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why is my computer running slower than normal?

What are some things I should check to make sure that everything is running optimally?

asked by Chris (68)

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For PC: Clean cookies. Defrag. Disk cleanup. Error-Checking. Deleting files & programs you no longer want. Run a full antivirus & spyware scan. Your desktop shouldn't have a lot of icons/shortcuts nor should your toolbar (bottom right corner of screen). Check to see how many processes are running (CtrlAltDelete)

  • how do i delete the window that pops up every start up for windows live messenger, and all the other icons at the bottom? how can i get my memory back? help please jenny
    posted by hopefloats91976 (1)
7 votes

Your computer may not run at its best speed when the internal memory gets too full. Periodically delete things you no longer need to free up memory.

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posted by Marsha (2102)
7 votes

There might be viruses that use the PC's resources, or there are many applications running at the same time. Scan the PC for viruses, and close the unnecessary applications.

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posted by zxq (106)
6 votes

Have a good virus and worm protection program scan all files. You also may want to check your computer's storage and see if it is full.

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A common cause for computer running slow is adware, also called spyware, on your computer. Get an anti-spyware/anti-adware software and scan your computer.

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posted by suzie09 (33)
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You might have too much down loaded on it. Complete a disk clean up. A virus might be the cause. Videos and music take up lots of memory

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posted by Julie92 (96)
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You have downloaded to much porn

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