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Might just be a case of RAM overload. Here is my checklist to keep my memory as free as possible:

(RAM) Memory Cleanup

Wallpaper and/or screensaver are full of graphics. They run in the background and consume memory. Set wallpaper and screensaver to blank.

- Review your start menu. Load only that which you need on a daily basis. Load games and such on an as-needed basis.

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To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.

cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.

cl the icon for the program you wish to remove, then cl Remove.

This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.

- When you are working in a large file, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

- Every two weeks, run Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, and defrag.

- From IE, click Tools, Internet Options

delete cookies, delete files (offline files), clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want), click o.k.

- click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.

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http://wehow.ehow.com/how_2007317_keep-computer-ru...

There are several primary areas that could be causing your computer to run slow. The most likely reason is that Corruption within your registry keys, registry classes, and registry settings,you have too many programs running behind the scenes and your system is essentially running in circles with its internal processing.

To determine if your system is in fact running slow because of problems in your registry and temp files and then speed up your computer, you will need to run a self diagnostic program called regsitry cleaner.This program is very very useful,it can fix regsitry errors,clean registry remnant,corrupt files and temp files in a few minutes.Then give you a bran-new and high-speed computer.There are collection and comparison of top rated registry cleaner:

http://www.fix-slow-computer.info/ ,From there you can download and scan totall free.

The second most common problem is that you have spyware/adware in your computer.Spyware/adware not only pop up ads,collect personal info,but also can hamper your computer's performance.It use system resources and slow your computer down. Detecting and removing the programs will improve system performance.

Hope that can help you.

When did this problem start happening?

If only this week try performing System Restore. Restore your computer to an earlier date

To do System Restore:

a. Click on Start

b. Click on All Programs

c. Click on Accessories

d. Click on System Tools

e. Click on System Restore

f. System Restore will open

g. Click on Restore your computer to an earlier time

h. Click on Next

i. Try to choose a date last week or days ago that you are not having this problem.

g. Just follow the prompts, Click on Next

NOTE: The computer will logoff just let the computer do the restore

Try optimizing Internet Exlorer Browser

a. Check first the version

Click Help

Click About Internet Explorer

If you are using IE7 or version 7

a. Close IE

b. Click on Start

c. Click on Control Panel

d. Open Network and Internet Connections

e. Open Internet Options

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

f. At Internet Options

Click on Advanced on the upper right

Click on Reset at the bottom portion

Click on Close

Click on Apply and OK

If you are using version 6

Click on Tools on the upper verions

Click on Internet Options

Under General Tab Delete Files, Delete Cookies

Then Go to Security Tab, Click on Default Level

Then Go to Privacy, Click on Default

Then Go to Programs Tab, Click on Reset Web Settings

Then Go to Advanced Click on Restore Defaults

Click on Apply and OK

Use the following tools

The program is called smitfraudfix

http://siri.geekstogo.com/smitfraudfix.p...

-- Just follow the instruction there

then do an Online ewido scan

http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/...

Just remove all those infections

There can be many causes for a general slowdown of your computer. Some are not necessarily security or virus related. You should check all these items to be sure.

1. Run an updated virus scan.

Or Scan for Viruses online.

Sometimes it is a good idea to run more than one to ensure nothing is missed:

Kaspersky Online Virus Scanner

Panda ActiveScan

Trend Micro House Call

Symantec Security Check

2. Download CWShredder.

Be sure to update to the latest version.

3. Run the Microsoft® Windows® Malicious Software Removal Tool : http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?Fa...

4. Check this link: http://www.aumha.org/a/noads.php

Do you have parasites?

5. Run Ad-Aware (free version) : http://www.lavasoft.de/

Update if you already have it.

AND

Spybot (free version) : http://www.safer-networking.org/

Update if you already have it.

You may want to use both of these tools to be sure all spyware is gone.

Make sure ALL above tools are updated within the last few days. Do NOT assume recently downloaded/installed tools are up to date.

6. Perform Windows Memory Diagnostic

http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

7. Reboot

Search for and delete all files "*.tmp"

Search for all files "temp" Delete the contents of them, do NOT delete the folder.

Go to Control Panel

Click Internet Options

Click "Delete Cookies", click OK, may take a few minutes

Click "Delete Files"

Check "Delete all offline content" click OK, may take a few minutes

Click "Clear History" click Yes, may also take a few minutes

Perform Disk Cleanup checking all boxes except "Compress old files"

Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Clean-up

8. If you have file sharing software such as Kazaa, disable it.

9. Run Defrag.

Start/All Programs/Accessories/System Tools/Disk Defragmenter

If you have problems with any of these, reboot to Safe Mode and try them.

