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  • Dwreck
    Confirmed User
    • Nov 2002
    • 7362
    #1

    F$%#k!! Whats the best way to clean your computer? Its running slow

    MY laptop is two years old and im noticing its chugging when running icq, photoshop, firefox and msn messager.

    I cant even play a dvd with nothing else running with out it crapping out or being really choppy.

    Here are the specs to the laptop in question



    I did a defrage, i have spybot search and destroy and adware. It doesn't seem to do the trick.

    Is it the age of the laptop and is 1 gig of ram no enuff these days?

    Does removing a bunch of lesser used programs help?

    does having a desktop full of files slow it down?

    Is it worth taking it in to a pro?

    Any tips an ideas would help!
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    • CunningStunt
      Confirmed User
      • Aug 2006
      • 5594
      #2
      It's running slow because it doesn't have enough ram from the looks of things. Buy another 1Gb stick if you can fit it in, or get a new laptop.

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        • Dwreck
          Confirmed User
          • Nov 2002
          • 7362
          #3
          format C: is not a valid reply lol
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            • dav3
              Confirmed User
              • May 2007
              • 7348
              #4
              clean up the stuff starting with your pc.

              start > run > msconfig > startup

              there's probably 07234237423 things starting up with your laptop
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                • tranza
                  ICQ: 197-556-237
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 57559
                  #5
                  I agree with what dav3 and CunningStunt said!
                  I'm just a newbie.

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                    • gornyhuy
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                      • May 2002
                      • 18041
                      #6
                      did you run form @ c?

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                        • munki
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                          • Dec 2004
                          • 13393
                          #7
                          Clear out your startup, pump the ram, run Perfect Disk (great program), and check (especially on laptops) that your power settings and advanced configurations are giving processor and harddrives full power, not sticking you in a power save mode to save battery.

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                            • jimbona
                              Confirmed User
                              • Jan 2007
                              • 190
                              #8
                              if you dont want to mess with your ram, increase your virtual ram
                              Right Click My Computer>Properties>Advanced>Advanced>Virtual Memory Change>Increase it to a higher set value, as long as you have the space on the HD it will use some of it for Virtual Ram usage.

                              I also recommend running superantispyware on it + NOD 32.
                              Thanks
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                                • jmk
                                  Confirmed User
                                  • Sep 2002
                                  • 5391
                                  #9
                                  Desktop full of stuff never good.

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                                    • BradM
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Dec 2003
                                      • 3397
                                      #10
                                      that's a small amount of ram these days.

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                                        • fervid.apps
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                                          • Nov 2006
                                          • 255
                                          #11
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                                            • bDok
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Feb 2005
                                              • 1917
                                              #12
                                              if you didn't have problems doing what you want to do in the past then stuff is now present on the machine that's slowing it down. Could be malware, but if not it's probs stuff all starting up with the machine that is legit and you just need to shut it down.

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                                                • HomerSimpson
                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                  • Sep 2005
                                                  • 13826
                                                  #13
                                                  first get one more gig of ram

                                                  than let adaware, nod32 to do their thing
                                                  and at last use hijackthis but be careful what are you killing


                                                  that should speed up things enough
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                                                    • cgu
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                                                      • Jan 2004
                                                      • 188
                                                      #14
                                                      You need to look at your Crtl+alt+del and #1. look at how many threads are running and how much ram & CPU is juked at all time. Click on the Performance Tab
                                                      You'll see Physical Mem Total and Avail, that'll let ya know if you need more.
                                                      You'll also see CPU usage, that'll let ya know if your comp is overrun.

                                                      Most likely its because you have a Dell (j/k) Really it all depends on how much RAM photoshop is eating up. You probably need 2 gig for that like everyone else says. Turn it off and see if you still have trouble.
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                                                        • Elli
                                                          Reach for those stars!
                                                          • Apr 2003
                                                          • 17991
                                                          #15
                                                          More Ram!

                                                          And reformat. Put back on only what you need and use. And stop installing toolbars
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                                                            • GigoloShawn
                                                              Confirmed User
                                                              • Oct 2007
                                                              • 700
                                                              #16
                                                              I'm shocked, and appalled that nobody's suggested that you upgrade your RAM, yet.
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                                                                • KRosh
                                                                  So Fucking Outlawed
                                                                  • Nov 2001
                                                                  • 5114
                                                                  #17
                                                                  best way to clean your computer is with some soap and water



                                                                  On a serious note try using this tool also

                                                                  http://www.ccleaner.com/

                                                                  Remove all the programs that you are not using. How much hard drive space do you have left?

