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yangster · 11-24-2006, 01:52 AM

I have a pre-built computer. Specs can be found here http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/rev...pecs13159.html.

My computer is really slow. When I got this computer I played Guild Wars well, no lags and no other problems. Now, it's really laggy. Plus, it takes a while to load Firefox, AIM, and etc. It's slow when I open programs, but when I start using it, it's just normal speed.

I have used AVG virus/spyware, avast, spybot, and adaware. I got rid of everything that it found. Then I tried to defragment the HD by going to accessories and etc. It does not work for some odd reason. Then I downloaded unltimatedefrag, that didn't work either. It always get stuck on one file or whatever it is.

I was told to clean my hard drive and etc. That does not work. I'm thinking of getting a new hard drive to replace it, but before doing that does anyone have any ideas on how to improve my computer speed? The only other idea I can think of is to reformat the whole HD, which I planned to do but there's no point if it won't help.

If you do think I should get a new hard drive, will any kind work?

I appreciate any kind of help.

11-24-2006, 01:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
yangster Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 71	Computer is slow and nothing seems to be working I have a pre-built computer. Specs can be found here http://reviews.digitaltrends.com/rev...pecs13159.html. My computer is really slow. When I got this computer I played Guild Wars well, no lags and no other problems. Now, it's really laggy. Plus, it takes a while to load Firefox, AIM, and etc. It's slow when I open programs, but when I start using it, it's just normal speed. I have used AVG virus/spyware, avast, spybot, and adaware. I got rid of everything that it found. Then I tried to defragment the HD by going to accessories and etc. It does not work for some odd reason. Then I downloaded unltimatedefrag, that didn't work either. It always get stuck on one file or whatever it is. I was told to clean my hard drive and etc. That does not work. I'm thinking of getting a new hard drive to replace it, but before doing that does anyone have any ideas on how to improve my computer speed? The only other idea I can think of is to reformat the whole HD, which I planned to do but there's no point if it won't help. If you do think I should get a new hard drive, will any kind work? I appreciate any kind of help.