This is a simple question that I'm sure you see all the time! I ask it
all the time, too, but I'm never satisfied with the answer. OK, here
it comes:
How come my computer sometimes runs so slowly? And I mean S-L-O-W.
Like minutes to load something. Or eventually timing out altogether.
Here's what I already know:
1. Turn off applications that are running in the background. DID THAT.
2. Get rid of spyware, adware, viruses. DID THAT, as far as Spybot,
NOrton Anti-Virus, and Ad-Aware are concerned.
3. Optimize the HD. DID THAT.
One of my main problems is working on CafePress, on which I have a
shop and spend a lot of time uploading images and making changes.
Right now it's so slow I can't practically work on it.
Here's my system info:
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name THE-NEW-KATE
System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
System Model Dimension 8300
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2992 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A02, 7/21/2003
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name THE-NEW-KATE\Kate
Time Zone Pacific Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 512.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 262.65 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 1.22 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
I'm on one of two PCs in our house that are networked via wireless setup.
If there's more you need, let me know.
I'm looking for specific info, things I can check to make sure I'm
doing everything I can on the system I have, to make it run as fast as
it can. If, after all that, it's still slow, I'd like some suggestions
on what I can do to improve the speed.
I'm not sure what to offer as payment for The Answer That Will Change
My Life, but if one of you can help me, I'm willing to pay for it! I'm
thinking this may be common-knowledge type stuff so I'll start by
offering $10. Is that fair or insulting? I have no clue.
I'm not an idiot when it comes to computers, but I'm not exactly
advanced either, so please give your answers in basic, step-by-step
terms.
Thanks so much! |
