problem with computer

hort · 10-19-2006, 02:01 AM

my computer have CPU 1.8 GHz, RAM 512MB, Harddisk 40 GB.
why when i run 2 program the same time is slowly or cann't run?
computer's my friend have cpu 1 GHz, Ram 256 MB, Harddisk 20 GB but he run 2 programe like me his computer run fast than my computer.

jp198780 · 10-19-2006, 02:21 AM

have you ran virus, spyware scans? 2 make sure your not infected?

**The_Other_One** · 10-19-2006, 02:31 AM

Spyware, viruses, and just crap going in the background could really slow your machine down.

PC eye · 10-19-2006, 03:01 AM

If a system isn't maintained on a regular basis the hard drive itself can become fragmented. That's when you go to the accessories\system tools right off of the Start menu to run the defragmenter. After any liengthy period of time between adding and removing different programs left over values in the system registry referred to as "orphans" can continue to load or try to load programs and drivers no longer used.

There are a few tips for improving system performance. One already mentioned is the need to reduce the number of things that load along with Windows. You run the msconfig utility by typing msconfig at the Run prompt and pressing the enter key. When the screen comes up you go to the far right to open the last section namely the startup group there and uncheck anything that is not needed for video and sound. Once you exit you will be prompted to restart the system to see any changes there put into effect.

10-19-2006, 02:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
hort New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 7	problem with computer my computer have CPU 1.8 GHz, RAM 512MB, Harddisk 40 GB. why when i run 2 program the same time is slowly or cann't run? computer's my friend have cpu 1 GHz, Ram 256 MB, Harddisk 20 GB but he run 2 programe like me his computer run fast than my computer.

10-19-2006, 02:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 17 Posts: 4,090	have you ran virus, spyware scans? 2 make sure your not infected? __________________ My computer:Amd x2 4200+@2.20ghz 1gb ram 200gb 7200rpm hard drive X1950XT xp home

10-19-2006, 02:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,364	Spyware, viruses, and just crap going in the background could really slow your machine down. __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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10-19-2006, 03:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,226	If a system isn't maintained on a regular basis the hard drive itself can become fragmented. That's when you go to the accessories\system tools right off of the Start menu to run the defragmenter. After any liengthy period of time between adding and removing different programs left over values in the system registry referred to as "orphans" can continue to load or try to load programs and drivers no longer used. There are a few tips for improving system performance. One already mentioned is the need to reduce the number of things that load along with Windows. You run the msconfig utility by typing msconfig at the Run prompt and pressing the enter key. When the screen comes up you go to the far right to open the last section namely the startup group there and uncheck anything that is not needed for video and sound. Once you exit you will be prompted to restart the system to see any changes there put into effect.