                                                                  (double click my computer > right click on Local Disk > properties)
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                                                                    • Sosa
                                                                      In Tushy Land
                                                                      • Oct 2002
                                                                      • 40149
                                                                      #18
                                                                      you are running 1 gig of ram.... umm upgrade that would be a good start

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                                                                        • dodger21
                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                          • Jan 2003
                                                                          • 2680
                                                                          #19
                                                                          fucking AWESOMEEEEEEE program to clean up temp files

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                                                                            • Bojangles
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • Apr 2007
                                                                              • 5419
                                                                              #20
                                                                              The items on your desktop do slow things down. Disabling all start up programs will help a lot as well.

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                                                                                • EonBlue
                                                                                  Apocalypse
                                                                                  • May 2007
                                                                                  • 3043
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  Originally posted by KRosh
                                                                                  http://www.ccleaner.com/

                                                                                  Remove all the programs that you are not using. How much hard drive space do you have left?
                                                                                  ^^^^^^^^^^^^
                                                                                  Ditto that.

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                                                                                    • tony299
                                                                                      lurker
                                                                                      • Aug 2002
                                                                                      • 57021
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      i reformat my laptop once a year.crap builds up.

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                                                                                        • sandman!
                                                                                          Icq: 14420613
                                                                                          • Mar 2001
                                                                                          • 15431
                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          Originally posted by jimbona
                                                                                          if you dont want to mess with your ram, increase your virtual ram
                                                                                          Right Click My Computer>Properties>Advanced>Advanced>Virtual Memory Change>Increase it to a higher set value, as long as you have the space on the HD it will use some of it for Virtual Ram usage.

                                                                                          I also recommend running superantispyware on it + NOD 32.
                                                                                          dumb idea
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                                                                                            • Spunky
                                                                                              I need a beer
                                                                                              • Jun 2002
                                                                                              • 133986
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Beat it with a large stick

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                                                                                                • MrMaxwell
                                                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                  • Jul 2005
                                                                                                  • 10057
                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  1. START/RUN/ Type "MSCONFIG" hit ENTER/STARTUP TAB
                                                                                                  Disable anything you possibly can get by without
                                                                                                  Will make a huge difference
                                                                                                  Use SPYBOT to protect against shit being added without your knowledge

                                                                                                  2. CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / ADVANCED TAB / PERFORMANCE / SETTINGS
                                                                                                  Select "Adjust for best performance" in visual effects tab
                                                                                                  Select PROGRAMS for both options under advanced tab
                                                                                                  Virtual memory CHANGE button / CUSTOM SIZE / enter 2222 in BOTH BOXES and click "SET". If you have a second hard drive, select it, custom size again/2222/set
                                                                                                  Click APPLY/OK until you're out

                                                                                                  3. MY COMPUTER / RIGHT CLICK C DRIVE / PROPERTIES / UNCHECK "ALLOW INDEXING SERVICE" / CLICK APPLY / APPLY TO ALL SUBFOLDERS AND FILES

                                                                                                  4. CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / SYSTEM RESTORE TAB
                                                                                                  Move the slider down to something reasonable.. no more than 2gb

                                                                                                  5. CONTROL PANEL / SYSTEM / HARDWARE TAB / DEVICE MANAGER
                                                                                                  Look for any conflicts with the yellow "!"

                                                                                                  6. Run windows update.. Install SP2 and all other relavent updates. DO NOT INSTALL SERVICE PACK 3 no matter what

                                                                                                  7. Download Disk Keeper at http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
                                                                                                  Use the boot time defragmentation feature.
                                                                                                  It will defragment the paging file, mft, and even system files because it can run without windows. Getting your paging file to a set size and getting it contiguous makes a BIG DIFFERENCE in performance.

                                                                                                  8. Take the bottom cover off of your laptop and make sure that the fan port isn't obstructed in any way. Excess heat increases resistance and can slow a machine to a crawl.

                                                                                                  9. Another good idea is to run a check disk.. START/RUN/CHKDSK /F
                                                                                                  It'll check the drive for errors and fix any it might find

                                                                                                  10. Look for updated drivers for everything in your machine.
                                                                                                  Get them from the manufacturers and not from windows update.

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                                                                                                    • BobG
                                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                                      • Nov 2003
                                                                                                      • 4274
                                                                                                      #26
                                                                                                      this thread is hilarious. Much simpler answer is, get a mac.

