate.
Reply:1) System requirements:
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/burningcr...
2) Checking your system requirements:
Start%26gt;Programs%26gt;Accessories%26gt;System Tools%26gt;System Information
3) World of Warcraft payment:
You can pay every 6 months with credit/debit card. It is acutally cheaper that way - $77.94 lum sum pre-paid which is $12.99/month rather than $14.99.
Just remember, if you quit during your subscription, Blizzard will not reimburse you, they will let you play until your subscription expires.
4) Censoring:
Yes and no. You have the option. Hit "Esc" when you get into the game and go to "Interface Options". In the first column on the left side there is a "Profanity Filter". Check it if you don't want to see the swearing.
^^ Happy Gaming ~.O
Reply:You Can Go To This Website If You Have Microsoft Windows And Click On "Will It Run On My PC" And After It's Done Checking It Should Show You If It Can Be Played On Your PC Or Not.If I Can't Be It Will Show It Red What Your System Lacks
http://gameadvisor.futuremark.com/gamead...
How do I get my computer to stop showing me the desktop screen?
When I'm in the middle of a program, my computer will suddenly switch to the desktop screen. The program I'm running doesn't crash though. Any idea how to make it concentrate on the program I'm trying to run with no interruptions?
How do I get my computer to stop showing me the desktop screen?
Hi! Just another possibility: if you happen to hit ALT and TAB you can send yourself back to the desktop (it's easier than you think! LOL ).
Also, is your virus scan up to date and when is the last time you ran it? This sounds like a highly irritating 'prank' type problem that a virus designer would perpetrate.
Good Luck!
Jen
Reply:you are probably clicking on the buttons on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. this will minimize the window the same way it does when you click on the square in the upper-right corner of all of your windows.
Reply:when run programms try to run program that contain less graphics, if this does'nt solve the problem. let me ask u how many mb is ur ram, if your ram is low try to increase it by bye a new ram and slot it into the ram socket.
flowers for algernon
How do I get my computer to stop showing me the desktop screen?
Hi! Just another possibility: if you happen to hit ALT and TAB you can send yourself back to the desktop (it's easier than you think! LOL ).
Also, is your virus scan up to date and when is the last time you ran it? This sounds like a highly irritating 'prank' type problem that a virus designer would perpetrate.
Good Luck!
Jen
Reply:you are probably clicking on the buttons on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. this will minimize the window the same way it does when you click on the square in the upper-right corner of all of your windows.
Reply:when run programms try to run program that contain less graphics, if this does'nt solve the problem. let me ask u how many mb is ur ram, if your ram is low try to increase it by bye a new ram and slot it into the ram socket.
flowers for algernon
How do I stop my computer from freezing everytime i open a pdf file?
I need to be able to open pdf files for school, but everytime I try to open one on my laptop my computer freezes. What do I need to do to fix this problem?
How do I stop my computer from freezing everytime i open a pdf file?
are you opening the file in Acrobat Reader? Make sure you have the latest version.
Does the problem occur w/ other pdf files, or ONLY this one? If it is only this one, its a corrupted nasty file...if it is all, then i would reinstall or update acrobat reader...if u r still having the problem, and have restarted your computer it could be something else going on....
I can help you further possibly if you can tell me if your on a mac or a pc...
Reply:Well, there could be a few reasons for this. Most likely your computer is bogged down by spyware and/or viruses. (I'm making an assumption here.) Adobe Acrobat isn't a very lightweight program, and uses a decent ammount of system resources when opening. If you have an older PC, it could be too much for your PC to handle.
But there are things you can do. First, make sure your anti-virus is up to date. If you don't have an anti-virus, or your subscription has expired, you can download and install Avast! Anti Virus for free. Go to http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-... for the free home version.
Next - download and install Spybot Search and Destroy from http://www.safer-networking.org This will remove the spyware.
Make sure both programs are up to date and have done full checks of your system. Lastly, if all else fails - download the PDF to your PC instead of opening it up through your browser (IE). After you have downloaded the file, open it up by double-clicking on it.
Hope this helped!
Reply:You probably need to update Acrobat Reader.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/re...
Reply:scan for viruses and protect it from harmful things.
Reply:Uninstall Adobe Reader, reboot, reinstall Adobe Reader.
www.adobe.com
Reply:Try updating your software. Also, make sure that your computer is not trying to run too many programs in the background.
Reply:Check out http://www.pc-optimizer-pro.info
With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.
It will help improve your system performance and stop freezing without expensive hardware upgrades.
Good luck!
Reply:Well there are probably 25 things that start when you start up your PC.. you need to go into your settings and remove things like Quicktime player.. and adobe updates.. that can be initated when YOU want rather EVERYTIME you start it up.
