pc running really slow, needs a doctor!!!

butterfly



Joined: 26/01/2007
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 13:30

my pc has been running really slow for ages, now is driving me completely mad!



It takes ages to start and then runs really slow, is there anyone out there that can do a bit of tidying up and speed it up a bit?



This is before I even put on the internet.......



thanks

Alyth


Joined: 07/10/2011
Posts: 7

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 14:13

i am having the same problem. Would be grateful for help from someone who could have a look at my PC. Thanks

Tonyta


Joined: 11/06/2011
Posts: 122

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 14:43

Hi folks, try this site, 100% safe and free.



http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2012/3000-2239_4-10320142.html



Best of luck.

AndyR



Joined: 23/04/2009
Posts: 317

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 15:52

A good way to start is as follows .....

First, delete all unnecessary temporary files. Download Ccleaner (free) to do this for you - http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Second, defrafment your hard drive. Download a free tool to do this here - http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/download

Thirdly, use Ccleaner to tidy up your computers registry. This is a 'database' of all the setting your computer needs to rum properly. Over time it can become cluttered with no longer needed settings. This slows it down on startup particularly.

Lastly, ensure that your virus protection is fully up to date and then run a full system scan.

If you've done all that and things still seem slow, come back and ask again!

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 16:23

Good advice from Andy.



As an alternative, download a free trial version of AVG PC Tuneup, run all of it's functions and if you like it......Pay for it.



Brilliant Program.

sheffpants


Joined: 10/09/2008
Posts: 353

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 16:26

Hi



I can take a look at your computer if you like. Email me off thread at steve@cdscyprus.com to discuss.



Thanks

Steve

butterfly



Joined: 26/01/2007
Posts: 164

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 17:23

thanks guys for all the information, i am a real idiot when it comes to self diagnostics, so steve will drop you line. i do have avg and tried the tune up thingy a few months ago, no difference. think i need to take all the crap off that's been on it for years and am terrified of buggering it up!!!!



thanks again.





karen

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 17:27

http://www.ticproblemsolver.com

MuratRemax


Joined: 22/02/2012
Posts: 16

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 17:44

Folks, Try Baseline Computer in Kyrenia, they have excellent trained staff and they will do a complete health check on your machine for a very cheap price. I have never been disappointed with them. Call their shop on 0392 816 0022.

yenibob


Joined: 13/10/2010
Posts: 1203

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 18:01

You really do not need to pay people to clean up a PC/Laptop. A little patience is all that is needed. If all else fails (and I mean "all else") use your reset disk and "start again".



Much cheaper than some charlatan who will probably put fake software on your machine and shrug his/her shoulders when it all goes T*ts up

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 18:04

If you have more than one anti-virus program on your computer you should delete one of them.

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
24/03/2012 18:19

Try this FREE Update Checker...

http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker/

Been using this for a while, never had any problems.



You can also run Disk Cleanup from your Start Menu.

Navek