Slow down your Windows XP computer

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  Thank you.
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  Joe,

  Here are some links to 'read up': http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turning-off-computer-properly#1TC=windows-7
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• Stop the computer several times the error: "a script slows down your computer. It stops.

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  Hello

  1. when exactly you get this error message?

  2. don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

  I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

  Method 1: I suggest to restart the computer and keep tapping F8Key since the boot advanced options, select Disable automatic restart on system failure and press to enter.

  Method 2: Try to boot in safe mode and check if the same problem occurs.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

   

  Method 3: If the question does not exist in Mode safe mode then try to put your computer in a clean boot state.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

   

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Hope this information is useful.

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  How to connect to your Windows XP-based computer if you forget your password or if your password expires

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  You forgot your Windows XP Home password? -Part 1: Introduction

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  Try this link and see if it helps.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/slow_windows_performance/en-us

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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/175500

  Go here and if you are comfortable editing the registry, there is a difficulty.

  I just started this for me I received these also.

• A script on this page slows down your web browser to run slowly.

  OT: Win 7 very slow operation.

  This problem started a week ago, and since it's spring break I decided to not deal with it until the end of spring break, so here I am. The last thing that I remember that windows was have an update, so I thought that was the problem. I did a restore of the system for this update and that did not solve the problem, so I decided to system restore a fortnight before an another update. This also did not fix the problem, also before every system restore, I scanned with Malwarebytes Premium & AVG Premium or whatever of the paid version of AVG is without any result. So, I have now decided to go to safe mode and scan because it might be something blocking it and still nothing. Also, I just remembered something pops up saying "Web Browser" became unresponsive, and when I press the button to end that my computer runs at the speed normal than it used to and I think that all that is "Web Browser" is the source of my problem (s). Web browsers, I have installed are IE, Opera and Firefox. I also did a search on "webbrowser" bing to see if this is a real program, and the only thing I found was that it is a Gimp plugin, which I use on a daily basis, so I found and deleted the plugin in Gimp program files and it has not fixed the problems. The only reason why I was able to come on these forums is because the thing "Web browser" popped up and I was able to stop him... I also took a screen shot of it to see if anyone of you thin people know a solution to my problem. Thank you

  Nate :) - my Acomputer is also an Acer Aspire 5745

  

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  I would like to know some information about the problem so that we can help you better.

  1 did you the hardware changes to your computer before the show?
  2 are you using Internet explorer as your default browser?

  Thank you for details on the question and your efforts to resolve.

  This problem can occur either because corrupted Windows files or presence of viruses or malware.

  For slow Windows performance issue, I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

  Method 1:
  Run this Microsoft fixit and check.
  Reference:
  Difficulty of Windows system performance slow computer problems
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/mats/slow_windows_performance

  If this does not help, use method 2.

  Method 2:
  Microsoft safety scanner run and check the issue.
  Reference:
  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  If you use Internet Explore browser by default, then for browser script errors, I suggest you to refer to this article and check if that helps.
  Reference:
  How to troubleshoot script errors in Internet Explorer
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/308260

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

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• How to find files that are slowing down my computer

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  I saw crazy files but I don't remember where I saw them.

  Generally files, in itself, is not slowing down your computer.  Just to have files on your hard disk (because it is not completely filled) means very little - this is when things run / run they can cause problems.

  How to perform a clean boot for a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

  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 using Google (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.

  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.)

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• can software spies, junkware slow down the computer. the same as I ask for Add-ons!

  Hello

  1 can spyware, adware or junkware slow down the computer?

  2-can we some add-ons slow open IE?

  Thank you

  Johan

  Hello

  1 Yes, all forms of malicious and unwanted stuff such as spyware, malware, junkware, etc. can slow down your system based on what they have been coded for it.

  2. According to the addon, Yes, it can slow down your system. Also, a large collection of addons installed and running will also slow down your system.

  Kind regards

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• Disk defrag works not, taskmanager no opening, very slow downing load anything

  I've had problems with my computer for a while now and I don't know what else to do now, I'm trying this.  I sent this computer in Bridge 2 times now and this looks at what could be the third if I can't get all the answers.  The problems I have been having always start when I first try to defrag my computer.  It takes forever to defragment. I started it at 09:00 and it was not yet done at 20:00. I finally stopped him at 21:00 and it just sitting there like it was stuck.  now my task manager does not open and I can't get this thing to download something, including the microsoft fixit tools.  I am very frustrated.  I downloaded all execept serivce Pack 2 updates and this thing is everything to date.  any help would be great.

