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6 gigs? Most OS don't see more than 3-4 gig.

How fast is your processor? You can have all the memory you want, but if you're on, say, a Pentium II, then who cares?

It sounds like you are a "power user". If that be the case, then you should be comfortable with the following suggestions. Think about all of the software you have installed over the past 6 months or so. Make a written list of these. In this list, write as much of the name/title that you can remember. Also, if there were any "popups" added with programs that you may have installed, note them, also. Now, go to "START", "RUN", and the then type "regedit". Click on "My Computer" at the top of the Registry Editor Screen. Click the tab "Edit", and then click "Find". Type the name of the file/program from your list, and conduct the search. Delete all instances of found, and erroneous entries with that name. Click F3 to continue search, deleting subsequent entries. As long as these softwares are not dependent on currently installed programs, deleting them should be no problem (e.g. AOL et al, Kazaa, BullGuard, etc...). If you do not feel comfortable using Regedit, then go to >>>>Start>>>>Run>>>>then type "msconfig>>>. Click okay. This will show you what is starting up at boot, and where. I believe that you know what you're doing, so don't be afraid to do what you do. Luck........Oh, I forgot.... "RUN", "sfc /scannow".

There are lots of problems which make your pc slow.

Microsoft Registry Problems = Slow Computer!

Spyware/Adware

RAM

De-Fragmenting

Etc.

Below can help you speed up your pc:

I.

De-Fragmenting

1. Right click of C Disk.

2. Click properties.

3. Click tools tab.

4. Click "Defragment now".

5. Click Defragment.

II.

You can search which process full use you cpu, and end the process.

Under steps:

1. right click on the TaskBar.

2. click the Task Manager.

3. click the processes tab.

4. double click the CPU.

5. find if the "System Idle Process" is max.

6. if not right click and click end process.

III.

Try optimizing Internet Exlorer Browser

a. Check first the version

Click Help

Click About Internet Explorer

If you are using IE7 or version 7

1. Close IE

2. Click on Start

3. Click on Control Panel

4. Open Network and Internet Connections

5. Open Internet Options

NOTE: If Network and Internet Connections is separated just try to look for Internet Options

6. At Internet Options

7.Click on Advanced on the upper right

8.Click on Reset at the bottom portion

9.Click on Close

10.Click on Apply and OK

If you are using version 6

1.Click on Tools on the upper verions

2.Click on Internet Options

3.Under General Tab Delete Files, Delete Cookies

4.Then Go to Security Tab, Click on Default Level

5.Then Go to Privacy, Click on Default

6.Then Go to Programs Tab, Click on Reset Web Settings

7.Then Go to Advanced Click on Restore Defaults

8.Click on Apply and OK

IV. Manage your startups. Your excess CPU usage is due to too many programs running in the background. You can cut these to barebones by alter your msconfig. Here is how:

1. Open your Start menu.

2. Click Run

3. In the command screen type "msconfig.exe"

4. In the "system configuration utility",click either "service" or "startup" tab

5. Uncheck all programs that your are no longer using.

6. Click "OK"

Use the tool: http://tp5pro.com/themosteffectiveregistrycleaner....

Learn more information "why is my computer running so slow": http://tp5pro.com/WhyIsMyComputerSlow.htm

It is either your cpu or your memory is slow. Make sure you have at least DDR2 667 (PC-5300) memory. If not you may have to upgrade your motherboard and replace the memory with somthing faster(2GB of DDR2 800 is just $50). If you are using early DDR2 memory(DDR2 400) you will not need to upgrade your motherboard. If you do have DDR2 667 memory it is your processor. You can get new processors from dell and http://www.newegg.com./ I think best buy also sells them but i suggest that you do not buy from them. Newegg is the cheapest. The program CPU-Z(http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php) can tell you what type you need.

Try a registry cleaner.

another suggestion, it could be something as simple as how fast your internet speed is through your cable or broadband. u may want to upgrade to their fastest speed if u dont already have it.

ITs a tiny evil virus that might be making it slow.

First thought is bottleneck with different RAM speeds.