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• Laptop: my computer is slow

  I've had my computer for a while and it started to slow down in general. Is there anything I can do to make it faster?

  Bill

  There are a variety of measures to take to improve your computer's performance and to run faster. First of all, I would recommend checking your hard disk space - you should have at least 15% free space, preferably more for optimal performance. If you have a lot of files big media (movies, photos, music) stored on your hard drive, moving those disc external hard can help speed things up. Also empty your trash for free space. Here are some other tips:

  • Update software and drivers by using Windows Update and HP Support Assistant
  • Update the BIOS
  • Defragment the hard drive (do NOT defragment if your computer has a solid state [SSD] drive, as this may damage it)
  • A virus scanner and remove virus/spyware
  • Close all apps you are not actively using and try to not leave many things open at the same time
  • Use the Task Manager to identify which uses the most system resources
  • Clean the computer fans and vents to reduce the heat
  • Upgrade memory

  These solutions are explained in detail, as well as other useful suggestions, in the following documents:

  Computer is slow (Windows 10)

  Computer is slow (Windows 8)

  Computer is slow (Windows 7)

• PC desktop: my computer is slow

  I've had my computer for a while and it started to slow down in general. Is there anything I can do to make it faster?

  Bill

  There are a variety of measures to take to improve your computer's performance and to run faster. First of all, I would recommend checking your hard disk space - you should have at least 15% free space, preferably more for optimal performance. If you have a lot of files big media (movies, photos, music) stored on your hard drive, moving those disc external hard can help speed things up. Also empty your trash for free space. Here are some other tips:

  • Update software and drivers by using Windows Update and HP Support Assistant
  • Update the BIOS
  • Defragment the hard drive (do NOT defragment if your computer has a solid state [SSD] drive, as this may damage it)
  • A virus scanner and remove virus/spyware
  • Close all apps you are not actively using and try to not leave many things open at the same time
  • Use the Task Manager to identify which uses the most system resources
  • Clean the computer fans and vents to reduce the heat
  • Upgrade memory

  These solutions are explained in detail, as well as other useful suggestions, in the following documents:

  Computer is slow (Windows 10)

  Computer is slow (Windows 8)

  Computer is slow (Windows 7)

• Is the another great category why my computer is slow?

  I get a lot of beach and the General slow balls spinning this month.

  One thing I checked last week my storage status. 237 free GB to 999 GB and 618 for which is the category "other"!  I hate this wave "other" category. Here is a screenshot.

  

  You can see that I have barely keep anything on my internal drive. I don't have a lot of applications. The ones I use regularly is Mail, Safari, Lightroom and Photoshop.

  A few years ago I learned about a procedure in disk utility to completely erase the disk space, but when I went to do, I couldn't find more, as El Capitan got rid of him. Is there something similar I can do?

  Is this large amount of yellow on the bar as alarming as it looks and probably why my computer is slow?

  Thank you!

  p.s. in another thread, I will post about a glitch that happens with my trash. Maybe it's related.

  The function of Secure Erase of Trash was removed to El Capitan. One of the reasons was that it worked as expected. The other is that it reduces the life expectancy of the SSD.

  I would suggest your download and install OmniDiskSweeper. When you rum ODS, it will tell you the names of the files and folders that use the most space. You can then decide for yourself or ask us what can be detected or moved.

  The first step in the process must be a full backup of everything.

• Error number: 0xC800042D when installing updates day & computer is slow.

  Original title: error number: 0xC800042D.

  Computer running slow, and trying to go to windows update I get error number: 0xC800042D.  What seems to be the problem?

  0xC800042D - 939523027 HrVersionStoreOutOfMemory

  Reset the Windows Update components?

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058>

• My computer is slow and takes forever to restart ahe here all programs no matter who it will speed up the

  My computer is slow and it takes forever to reboot can community recommend programs or suggestions that could help me.

  Hi Kenneth,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community where you can find all the answers related to Windows.

  According to the description, you are having problems with the computer running very slow.

  What operating system is installed on the computer?

  Perform the steps from the link below and see if it helps.

  Optimize Windows 7 for better performance

  Optimize Windows Vista for better performance  

  How to set performance options in Windows XP

  Answer to us if you have problems with slow performance, or any other matter of Windows, and we would be happy to help you.

  Good day!

  Hope this information helps.

• My computer runs slower since installing Security Essentials. What can I do to fix this?

  My computer runs slower since installing Security Essentials.  What can I do to fix this?

