jolittle20
my computer is running slow and i cant scan it can someone help????
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hey there are a few things to do to get your computer faster
first im sure the bulk of the problem is turning it on right? it probably takes like 5 minutes or something lol! first thing we are going to tackle is getting rid of unnecessary programs
go to start>run>type msconfig
the last 2 tabs are services and startup
on the services tab make sure that "Hide all Microsoft Services" is checked. now un check everything there except your antivirus program. on the startup tab un check everything but your antivirus again. click apply and close. it will ask you to restart. let it restart. when your computer comes back from the reboot, a long screen will pop up. check the box that says dont show at startup and your good!
is your computer faster yet? im sure that it turns on alot faster now then it did before!
now you should free up disk space.
open internet explorer and go to tools and options. in the middle where it says temporary internet files click on delete files. if will ask you to confirm, and ask if you want to do offline content also. check it off and click ok. what temporary internet files are is, they save sort of a snapshot of a website when you visit it like yahoo.com, so the next time you access it it loads alot faster because alot of the info is stored locally on your pc. while its going on you will get an hourglass. your computer isnt frozen, its just working. depending on the last time you did it, it might take a few seconds or a few minutes. once its done click the settings button next to it. on the bottom where it says amount of disk space to use change that number to 25mb. and click ok. yes it will take 2 seconds longer to open a page, but its better then waiting on a slow computer. the larger that folder is the longer it will take to load, because each time you go to a website it checks that list. so the smaller the list the faster the new page loads.
next you should delete files from recycling bin. right click on recycling bin and select empty recycling bin. this deletes anything that was in there.
you should also uninstall old programs. you can do that from 2 places. start> control panel> add/remove programs or from ccleaner(described in next paragraph) and go to tools and delete programs you installed but dont use anymore.
you should also run a disk cleanup. this will delete all unnecessary files on your computer. this scan WILL take several minutes to run and several more to complete. start> all programs> accessories> system tools> disk cleanup.
i also recommend running a disk error check. this checks the hard drive to make sure that it is funtcioning at 100%. go to start> my computer. right click on the c drive and go to properties. on the tools tab click check now in error-checking. this will scan the hard drive to make sure everything is ok. first do it with only scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. then if it does have issues run it again with both scan... and automatically fix file system errors.
now what you want to do is download the following programs Auslogics Disk Defrag and Registry Defrag. also get ccleaner. the links to get all of these are at the bottom. first you want to install em all. the first program you want to run is the Disk Defrag. (before you run the actual scan go to settings on the top right and go to the second tab and check off both boxes. also change speed from normal to highest) once this scan is done run ccleaner. this will clean and fix your registry. click the registry button and then scan for issues. once its done click fix selected issues. it will ask you if you want to backup your registry ***** make sure that you back it up!!!!!!***** save it in the default location most likely in the my documents folder. once this is done you will have 3 options. choose fix all selected issues. and ok the pop up. once its done click close. ( helpful hint- i recommend running this program each time you install or uninstall a program on your computer) you should keep scanning until you only get a few issues like less then 10. and dont forget to save each time!
at this point i recommend running the disk defrag again. now your computer will be alot cleaner. final product to run is the Registry Defrag. this is another tool that will fix the registry. make sure that nothing else is running when you run this product!!! it will also force you to reboot when its done.
after your computer comes back run ccleaner and make sure that you dont get any or many issues. if you do let it fix them again. finally run the disk defrag one final time to make sure everything is 100%
i know that this seems like alot but in the end run it will save you alot of time. your computer will run alot faster and smoother now that the system has been cleaned out.
lastly to make sure that your computer stays this good make sure that you run the 2 defrags and ccleaner atleast once a month. i know that window
hey there are a few things to do to get your computer faster
first im sure the bulk of the problem is turning it on right? it probably takes like 5 minutes or something lol! first thing we are going to tackle is getting rid of unnecessary programs
go to start>run>type msconfig
the last 2 tabs are services and startup
on the services tab make sure that "Hide all Microsoft Services" is checked. now un check everything there except your antivirus program. on the startup tab un check everything but your antivirus again. click apply and close. it will ask you to restart. let it restart. when your computer comes back from the reboot, a long screen will pop up. check the box that says dont show at startup and your good!
is your computer faster yet? im sure that it turns on alot faster now then it did before!
now you should free up disk space.