  Installation of the Service Pack 2 - that is where I would start. You say that you have downloaded all the updatesexcept this one, so with that one being later, it should correct a little (apart from a virus, etc.). An application that will help you realize what lack us isBelarc Advisor . I love it, because it produces a file html (on your own computer), and once it loads in your browser, you can print it out and have a list of all installed on your computer - and it includes what Microsoft Updates are installed and missing, with the version numbers for all of this. And it's free. :-)

  I'll make sure that Windows Defender runs, as a bare minimum (I thought Windows Security Essentials, being in agreement, but I uninstalled it because it made my Vista boot slowly and returned to the Defender). Vista is quite safe, however. If you buy a commercial product, I recommend Kaspersky (I don't use it myself, because I download a lot and I'm careful, but my mother has it on his computer and she's in all Big Fish Games and so on and got a nasty on her own a bit... virus) Until Kasperky was installed and took care of that - now it catches everything (so far)).

  Virus and others can make Windows run slowly. I've seen all kinds - some file after file replication, increasing the number and size of the files, the names of some really stealth and switching. But if it is not a virus that slows down your computer, it is really likely to be fragmented files. In this case, I would recommend Auslogics Disk Defrag . It's free and FAST.  You can defragment with a new and also OPTIMIZE files so that things run faster. Any defragger will take more time with the bigger hard drives. Windows Defrag takes too long. So doesn't the defragmenter in Advanced SystemCare 3(so uncheck the Defragmenter option if you run this, BUT I recommend highly this program because it will clean a lot of things for the better - remember do not check the boxes in the window popup resulting for the module of security... unless you know what you're doing , because not all these (Browser Helper Objects, etc.) are a problem. This program also includes a fixer shortcut, an application that allows you to see what programs are running at startup and much more. One of the best I've seen, and I used it for a few years now without a problem.

  These last two linked above will go a long way toward acceleration and optimization of your system. I run these two first and then restart. SystemCare has three main sections of things that can be run - she is really well organized. It "takes the trash", in other words. :-) It will get rid of unwanted files and increase the speed and solve common registry problems (something I was initially uncertain about when I got it, but after a few years, it was no concern - it cleans things upwards, and unlike other programs of registry).

  Another possibility: according to how you have set aside for virtual memory, if you get close to maxing out your hard disk space, you might find yourself in a situation where the computer is both need to write a lot on the drive and need more space, or space dedicated to virtual memory (I call it "the garbage area" where she must write and write about things older in this area) (as things are processed - this is temporary memory). Bottom line: If you are short on space and don't know what to do about virtual memory (and people use virtual memory to compensate for the fact that they do not have a lot of RAM |) Memory to play with), then let the system choose automatically the drive. To set it, you go to computer (aka My), right click and select Properties, and then when the system properties, click Advanced, then settings of Performance, then advanced once, then, virtual memory, select change. You can select automatic for ALL your drives, OR that the management system of the size for the selected drive. All readers do not have to have it, but whatever you select whether by car, it will create this sandbox of virtual memory paging on the same drive. Editing plan that will be used by the system to write things. Check the recommended size it compared to what is currently assigned. To play it safe, go with the recommended or let the system handle. Virtual memory can increase the speed and performance.

  I hope that these things help with some of your speed issues.

  (Note: the not not opening Task Manager, tells me that it might be a virus on your system, in which case you could look in these free programs:EMCO Maleware Destroyer andEmsisoft Anti-Malware (formerly A2 Squared) (full analysis is thorough and takes some time, but there is a quick analysis).) Lavasoft Adware, SpwareBlaster, Spybot Search & Destroy are also good.

• Old machine to slow down.

  I have a older laptop, Dell Latitude 610, it was slow for awhile.  I am having trouble loading programs in a reasonable time and checked the memory.  It says that 1 GB of memory installed, BUT 395,53 MB of AVAILABLE memory.  That's the problem and how it heals. ???

  It runs Windows XP, has SP3 and all updates installed.

  You can install more memory or remove programs you don't need

  Follow the instructions below, provided by Shenan Stanley:

  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.

  Also provide more information please:

  current antivirus?

  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.

• Slow down the performance of the internet in general.

  PERFORMANCE OF THE INTERNET IN GENERAL

  Please comment on the following: A RESPONSE to MY QUESTION WAS: "the thing that affects the performance of the Internet is the line speed you use."  The answer refers to the DSL, or ROADRUNNER, or WI - FI and other Internet services?  But, of course, there are known factors that can slow down your browsing habits: more than a running program; reading information while listening to music, too, on the same PC; not enough space on the hard drive; possible viral infection, classic disk cleanup, but also occasional Defrag, etc.  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  The type of Internet connection that you use is the most important factor in determining the speed of your connection. The most common three ways to connect to the Internet at home are dial-up, DSL and cable. If you have the choice, cable is usually the fastest, but DSL and cable are faster than dial-up.

  See: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Why-is-my-Internet-connection-so-slow

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/Internet-Explorer/slow-five-tips-to-boost-performance