computer problem help

dreamer


Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 11:26

my desk top computer is taking up to 15mins to boot up any advice would be appreciated

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 11:59

Look at hard drive capacity (original drive size) and how much space you have left - ideal is to always have 20% of drive capacity empty!



Left Click - Start - My Computer

Right Click - Hard Drive Icon

Left Click - Properties



This will show you hard drive original size and current available space.



Other thing can be - temp files most probably full of rubbish and is taking up lots of space.

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 12:07

in run or search type msconfig go into start disable all apply then restart

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 12:08

in run or search type msconfig go into startup disable all apply then restart

Soupseed


Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 15:00

you will probably need to do a clean install of your operating system at the very least. Or you could have some faulty hardware, in which case you will need to do some detective work & find by a proccess of elimination what part it is that is at fault!



Although you should get someone to look at it tbh, if you are not sure what your doing.

Soupseed


Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 101

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 15:03

try starting in safemode by pressing F8 when it first starts up & selecting safemode. See what happens!

YeniTom


Joined: 29/12/2009
Posts: 198

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 15:39

for a start.

XP:

No1. go to start - programs - accessories - system tools - disc cleanup

No2. into your internet browser ie. go onto internet. Then on top tool bar - Tools - Internet Options - Delete button. On new panel make sure there is a tick in all the boxes EXCEPT the top one for 'prefer favourites' - these hold cookies that slow your pc down. ( don't worry it won't delete anything important) Then delete.



No3. Make sure your anti virus and anti spyware are up to date and do scans



A good anti spyware is Spybot

http://download.cnet.com/Spybot-Search-amp-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html

Zoony


Joined: 26/03/2010
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
11/04/2010 17:01

If all else fails try Laconic Computers in Girne we found them very helpfull.