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Friend19 09/15/2010

I need some help with my computer. Lately it has decreased in speed to the point that when I type, I have to sit back and wait for my text to appear. Pages take forever to load, and things like youtube just completely freeze up my computer. I have ran several virus scans: nothing. I have erased all cookies and spyware: still slow. I have defragged my computer: didn't do anything. I even started going through and deleting programs and files that I never or rarely used....But It's still slow. It's so bad I have avoided many of my online sites including this place. Meebo is pretty much rendered useless. OMG I'm about ready to chuck this pooter through my window, it's taking my anxiety to levels I have never experienced before!!!

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks for the help,

HUGS

deleted_user 09/15/2010

Have you backed up your important files? Also, if you use Norton it can seriously clog your system as it logs every little detail down. Delete the logs.

If it's so crippling I would do a full system reboot, backing files first.

Friend19 09/15/2010

I have done a full system reboot about 3 months ago...It didn't help =( Sorry I forgot to list that in my post.

How do you delete the logs? Yes, I use Norton.

Also...Steveypoos is back?!

HUGS

ThePepperMan 09/15/2010

Some general advice in times of slow computer response

1) First of all, run a diagnosis to check for hardware errors.

2) Run a diagnosis to see if you have any viruses.

3) "Defrag" your disk. this can take time, and if the disk is very full, it may not run at all.

4) This may not help the speed, but opening up your computer every couple of years and blowing out the dust is a good idea.

Friend19 09/15/2010

Thanks...How do I run a computer diagnosis?

deleted_user 09/15/2010

Btw, how old is your computer? Every computer has a natural shelf life and get old too. It may be just aging now and you need a new one. Expensive I know! Or maybe just a new hard drive.

WanderingVet 09/15/2010

I am assuming you are running WINDOWS ... some version or another. PROBABLY go to START, ALL PROGRAMS, ACCESSORIES, SYSTEM TOOLS, and click DISK CLEAN UP. Run it fully on all your hard drives (you may only have one ... C:).

Be sure you do not have a virus with an UP TO DATE virus scan.

These two things AT LEAST are harmless ... may NOT help, BUT CANNOT HURT.

Friend19 09/15/2010

Thank you everyone for the help.

WV- I use norton and have been doing virus scans about every day now. They always come up clean. I also use Webroot spysweeper which also always comes up clean. I ran a disk optimizer, and diagnostic clean up on my PC. Neither picked up anything.

I erased all of the Norton log error reports.

I'm going to delete my Dell Game Counsel which takes up good portion of my system.

Stevey- My laptop is about 4 years old.

Ugh...
HUGS

WanderingVet 09/15/2010

looks like you have tried all kinds of things. have you tried disk clean up? It is harmless .. but effective.

deleted_user 09/16/2010

The further I am from my router the slower my laptop is, even 10 ft.. Hope that helps idk.

hugs

ZAZAS 09/16/2010

Mine is acting funny too. Did all the suggestions....now what?

Friend19 09/16/2010

After deleting my dell game counsel my computer seems to be working better. I also noticed a change after deleting all of my Norton logs. Thank you guys so much! I guess I just needed to clear up some memory space.

HUGS

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