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                                                                                                        • geedub
                                                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                                                          • Jun 2005
                                                                                                          • 3489
                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          Originally posted by BobG
                                                                                                          this thread is hilarious. Much simpler answer is, get a mac.
                                                                                                          fuck that overpriced crap, ditch windows and you'll be a happy man. i bet i could have a 486 running like a dream on slackware or ubuntu in less than an hour.
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                                                                                                            • amateurcanada
                                                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                                                              • Jul 2001
                                                                                                              • 3766
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              Originally posted by geedub
                                                                                                              fuck that overpriced crap, ditch windows and you'll be a happy man. i bet i could have a 486 running like a dream on slackware or ubuntu in less than an hour.
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                                                                                                                • Vegas Ken
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                                                                                                                  • Sep 2006
                                                                                                                  • 4151
                                                                                                                  #29
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                                                                                                                    • xxweekxx
                                                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                                                      • Oct 2002
                                                                                                                      • 6780
                                                                                                                      #30
                                                                                                                      burn your dell and build a custom pc.
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                                                                                                                        • Dwreck
                                                                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                                                                          • Nov 2002
                                                                                                                          • 7362
                                                                                                                          #31
                                                                                                                          Originally posted by dav3
                                                                                                                          clean up the stuff starting with your pc.

                                                                                                                          start > run > msconfig > startup

                                                                                                                          there's probably 07234237423 things starting up with your laptop
                                                                                                                          Thanks you Dav 3 i did that.
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                                                                                                                            • Dwreck
                                                                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                                                                              • Nov 2002
                                                                                                                              • 7362
                                                                                                                              #32
                                                                                                                              Originally posted by munki
                                                                                                                              Clear out your startup, pump the ram, run Perfect Disk (great program), and check (especially on laptops) that your power settings and advanced configurations are giving processor and harddrives full power, not sticking you in a power save mode to save battery.
                                                                                                                              I will go get perfect disk and i will checked my advanced settings Thank you Munki
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                                                                                                                                • klaze
                                                                                                                                  So Fucking Banned
                                                                                                                                  • May 2008
                                                                                                                                  • 2167
                                                                                                                                  #33
                                                                                                                                  1 gig of ram? HAHAHAAHAHAHA

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                                                                                                                                    • Barefootsies
                                                                                                                                      Choice is an Illusion
                                                                                                                                      • Feb 2005
                                                                                                                                      • 42635
                                                                                                                                      #34
                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by dav3
                                                                                                                                      clean up the stuff starting with your pc.

                                                                                                                                      start > run > msconfig > startup

                                                                                                                                      there's probably 07234237423 things starting up with your laptop
                                                                                                                                      Agreed.

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                                                                                                                                        • Luca_Triple 10
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                                                                                                                                          • Jun 2007
                                                                                                                                          • 696
                                                                                                                                          #35
                                                                                                                                          My Computer's Finally Fast... Finally Fast dot Com!

                                                                                                                                          Finally Fast dot Com

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                                                                                                                                            • Dwreck
                                                                                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                                                                                              • Nov 2002
                                                                                                                                              • 7362
                                                                                                                                              #36
                                                                                                                                              i really appropriate the feedback and tips. I got more ram, cleaned up my start up menu. cleaned up the desktop, got rid of a bunch of crap programs and files, ran spyware doctor again, did a degfrag again and its like a new machine again.

                                                                                                                                              Thanks again everyone! You have made my weekend
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                                                                                                                                                • Darkcrni
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                                                                                                                                                  • Jun 2007
                                                                                                                                                  • 1704
                                                                                                                                                  #37
                                                                                                                                                  How bout to reinstall your win!!!
                                                                                                                                                  If you have 2 year old win on your LT,i'm wondering it's still working ok!!!
                                                                                                                                                  R E I N S T A L L !!!!!!
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                                                                                                                                                    • Darkcrni
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                                                                                                                                                      • Jun 2007
                                                                                                                                                      • 1704
                                                                                                                                                      #38
                                                                                                                                                      How bout to reinstall your win!!!
                                                                                                                                                      If you have 2 year old win on your LT,i'm wondering it's still working ok!!!
                                                                                                                                                      R E I N S T A L L !!!!!!

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                                                                                                                                                        • Triple10Terry
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                                                                                                                                                          • Jun 2007
                                                                                                                                                          • 1024
                                                                                                                                                          #39
                                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by Luca_Triple 10
                                                                                                                                                          My Computer's Finally Fast... Finally Fast dot Com!

                                                                                                                                                          Finally Fast dot Com
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                                                                                                                                                            • tiger
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                                                                                                                                                              • Apr 2002
                                                                                                                                                              • 6986
                                                                                                                                                              #40
                                                                                                                                                              Go here and follow everything:
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                                                                                                                                                                • bbm
                                                                                                                                                                  So Fucking Banned
                                                                                                                                                                  • Oct 2005
                                                                                                                                                                  • 3710
                                                                                                                                                                  #41
                                                                                                                                                                  Change your hardware

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