Slow computer

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julia

Hi,

My windows XP has become very slow. I tried defragmenting
but yielded no results. What should I do to improve its
performance?
 
julia said:
Hi,

My windows XP has become very slow. I tried defragmenting
but yielded no results. What should I do to improve its
performance?
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First eliminate any scumware.
See
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
won't. Also, each need to be updated before every use, even when just
downloaded. There's also a lot more to do than just those two programs.

If trying everything at that site does not fix the problem please post back
in the same thread.

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How large is your hard disk and how much free space? In Windows Explorer right click on your C drive and select Properties.

Download Adaware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and use it to remove parasites.

How good is your housekeeping?

1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.

2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.

3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk
Cleanup.

4. Run Disk Defragmenter.

You should investigate whether you have unnecessary programmes loading at start up / running in background. This a big topic. Start by telling us about the Norton products you are using. There are a number of potential areas of conflict.

Are you using Microsoft Office? If yes, which version?


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