open internet explorer and go to tools and options. in the middle where it says temporary internet files click on delete files. if will ask you to confirm, and ask if you want to do offline content also. check it off and click ok. what temporary internet files are is, they save sort of a snapshot of a website when you visit it like yahoo.com, so the next time you access it it loads alot faster because alot of the info is stored locally on your pc. while its going on you will get an hourglass. your computer isnt frozen, its just working. depending on the last time you did it, it might take a few seconds or a few minutes. once its done click the settings button next to it. on the bottom where it says amount of disk space to use change that number to 25mb. and click ok. yes it will take 2 seconds longer to open a page, but its better then waiting on a slow computer. the larger that folder is the longer it will take to load, because each time you go to a website it checks that list. so the smaller the list the faster the new page loads.
next you should delete files from recycling bin. right click on recycling bin and select empty recycling bin. this deletes anything that was in there.
you should also uninstall old programs. you can do that from 2 places. start> control panel> add/remove programs or from ccleaner(described in next paragraph) and go to tools and delete programs you installed but dont use anymore.
you should also run a disk cleanup. this will delete all unnecessary files on your computer. this scan WILL take several minutes to run and several more to complete. start> all programs> accessories> system tools> disk cleanup.
i also recommend running a disk error check. this checks the hard drive to make sure that it is funtcioning at 100%. go to start> my computer. right click on the c drive and go to properties. on the tools tab click check now in error-checking. this will scan the hard drive to make sure everything is ok. first do it with only scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. then if it does have issues run it again with both scan... and automatically fix file system errors.
now what you want to do is download the following programs Auslogics Disk Defrag and Registry Defrag. also get ccleaner. the links to get all of these are at the bottom. first you want to install em all. the first program you want to run is the Disk Defrag. (before you run the actual scan go to settings on the top right and go to the second tab and check off both boxes. also change speed from normal to highest) once this scan is done run ccleaner. this will clean and fix your registry. click the registry button and then scan for issues. once its done click fix selected issues. it will ask you if you want to backup your registry ***** make sure that you back it up!!!!!!***** save it in the default location most likely in the my documents folder. once this is done you will have 3 options. choose fix all selected issues. and ok the pop up. once its done click close. ( helpful hint- i recommend running this program each time you install or uninstall a program on your computer) you should keep scanning until you only get a few issues like less then 10. and dont forget to save each time!
at this point i recommend running the disk defrag again. now your computer will be alot cleaner. final product to run is the Registry Defrag. this is another tool that will fix the registry. make sure that nothing else is running when you run this product!!! it will also force you to reboot when its done.
after your computer comes back run ccleaner and make sure that you dont get any or many issues. if you do let it fix them again. finally run the disk defrag one final time to make sure everything is 100%
i know that this seems like alot but in the end run it will save you alot of time. your computer will run alot faster and smoother now that the system has been cleaned out.
lastly to make sure that your computer stays this good make sure that you run the 2 defrags and ccleaner atleast once a month. i know that window
PLEASE HELP MY "GRANDAD" COMPUTER?
suumagoo
I have an oldish computer (4-5 yrs??) I am unning Windows Vista, and it LAGS!!!!! I used to share it with my 2 kids-they have their own now-so I have deleted many of their programs on Disk Clean-up.....BUT it is SLOW and freezes often (dont have to restart it all the time, but it takes a few minutes to get going again) and sometimes it will go "cloudy white" screen for a while.....what should I do?? Is there a program to help solve this or ??? I do have the reinstallation CDS but dont know exactly how to do that (crash and re-do or what??) HELP ME COMPUTER GENIUSES!! Cant afford Best Buy
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Added: Good info from Wendy C! :-)
You may not realize it, but your computer question has been posted in the Genealogy section (the study of ones family tree.) You may obtain more relevant info if you choose to re-post your question in the Hardware section of the Y!A Computers & Internet category. (After stating your Y!A question, select Hardware (Computers & Internet) before clicking Submit.)
Because I'm a librarian by profession and because I do basic computer clean up work for friends & relatives (for free or low fees), I'll give you some tips.