  Hi David,
  Try following the steps described in this guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/slow-computer/
  It provides simple instructions on how to speed up a slow computer. If you have any questions, just ask. I hope this helps you.
  Brian

• My computer is slow, what can I do to speed it up?

  My computer is slow, what can I do to speed it up? My speedtest is 6.53 et.73 mbps, it seems that it takes forever for my ISP find and get the website to download!

  Follow these instructions, then post back with requested answers:

  1. What is your current antivirus?

  2 perform the following steps:

  Click Start, run and enter in the box:

  Msinfo32

  Click OK, and when the system info summary appears, click on edit, select all (Ctrl-A), copy (Ctrl-C) and paste (Ctrl-V) the information back here in your next reply.

  You can change personal information

  clean the pc:

  Stanley Zhang tips

  Will probably want to clean this machine...

  Search for malware:

  Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

  ·                                 MalwareBytes (FREE)

  ·                                 SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

  Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

  Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

  The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

  Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know usingGoogle (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

  You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

  Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

  You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

  Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

  If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
  http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
  (Especially of interest here - #4)
  (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

  You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

  How to use disk cleanup
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

  You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

  When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

  -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
  -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
  -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

  You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

  1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
  2. click on the System Restore tab.
  3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
  4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
  5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

  You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

  Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

  -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
  -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
  -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
  -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
  -Click OK.
  -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
  -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

  You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

  CCleaner (free!)
  http://www.CCleaner.com/
  (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

  Other ways to free up space...

  SequoiaView
  http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

  JDiskReport
  http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

  Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

  After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

  CHKDSK
  How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

  Defragment
  How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

  Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

  While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

  Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
  (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
  (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
  (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

  Reset.

  and...

  Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
  http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
  ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

  Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

  AutoScan--> RUN and type:
  %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
  --> Click OK.

  (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

  Reset.

  Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
  How to reset the Windows Update components?

  Reset.

  Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

  Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  ------------------------------------------------------------

• Windows XP computer is slow to start and stop.

  original title: PC is VERY slow

  It takes awhile to start and turns off, surfing is quite slow as well. How do I speed it up?

  Some reasons for the slow pace of the computer:

  1. computer has not been maintained - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Maintenance

  2. the computer is infected with the malware - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  3. the disk is too full. Remove useless stuff, uninstall unused programs. Do not forget to save!
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up

  4. flaky third party software. Toolbars and modules are particularly guilty in this area. Uninstall toolbars (Google, Yahoo, ISP brand, etc) and look at what modules are in use in your browser (s).

  5. computer has too many unnecessary programs/processes running in the background. Manage your Startup:

  For XP - How to troubleshoot using the Msconfig in Windows XP utility - http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
  The free Autoruns program is very useful for managing your Startup - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/default.mspx

  For Vista/Windows7 - Start Orb > Search box > type: msconfig and when it appears in the results area above, right-click and choose 'run as administrator '. Autoruns is also very useful.

  6. the user runs an inflated/invasive such as Norton and McAfee antivirus program. Replace it with a better program. I recommend NOD32 (commercial) or Avast (free). Avira is also good, but the free version has an unpleasant reminder screen (Google for instructions on how to disable it). The user can also run several real-time antivirus/firewall/security programs.

  7. the user has installed new programs that are processor and/or memory-intensive (Photoshop, AutoCAD, Mathmatica or similar) and does not have the power of the equipment.

  8 drive fails and is in PIO Mode (IDE only - not applicable for disks SATA drives). It's very much slow (like being in 1985). See Hans-Georg Michna here information -http://winhlp.com/?q=node/10

  If the hotfix registry PIO only 'glue' (or you have a SATA drive), the drive is probably faulty and needs to be tested.
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Hardware_Tshoot

  In addition to the above, see also http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/help-my-computer-is-slow.html

  Note: If the computer has always been slow, in addition to the above user may have bought a machine with a less powerful processor and not enough RAM (memory). The normal use of the computer, 512 MB to 1 GB is sufficient for XP; Vista should have a minimum of 2 GB; Windows 7 is less demanding than Vista, but the minimum of 2 GB should also be used.
  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• I sign when I turn on my computer - my computer is slow to run tasks when I turn it on

  Original title: SIGN IN AND WHY MY COMPUTER so SLOW

  WHEN I TRUN ON MY COMPUTER I HAVE TO SIGN IN EVERY TIME. SOME ONE CAN HELP ME PLEASE.

