Computer slow as hell!

PSR8000 · 05-24-2006, 12:37 AM

My computer's been really playing up lately. When the windows XP screen appears when loading Windows, it takes, up to 5 minutes sometimes before it has loaded to the desktop screen. Then it takes an ion to load everything else, and the computer is generally slow at everything.
I have nothing that is running in the background that is slowing it down, also I don't have many things in my startup tray. Also done virus check, spyware, etc Then defragged my harddrive. Also updated drivers etc...

I think it could be a motherboard or CPU problem, but don't wanna upgrade until im sure.

Can anybody tell me what the problem could be? Would really appreciate it

Many thanks

PSR

holyjunk · 05-24-2006, 12:39 AM

hell is slow???? ok...... and you might want to do a registry clean. Here is a good, free link to one
-http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html

bigdogz4u2 · 05-24-2006, 06:45 AM

Or you can try "System Mechanic"...

You can Download a 30-day Trial Version by clicking below link,

http://www.iolo.com/sm/6pro/index.cfm

It very effective and checks everything on your computer to ensure that your computer is problem free.

Arm_Pit3 · 05-24-2006, 07:00 AM

Start run msconfig Startup,/Services(hide all microsoft)

PC eye · 05-24-2006, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holyjunk125

hell is slow???? ok...... and you might want to do a registry clean. Here is a good, free link to one
-http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html

I think the one you are referring to is the RegCleaner if I am correct as well as other freeware and shareware utilities. http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads15.html
System slowdowns can also be attributed to an overheating problem. Some free monitoring programs like SpeedFan can be a help in alerting you when temps are climbing or voltages are incorrect. http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Have you updated the bios at all?

holyjunk · 05-24-2006, 07:30 AM

no ccleaner was the one

PC eye · 05-24-2006, 08:33 AM

I haven't tried that one yet. But I have been working with RegCleaner since I ran across it a few years ago. It works with all versions of Windows and is FREE! It's an easy program to use and to instruct others on. It has proven itself worthwhile on many occasions.

**Shady** · 05-24-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arm_Pit

Start run msconfig Startup,/Services(hide all microsoft)

why hide ALL microsoft services ?

PSR8000 · 05-24-2006, 10:29 AM

thanks for your help guys, i'll use all the programmes mentioned! I'll write back to tell of the results

Cheers

PSR

holyjunk · 05-24-2006, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadyi

why hide ALL microsoft services ?

Because then you can't check off anything that needs checked to run your computer. And Pc eye I use reg cleaner too and ya it is good too.

05-24-2006, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
PSR8000 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	Computer slow as hell! My computer's been really playing up lately. When the windows XP screen appears when loading Windows, it takes, up to 5 minutes sometimes before it has loaded to the desktop screen. Then it takes an ion to load everything else, and the computer is generally slow at everything. I have nothing that is running in the background that is slowing it down, also I don't have many things in my startup tray. Also done virus check, spyware, etc Then defragged my harddrive. Also updated drivers etc... I think it could be a motherboard or CPU problem, but don't wanna upgrade until im sure. Can anybody tell me what the problem could be? Would really appreciate it Many thanks PSR

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holyjunk Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 1,622	hell is slow???? ok...... and you might want to do a registry clean. Here is a good, free link to one -http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4191.html __________________ pentium 4 1.5GHz 512mb pc133 19inch crt monitor Radeon 9200se X-Fi Extreme Music LOGITECH Z-5300E!! *family pc, hope to get mine in a year or so.

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holyjunk Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 17 Posts: 1,622	no ccleaner was the one __________________ pentium 4 1.5GHz 512mb pc133 19inch crt monitor Radeon 9200se X-Fi Extreme Music LOGITECH Z-5300E!! *family pc, hope to get mine in a year or so.

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05-24-2006, 06:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigdogz4u2 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 158	Or you can try "System Mechanic"... You can Download a 30-day Trial Version by clicking below link, http://www.iolo.com/sm/6pro/index.cfm It very effective and checks everything on your computer to ensure that your computer is problem free.

05-24-2006, 07:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Arm_Pit3 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 434	Start run msconfig Startup,/Services(hide all microsoft)

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	I haven't tried that one yet. But I have been working with RegCleaner since I ran across it a few years ago. It works with all versions of Windows and is FREE! It's an easy program to use and to instruct others on. It has proven itself worthwhile on many occasions.

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PSR8000 New Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16	thanks for your help guys, i'll use all the programmes mentioned! I'll write back to tell of the results Cheers PSR