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.NET Forum / .NET Framework / New Users / March 2008My PC with XP Home is soooo slow...
I've done everything I can think of from uninstalling unused programs, clearing the caches, multiple free online virus et al scans, using my own anti whatever software, used registry cleaners, scanned my hard-disc for errors and such... Yet it still goes so slow!!! I can count to ten slowly before a browser or application opens. Can you offer any suggestions? I can't stand it! Thanks!  SignatureME > I've done everything I can think of from uninstalling unused programs, > clearing the caches, multiple free online virus et al scans, using my own [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > application opens. Can you offer any suggestions? I can't stand it! > Thanks! Sure. First provide the necessary details. Give us complete hardware specifications. Computer brand name and model, if purchased. Processor, amount of memory, hard drive size and amount of free space. Most importantly, have you have this problem the whole time you've had this computer, or did it work correctly up to some point in time? If the latter, what hardware and/or software changes did you make just before the slowdown? Exactly which antivirus and anti-malware programs did you use, and were they up to date? The more information you provide, the better the answers will be. Okay, here we go... COMPUTER INFO - GENERAL System Model: Compaq Presario 05, DA202A-ABA 6320US NA850 BIOS Versio: Pheonix Techmologies AM35308 Operating System: XP Home Edition, Version 5.1.2600, Service Pack 2 Memory (RAM): 256 MB Processor: AMD ANthlon XP 2000+, Version x86 Family 6 Model 6 Stepping 2, 1665 MHz Hard Disc: total capacity 55.89 GB, used 44.13, free 11.75 GB Need anything else? This problem came up at some point later. When, I have no idea! No real hardware changes to speak of. I've never opened it up to install anything. As far as software changes, various here and there, install and uninstall... I keep everything up to date with 'Windows Update,' at least security and most of the software updates, not too many of the hardware updates though. I used a 'Symantec Anti-virus and web security suite' for a couple of years. Then it sat and kept saying to renew my subscription so I uninstalled it and have been using 'Avast' freeware anit-virus which I keep up to date. I also use the latest freeware 'Spybot Search and Destroy,' the latest Lavasoft 'Ad-aware,' and Javacool 'Spyware Blaster'. Have used freeware 'Wise Registry Cleaner' and 'Abexo Registry Cleaner' to check the registry. My PC has been slow even before I started using any of the freeware stuff. I run the programs and they always come up basically clean. It's funny though how different programs always find different things! I even log on every once in a while to Trend Micro's website for a free scan which bascally comes up with nothing. And as before mentioned, I clean out everything I can like the caches, recycle-bin, old unused programs, run some of the PC's diagnostic tools. Haven't defrag-ed though. This computer's not - that - old. What, since 2002 or so? Of course in computer terms that's pretty old right, but seriously, this slow?! Back to you... SignatureME > > I've done everything I can think of from uninstalling unused programs, > > clearing the caches, multiple free online virus et al scans, using my own [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > The more information you provide, the better the answers will be. > Okay, here we go... > [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > Back to you... Two obvious things: You're running the absolute *minimum* amount of memory for XP. Things would get better if you'd invest in at least 1 Gigabyte of memory. Defragmenting your hard drive will probably help, but you need more free space as well. Once a hard drive becomes 75% full, it becomes inefficient. Hard drives (like memory) are inexpensive. If any of those anti-malware products have features that cause them to run in the background all the time, turn those features off. Yes, a 1.6 GHz 32 bit single core CPU from 2002 is old, but more memory, more hard drive space and minimizing what's running in the background will make a big difference. Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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