Reboot tapping F8 each second.

Select Safe Mode at the menu.

Not all cookies found by these utilities are bad.

However I always delete everything including cookies that are discovered unless I determine I want it to remain.

10. This may apply if you recently installed Windows XP Service Pack 1:

Heap Algorithm Update for Atypically Large Heap Requests

11. Sometimes a weak CMOS battery can cause various issues including slow, locking as well as other unexplained performance issues.

This is fairly rare but the battery is relatively easy to replace, check your motherboard/computer manual for replacement details.

Usually the battery is a "CR2032" watch battery, about the size of a nickel.

12. This step removed

13. Check this link to identify the running processes and how to stop the unnecessary ones:

Pacman's Portal Start-up Processes

Full List is a good place to start.

Some will suggest to use MSCONFIG to disable running applications.

Start/Run

Type "msconfig" ENTER

Click "Startup" Tab

And uncheck the undesired processes.

While this can work, it is a poor first choice to disable an application.

A problem with this method is some applications will create another instance in the Startup tab, eventually you may have many, all but one unchecked.

Once an item is unchecked in the Startup tab, "Selective Startup" is marked in the General tab.

Ideally "Normal Startup" should be marked in the General tab..

The Start-up tab in MSCONFIG is intended for troubleshooting.

If an application should not be started during boot, the best place to accomplish that is the application itself.

Open the application.

Then look for something like "Settings" or "Options".

Then look for something similar to "Run at boot" or "Load at start-up"

You need to disable it.

If you have problems determining how to disable an application, you may need to contact the application manufacturer directly or at their web site.

14. Go to the website of the hard drive manufacturer, download their hard drive diagnostics and use it to check the integrity of the hard drive.

hope some of this works

Besides making sure that you have enough memory for your computer make sure that you hard drive is not full if it has very little space left the will slow it down. it always pays to have more than 15 to 20% free hard drive space free.

you can delete any programs that you do not use do a clean disk by right clicking you C drive go to properties and click the clean disk button that should free up some space for you.

If not you might need a bigger hard drive.

Well

A good registry cleaner I use is CCleaner. It's a reliable tool to get rid of worms, trojams, malwares and viruses that affect your pc performances. Free download here http://bitly.com/UrATas

It's a very simple and nice software.

Regards

1st of all install an good antivirus program (like AVG,Avast,Norton ect) & check for

1. Spywares,

2. Trojans

3. Viruses,&

other malicious softwares on you computer

Then run DISK CLEANUP on C: drive or , whatever drive inon which your OS is installed.

Also DEFRAGMENT you harddrive from time to time, particularly the system drive (Generally C:)

Go to Start>Run typr "msconfig" without the quotes, click the "services" tab there & uncheck the UNNECESSARY SERVICES. Also click the "start up" tab & uncheck the unnecessary items there, which will BOOST UP YOUR STARTUP time.

If possible use SYSTEM TWEAKS softwares like

Registry Booster (click below to download)

http://www.liutilities.com/

CClean (click below for details & download)

http://ccleaner.com/

other registry cleaning & repairing softwares (click below for details)

http://www.softplatz.com/software/registry-clean/

You can also surf these pages below whose links were given here:

http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/04/12/slow...

http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/04/12/slow...

http://asknerd.net/slowcomputer.html

http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101451.a...

Different experts have given their views in these pages, you should go through them once for your own information& knowledge.

Hope this will help...

Have a Nice Day......

Be sure to clean out your cache and delete your cookies. Close any programs and stop any processes you are not using. Sometimes an anti virus program can slow your computer as well. Make sure computer has sufficient memory.

Maybe its time to upgrade your RAM? This might be the problem.

Installing more RAM into your computer will SIGNIFICANTLY make it go faster.

>A good place to buy RAM(memory) for your computer is: www.crucial.com They are very good and reliable.

Maybe its a virus or spyware. Run a spyware/virus scan for your computer. Here are some good (but Free) programs to help you out with that:

Spyware Problems:

Ad-Aware SE Personal-

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_pe...

Virus Problems:

AVG Free Edition-

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Editio...

Udate your firewall and scan your coputer in safe mode. After you remove virus trojan, I recommend you use firefox browser. It can prevent viruses such as worm,trojan and etc.The newest official edition of firefox can be downloaded from http://www.mollzia.com/