Try AVG.com... the full version is free for 30 days and if you need a special code.... hit me and Ill pass it down.. ( for after the 30 days)
In that it scans for spyware. malware..etc.... but there is a tab called analysis... and then click on auto start... I bet there is like 20 things there.... I was shocked when I seen mines....
OR try Defragmenting your PC
Click
START%26gt;
All Programs%26gt;
Accessories%26gt;
System TOOLS%26gt;
Disk Defragmenter.
Click Defragment... and it will do it for you. This compresses files and re-organizes them so your PC doesnt have to look all over for files.. like in a big messy bedroom if you will....
Though sometimes if the files are BIG%26gt;.. it is gonna freeze unles you got a ULTRA BIG processor.... It still sometimes happens to me... your connection can also be a part of that as well.....
Reply:If you are using Abobe Acrobat or Reader to open these files, both are resource heavy and if you have insufficient RAM, it could cause these problems. You'll either need to close some of your running programs or stop some programs from running at startup.
You can also try Foxit instead, it doesn't have as big a footprint as it uses less system resources.
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intr...
How do I stop my computer from freezing everytime i open a pdf file?
are you opening the file in Acrobat Reader? Make sure you have the latest version.
Does the problem occur w/ other pdf files, or ONLY this one? If it is only this one, its a corrupted nasty file...if it is all, then i would reinstall or update acrobat reader...if u r still having the problem, and have restarted your computer it could be something else going on....
I can help you further possibly if you can tell me if your on a mac or a pc...
Reply:Well, there could be a few reasons for this. Most likely your computer is bogged down by spyware and/or viruses. (I'm making an assumption here.) Adobe Acrobat isn't a very lightweight program, and uses a decent ammount of system resources when opening. If you have an older PC, it could be too much for your PC to handle.
But there are things you can do. First, make sure your anti-virus is up to date. If you don't have an anti-virus, or your subscription has expired, you can download and install Avast! Anti Virus for free. Go to http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-... for the free home version.
Next - download and install Spybot Search and Destroy from http://www.safer-networking.org This will remove the spyware.
Make sure both programs are up to date and have done full checks of your system. Lastly, if all else fails - download the PDF to your PC instead of opening it up through your browser (IE). After you have downloaded the file, open it up by double-clicking on it.
Hope this helped!
Reply:You probably need to update Acrobat Reader.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/re...
Reply:scan for viruses and protect it from harmful things.
Reply:Uninstall Adobe Reader, reboot, reinstall Adobe Reader.
www.adobe.com
Reply:Try updating your software. Also, make sure that your computer is not trying to run too many programs in the background.
Reply:Check out http://www.pc-optimizer-pro.info
With pc optimizer pro you can safely clean, repair and optimize your computer.
It will help improve your system performance and stop freezing without expensive hardware upgrades.
Good luck!
Reply:Well there are probably 25 things that start when you start up your PC.. you need to go into your settings and remove things like Quicktime player.. and adobe updates.. that can be initated when YOU want rather EVERYTIME you start it up.
Try AVG.com... the full version is free for 30 days and if you need a special code.... hit me and Ill pass it down.. ( for after the 30 days)
In that it scans for spyware. malware..etc.... but there is a tab called analysis... and then click on auto start... I bet there is like 20 things there.... I was shocked when I seen mines....
OR try Defragmenting your PC
Click
START%26gt;
All Programs%26gt;
Accessories%26gt;
System TOOLS%26gt;
Disk Defragmenter.
Click Defragment... and it will do it for you. This compresses files and re-organizes them so your PC doesnt have to look all over for files.. like in a big messy bedroom if you will....
Though sometimes if the files are BIG%26gt;.. it is gonna freeze unles you got a ULTRA BIG processor.... It still sometimes happens to me... your connection can also be a part of that as well.....
Reply:If you are using Abobe Acrobat or Reader to open these files, both are resource heavy and if you have insufficient RAM, it could cause these problems. You'll either need to close some of your running programs or stop some programs from running at startup.
You can also try Foxit instead, it doesn't have as big a footprint as it uses less system resources.
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intr...
How do I delete my iTunes library completely off my computer?
So I recently had to switch all my music from iTunes to Windows Music Player so I copied/converted everything over, but now my computer is on overload from doubled-up music files. I've already gone into add/remove programs and removed iTunes, but I can't find where all the music was stored because it still seems that my computer is way more bogged down than it was just minutes before making the change. Any ideas? My computer is older and limited on space, and I just need it to make space for school files for just a couple more months. Anything would be awesome and helpful. Thanks in advance.
How do I delete my iTunes library completely off my computer?
go to start ,find files ,search for what your folder was called and delete the left overs there.
How do I delete my iTunes library completely off my computer?
go to start ,find files ,search for what your folder was called and delete the left overs there.
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