  MY COMPUTER IS SO SLOW WHEN IT COME ON TAKE IT 5 OR10 MIN FOR COMING UP ON INTERNET.

  I HOPE SOMEONE CAN HELP.

  I'll assume you mean by 'Internet' than the web browser.

  1. when your 'Internet' turns on go to this link http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?part=dl-6271865&subj=dl&tag=button.
  This will install Advanced SystemCare 5.

  2. Open Advanced SystemCare 5 and click on deep treatment.

  3. check all but deep Fix Registry, defragment disc, difficulty of vulnerability for faster optimization.

  4. open the "Start" menu and click on the run"" option. Type "msconfig" into the "Run" dialog box and then press enter on your keyboard or click 'OK '.

  
  5. click on the "Startup tab" scrolling through the list of programs and clear the checkbox next to the programs you don't want to start up to a faster start.

  6. click on apply or OK and restart the computer.

• My computer is slow and I checked the event viewer, and it says I have reached my limits of interruption of security.

  My computer is slow and I checked the event viewer, and it says I have reached my limits of interruption of security. I ran Netstat-no, but data flashed on the screen, but I can't freeze it at the screen to display the data. What keys down to hold the data on the screen to display it.
  Thank you, OTTO

  original title: interruption tcp/ip connect limits

  Hello

  Try the steps below and check if the problem persists.

  Step 1:

  Run the fix provided in the link below to reset TCP/IP and check if that helps.

  How to reset the Protocol Internet (TCP/IP)

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/299357

  Note:

  Step above contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322756

  Step 2:

  You can check the link provided below for more information on the use of Net command in Windows XP stat.

  Netstat

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/netstat.mspx?mfr=true

• Every day my computer seems slower, what should I do?

  every day my computer seems slower, what should I do?

  Hi Rebecca,.
  Your computer may be infected by a virus. Try following the steps in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide
  It contains instructions which will remove most malware infections. I hope this helps you.
  -Brian

• I'm sure that my problem is common, my computer is slow. I tried a number of things to clean, defragment, etc, etc. Any suggestions?

  Hello: My question is not uncommon, I hope there is a simple solution. My computer has slowed down over a period of time and want to get the speed. I have tried Microsoft downloads (my computer would not accept them), System Tools, disk cleanup and defragmentation, bought "Fixcleaner" to aid, etc.. Nothing seems to speed it up. Simple suggestions for a non-expert user?

  Simple? Probably not. In addition, programs such as Fixcleaner and Advanced SystemCare 4 are almost always doomed to failure in cases like yours. However, it shouldn't be so hard to speed up your PC.

  Do you have XP Home, XP Pro or XP MCE?

  What is the brand and model of your PC?

  What is the status of malware from your PC?

  What security programs are you running? (For example, Norton or McAfee?)

  You all post-SP3 installed security update?

  How much RAM do you have?

  What is your hard drive and the amount of free space is left on it?

  If you need help answering these questions, let know us.

  Here are the usual causes of slow:

  1. malware (malware). You need to rule out first! This page has excellent information:

  http://Web.archive.org/Web/20080610163247/http :// www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

  2. some programs aimed at combating malware (for example, Norton and McAfee). Ironically, they can slow things down because they use simply much too many resources. Sometimes they cause conflicts with other programs. And their default mode is to scan your entire hard drive whenever you start. Fortunately, there are other programs of anti-malware software available that use much less resources (p. ex., NOD32, Avast and Avira).

  3. too much of certain types of programs still running in background - with or without your consent. (Then again, a lot of programs running in the background of the consequences trivial.)

  To determine each program and process, you are running, use the task (Ctrl + Alt + Delete) Manager and click the processes tab. You should be able to sort by CPU usage or memory usage for a good ideas that are resource/memory hogs. You must write the names of all the processes for future detective work (or take a snapshot and print it).

  Use these sites to determine what these programs are, and learn how configure them to not always run when starting:

  http://www.PACS-portal.co.UK/startup_content.php#THE_PROGRAMS
  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/
  http://www.AnswersThatWork.com/Tasklist_pages/Tasklist.htm

  Sometimes, it is recommended to use msconfig to configure programs to run at startup. A better, more thorough program is Autoruns:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

  But before that, you must use the settings preference of the program in question. Otherwise, for some programs, they will return to the list of startup anyway!