Windows Vista is notorious for using up lots of hard drive space. Also, if you do not use any anti-spyware software to remove spyware and other "bugs," you may have a lot of spyware running on your computer, causing it to be sluggish. Two anti-spyware programs that are free downloads, that I like are Spybot Search & Destroy (make sure it is the Free version) and Ad-Aware (Free version.) You can find them to safely download here:
http://www.download.com
Also, the "innards" of the computer (if it is a desktop model with a computer tower) may need to been cleaned of actual dust bunnies. I've seen the insides of computer towers full of dust, which has caused the fan to run a lot and overheat, causing the computer to shut down. If you feel brave enough to open the computer tower (unplug the thing from electrical power 1st), you may wish to do that and check for dust that can be removed with a small computer vacuum cleaner
(I bought one from Miles Kimball: http://www.mileskimball.com/MilesKimball/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?TID=_MilesKimball&CID=MKOfficeandBooks&SCID=MKDeskandComputerAccessories&ProductID=0000080045&ICMP=Search&)
or a very low setting of a hair dryer.
I like this Lifehacker info on how to clean up/clean out "stuff" on a hard drive that may be slowing a computer down:
http://lifehacker.com/294189/top-10-ways-to-clean-up-your-pc
Be sure to print off the info, so you may refer to it while following the steps outlined.
This web site has some good info, too:
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/cleaning-a-computer.html
The well-respected website CNET.com has some good forums where similar questions to yours & great info on what to do are posted:
http://forums.cnet.com/
You will need to register/sign up, 1st, for free to ask a question.
If you do not know anyone who can personally look at what your computer is doing and do some cleanup work (for a low fee - some bright teen computer geek-type, maybe), then you may need to take your computer to a "computer fix-it" business to get it cleaned up and back in better running shape. I suspect there are some good local (non-Best Buy) businesses near you, that may charge less for the work. Also, a student in computer studies at your local community college may be able to do the work for a more reasonable fee. You may wish to telephone the community college computer studies dept. and ask one of the faculty members there to refer you to a good student for the work.
Best wishes
Added: Good info from Wendy C! :-)
You may not realize it, but your computer question has been posted in the Genealogy section (the study of ones family tree.) You may obtain more relevant info if you choose to re-post your question in the Hardware section of the Y!A Computers & Internet category. (After stating your Y!A question, select Hardware (Computers & Internet) before clicking Submit.)
Because I'm a librarian by profession and because I do basic computer clean up work for friends & relatives (for free or low fees), I'll give you some tips.
Windows Vista is notorious for using up lots of hard drive space. Also, if you do not use any anti-spyware software to remove spyware and other "bugs," you may have a lot of spyware running on your computer, causing it to be sluggish. Two anti-spyware programs that are free downloads, that I like are Spybot Search & Destroy (make sure it is the Free version) and Ad-Aware (Free version.) You can find them to safely download here:
http://www.download.com
Also, the "innards" of the computer (if it is a desktop model with a computer tower) may need to been cleaned of actual dust bunnies. I've seen the insides of computer towers full of dust, which has caused the fan to run a lot and overheat, causing the computer to shut down. If you feel brave enough to open the computer tower (unplug the thing from electrical power 1st), you may wish to do that and check for dust that can be removed with a small computer vacuum cleaner
(I bought one from Miles Kimball: http://www.mileskimball.com/MilesKimball/Shopping/ProductDetail.aspx?TID=_MilesKimball&CID=MKOfficeandBooks&SCID=MKDeskandComputerAccessories&ProductID=0000080045&ICMP=Search&)
or a very low setting of a hair dryer.
I like this Lifehacker info on how to clean up/clean out "stuff" on a hard drive that may be slowing a computer down:
http://lifehacker.com/294189/top-10-ways-to-clean-up-your-pc
Be sure to print off the info, so you may refer to it while following the steps outlined.
This web site has some good info, too:
http://www.diy-computer-repair.com/cleaning-a-computer.html
The well-respected website CNET.com has some good forums where similar questions to yours & great info on what to do are posted:
http://forums.cnet.com/
You will need to register/sign up, 1st, for free to ask a question.
If you do not know anyone who can personally look at what your computer is doing and do some cleanup work (for a low fee - some bright teen computer geek-type, maybe), then you may need to take your computer to a "computer fix-it" business to get it cleaned up and back in better running shape. I suspect there are some good local (non-Best Buy) businesses near you, that may charge less for the work. Also, a student in computer studies at your local community college may be able to do the work for a more reasonable fee. You may wish to telephone the community college computer studies dept. and ask one of the faculty members there to refer you to a good student for the work.
Best wishes
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