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How to speed up my computer? Posted by franksthomas77 on 7 Jul 2009 at 8:31 AM
Hello,

I am Thomas from Fair Haven, NJ. From last few days my desktop PC is working very slowly. What I have to do to speed up my PC? Basic configuration is as below.

Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.5 GHz Processor
Ram: 2GB
HD: 350 GB
Mother Board: Giga Byte
OS: windows XP

I am using Office2007 in my PC. I have enable firewall. Can I disable it? If so, then how to protect my pc from virus attack?
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by franksthomas77 on 8 Jul 2009 at 8:08 AM
I am using Photo Shop, Page maker, Coral, Office2007, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Acrobat reader 8, Mozilla Firfox 3.0 and Internet Explorer 8 etc... in my PC. I am also using Notron360 Antivirus and Outlook Express for email received and sent. Actually when I am going to open more than 3 or 4 application including internet explorer machine going to work slowly when I am using Tab to move other application.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by anthrax11 on 8 Jul 2009 at 10:02 AM
Open Task Manager and see what uses a lot of memory and CPU resources. If it's something you don't recognize, then try to remove it. Check your page file usage too. If it's close to 2GB, then you might need to get an extra gigabyte of memory.

Practically any firewall other than the Windows firewall makes the computer quite laggy. Avira has seemed to be the least laggiest to me. Norton was awful, though. The biggest threat to a computer is the one between the screen and the chair. If you can keep yourself from downloading random programs from random sites, then you'll most likely be fine without any firewall/AV.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by franksthomas77 on 9 Jul 2009 at 3:28 AM
Thanks for your support. As you said in your post I am go through it. I am back if I have any other issue. I hope you don't mine.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by franksthomas77 on 10 Jul 2009 at 2:34 AM
As per your suggestions my PC speed is little increase but can you please let me know how to check malware and spyware in my PC?
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by franksthomas77 on 14 Jul 2009 at 12:53 AM
Please suggest me the name of virus, malware and spyware removal product?
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by catscy_09 on 4 Sept 2009 at 7:58 AM
Slow computer?
-> PC optimization... i know a group of guys who can perform this for you... check their site... Supportrix.com
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by rosscberg on 22 Oct 2009 at 1:03 AM
do disk clean up and Defragmenter regularly. keep minimum icon on desktop.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by DennisTForce on 3 Nov 2009 at 4:12 PM
Was there anything you installed (hardware or software) before your computer became slow? That might be the clue. If you don't have a clue, try increasing the page file as already suggested and if you're using Vista you could use a flash drive for ReadyBoost. And maybe upgrade your RAM. Also, a great anti-virus program I can recommend that uses only few memory is Prevx.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by Jasminelm on 9 Jun 2011 at 4:19 AM
Send your profile (CPU, memory, graphics card, etc.), and can help pin point cultprit. In the meantime, you should play with low graphics settings for best performance (yes, I know that you do not see) to play.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by robin84 on 30 Mar 2011 at 11:57 PM
Anti virus programs makes your pc slow. So make sure to know which one is suitable to your pc that doesn't give a slowdown on your pc performance. I have microsoft essentials and it is the best from all that I have tried.

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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by ruchiicoool on 16 Jan 2010 at 4:37 AM
if u r using big software like photoshop, 3d games etc maybe make up ur system slow remove them and try
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by CarolGabriel on 6 Feb 2010 at 2:55 AM
Computer Support Specialists are trained to provide technical assistance and support. This occupational group includes both technical support specialists and help-desk technicians. They troubleshoot, interpret problems, provide technical support for hardware, software, and systems.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by CarolGabriel on 6 Feb 2010 at 2:58 AM
Computer Support Specialists are trained to provide technical assistance and support. This occupational group includes both technical support specialists and help-desk technicians. They troubleshoot, interpret problems, provide technical support for hardware, software, and systems.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by gehlmauer on 24 Dec 2010 at 3:47 AM
I think antivirus software works properly...Spyware collects personal information without letting you know and without asking for permission. From the websites you visit to usernames and passwords, spyware can put you and your confidential information at risk.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by hammythomas on 2 Mar 2010 at 12:03 AM
Here are some way to speed up your computer:
1. Remove temporary Internet files.
2. Remove unused restore points and shadow copies from System Restore.
3. remove optional windows component that you don't use.
4. Make sure your hardware is sufficient.
5. Scan your PC regularly for Viruses, Spyware and Adware.
6. Defragment Your Hard Drive.
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Solution For Speed Up Posted by BettyGuillory on 10 Mar 2010 at 12:50 AM
Hi,
There may be a virus in your computer. Here you have not write that which anti virus software is used by you. Please delete all temp files from your system and try it will be more fast than previous. Please use anti virus software to aware viruses..........
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Re: Solution For Speed Up Posted by ravisrvwebs on 14 Nov 2010 at 12:07 PM
don't use norton antivirus it takes alot of resources.
use winxp manager software to optimize your pc . it
will surely increase your computer performance.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by brian1 on 21 Jun 2010 at 2:24 AM
There are some simple steps to speed up your pc. Run a antivirus first, defragment your drives.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by sampro2 on 14 Oct 2010 at 7:36 AM
Running anti virus creates lots of unnecessary files so you have to delete temporary files first before that uninstall all unnecessary files so that your pc gets much free space. then do as you have advised.
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by Glen09 on 6 Aug 2010 at 12:42 AM
hi,

It seems as you are in search of a complete system optimizer that can take care of ur system .There is this application named "Advanced System Optimizer" available at cnet that u can try.This application consists of various tools that may play important role in optimizing and keeping ur system clean & safe from virus & spywares.It has defrag tool, registry cleaner,registry optimizer,system cleaner, system protector and many more..This is best PC optimizer i have ever used.

http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-System-Optimizer/3000-2094_4-10147659.html?tag=mncol

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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by gaz0010 on 13 Jan 2011 at 12:06 PM
use ccleaner and then scan your reg and delete the entries is finds ccleaner is quite safe, so dont worry.

Gaz
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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by carolsmith on 1 Mar 2011 at 8:19 PM
hello frends your configuration it s nice...

But virus problem in your system
so format your computer

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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by schwaberry on 22 Mar 2011 at 10:38 PM
Maybe there are viruses in your PC. You can download an anti-virus software to check it. OR, it may be caused by too many junk softwares, you can get a related optimization software to clean them up.

If they don't work, reinstall your system.


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Re: How to speed up my computer? Posted by cathy-laws on 28 Sept 2011 at 6:06 AM
I use 4diskcleaner to delete cache and recent files and it immediatly makes my pc faster.
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