  If you do not want to use msconfig, it can be accessed in this way:

  Start | Run | Type "msconfig" (without the quotes). Enter (or OK)

  4. not enough RAM, causing the PC too rely on the pagefile. A quick way to determine if what is happening is to open (Ctrl + Alt + Delete) Task Manager, and then click the performance tab. Then the three values under Commit Charge (k) Note: in the lower left corner: Total, limit and peak.

  The Total number represents the amount of memory you are using right now. The vertex figure represents the maximum amount of memory you made since the last boot. If these figures are lower than the value of the amount of physical memory (K), then you probably have lots of RAM. In case you want to study it more, you can run the Page queue Monitor for Windows XP:

  http://www.dougknox.com/XP/utils/xp_pagefilemon.htm

  5. you can also verify that the access mode of your hard drive has not changed from DMA to PIO:

  http://www.technize.com/2007/08/02/is-your-hard-disk-CDDVD-drives-too-slow-while-copying/

  and

  http://winhlp.com/node/10

• XP computer running slow, receives errors "missing uxcore.dll.

  computer running slow, always get message not responding not and missing uxcore.dll.,.

  you will need to re - install uxcore.dll.  where can I find it?

  Hello

  The .dll file that you reference refers to Windows Live.

  · You use windows live mail or Windows live Essentials on the computer?

  · The computer's performance dip when working on the Windows Live product?

  · What is the full error message that you receive with the error code?

  · Do you remember all the recent changes on the computer before the show?

  For the problem with the computer's performance, try the step listed in the link below and check if this may help: how to make a computer faster: 6 ways to speed up your PC: http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/maintenance/speed.aspx

  For the problem of lack of .dll file, post your query windows Live solution Center for assistance: https://windowslivehelp.com/

• Computer Dell laptop with Windows 7, upgrade to IE9 and now the computer is slow

  Original title: did someone really knows what I need to do?

  I have a Dell laptop with Windows 7 (I have set accidetally to level internet explorer to 9 widows. I need to Java and Adobe. But my computer is slow. I do not know what prorams that I need to run start or to uninstall... Someone really knows what I need to do?

  FYI: with a topic like this, you have 2 strikes against you. Most of the people don't bother wasting time looking to see what your problem...  Next time be brief and specific about your problem, is to give an application (with version) and the code error or describe your problem briefly.

  If you don't want to be a Guinea pig, you can follow these instructions to uninstall Explorer 9:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Internet-Explorer/help/IE-9/How-do-i-install-or-uninstall-Internet-Explorer-9

  Looks like you want to control the programs that run at startup, right? It is always a good thing to do. You can run MSCONFIG (type in the search window on the start menu).  See the "Startup" tab  So, you can use other applications to display the same information. For example, CCleaner has a 'tool' that does the same thing.  NirSoft does: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  Browse the list of questions, and if you decide all. For example many applications load stub apps to speed up their startup. If you do not use all the days of the app, uncheck the box and it does not load.  If you do not recognize, this is often the case, track the location of path or to register 'Command' to try to understand what program it is for.  Use google to search for file names. Other people have asked the same question and got answers on the importance of the application is.

  Related, another thing to work is 'Services' (new type who, in the start menu, look for the window). They are a special software that runs in the background to provide services such as faxing or printing. Yet once, often you need not all services.  You can find a lot of information on how to do this in Google search for "Harden Win XP" or related expressions. They call it "Soak" because in this context deactivation of services makes your computer safer, more 'hard' hack by eliminating the places to be hacked.  Don't you worry that many of the articles are 5 or more years, they will be still valid.  Here are some links to help you get started:

  http://www.PCWorld.com/article/111121/windows_tips_supercharge_windows_by_paring_unneeded_services.html

  http://www.TechRepublic.com/blog/security/10-services-to-turn-off-in-MS-Windows-XP/354

  http://csrc.nist.gov/ITSEC/download_WinXP.html

• My computer is slow and a pop-up Microsoft says that my color palette is perhaps not where it should be for optimal performance

  Original title: my color sceme.

  My computer is slow and a pop-up Microsoft says my sceme color may not be where it should be for optimal performance, before I could click it properly, he disappeared. How can I change my sceme of color for optimal performance, Windows Vista Basic.

  Hi Mydajaz,

  ·         What is the pop-up message exactly says?

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  I suggest you to refer to the mentioned article and check if the problem still persists.

  How can I decide to change the color scheme to improve performance?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/how-do-I-decide-whether-to-change-the-color-scheme-to-improve-performance

  Let us know the results.