Make A Super Slow Computer Faster?

1. Mr. Jacob Says

   Looks like your computer is infected to a crawl.
   Best thing to do is a clean install of the operating system.
   Edited:
   & Just for reference you can find what ram is compatible with your system through this site: http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/ It’s pretty straight froward, you don’t need to skype anyone for that.
   But your problem is that your computer is infected, more RAM will not help speed up an infected pc. The best thing to do is backup any videos, music, pictures, files you want saved and reinstall the operating system. You can do that using a vista install cd or the recovery disk/partition to restore factory settings if your laptop came with that option. You can find more information on how to restore your laptop to factory settings by looking for your laptop’s model name which is usually labeled on the front or somewhere at the back and searching “(model name) recovery”
   Only once your laptop is clean should you worry about upgrading. But personally, I wouldn’t waste any money on upgrades. Because it sounds like the laptop would need a major overhaul in order to be considered fast by todays standards. That means new processor, more ram, bigger hard drive, and a decent integrated graphics to be compatible with windows 7 (and including an upgrade to windows 7). Since your laptop is running vista home basic it’s unlikely your laptop is even capable of running windows 7 home premium. I’d say it’s best to just save your money and buy a brand new laptop when you can.

2. Anonymous Says

   Upgrade your ram, I can show you how via skype. Just make sure you get the correct type of ram. You are likely on 32-bit, but I could tell you what to do to find out and show you compatible ram, via skype.
   If you think you have a virus, get MalwareBytes or Panda Cloud Antivirus. Both are free and work well.

3. Johanna Says

   Put XP or windows 7 on it, use something like DNAB (Derricks Nuke and boot) to totally wipe the Hard drive and do a fresh install, sounds like you do have a virus/spy/malware.
   Vista was slow from the start, get rid of it

4. Computer Technician Says

   Sounds like you might be better off to just think about buying another computer. If you have the recovery disk you could restore it back to factory settings and start all over. But it still probably still wouldn’t be very fast.

5. Anonymous Says

   install glary utilites and do the one click scan…after 4 or years of use on ur computer this should help a lot…
   also download malwarebytes anti malware to check for junk
   finally, download avast anti virus to protect you in the future

6. Abia Says

   >> Scan your computer with an antivirus
   >> Apply defragmentation on your system
   >> Delete all temporary files
   >> Run disc clean up
   >> Run Reginout scan.

7. The Future is Fusion Says

   replace the hard drive. then reinstall the OS onto it, then add more RAM.

8. Blake Says

   reinstall the os and it will be like it was brand new

9. Wbfd Says

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10. Lee Says

    Well, what you really need to do is to take all your data off the hard drive. Then find an Windows OS dvd of the version you know will work on your computer with what ever engine it has. Put the OS disk in the computer, restart on the dvd, then use that to reformat your disk, and I do mean reformat, wipe that hard drive as clean as you can, the reinstall your OS, put back your programs from the original dvds that you want, then import your data you need. It should then run as fast as it can with the OS you chose and the engine it has.
    Almost forgot this, get your ram up to max. I usually forget to say this, sorry, always buy my machines stuffed to the gunnels with ram.
    That is what we use to do in the 80s and 90s. Now days most people don’t do it. It should be done in cases like yours. IMHO that is. Good luck.

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