Sluggish Computer need help!

[NewGuy1911]

d4v0s,

They posted I have to many systems??? This computer might be 10 yrs old, it's the one that "needs" the repair. The Wife's computer, on WiFi router, is new it does not need to be repaired. Tried to restister the free copy.

[checkenbach]

If pages are slow to load and lock up, try changing your browser. I was running Firefox, and kept getting booted out of a few pages, then went to Google Chrome, the difference was like night and day.

[crufflers]

If pages are slow to load and lock up, try changing your browser. I was running Firefox, and kept getting booted out of a few pages, then went to Google Chrome, the difference was like night and day.

+1 I don't use IE unless I have to on my XP systems. Chrome is much faster. I still need IE for a few sites, but it is slooow. You shouldn't need eight CPU cores and Windows 7 to run a browser.

[d4v0s]

d4v0s,

They posted I have to many systems??? This computer might be 10 yrs old, it's the one that "needs" the repair. The Wife's computer, on WiFi router, is new it does not need to be repaired. Tried to restister the free copy.

This is a link to Glary, http://www.glarysoft.com/

I have never seen a message for registering. Also, Chrome is your best bet for a web browser now that XP is end of life.

Ever played with Linux?

[Cyberion]

Another + for CCleaner. Run the cleaner, and when done, hit the registry icon to clean up old registry errors too. And then there's another icon below that called "Tools." You'll see a "Startup" button there and that will give you another option to decide which programs auto start when you turn on the machine...in case you're not comfortable messing around with MS registry files.

[Iknownot]

Have you tried backing up everything important, doing a clean install of XP and then limiting installs to just the programs you use and a decent browser like Firefox or chrome?

I've found when computers start running slow, it's time for a fresh OS install. There's no better fix (though it is time consuming).

[lt05deluxe]

This should help....

http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/imac

[UnderADyingSun]

Wipe your drive, just use Dban ( research how to set it up ). It'll take a few hours, do a standard DoD wipe, then do a fresh OS installation. A computer that old, and with your limited experience will likely have all sorts of nasty stuff on it. Start fresh dude, trust me.

[DaveInOroValley]

This should help....


http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/imac

[GMG]

http://www.malwarebytes.org/lp/lp4/?...FQNqfgodliwAPQ

I've been keeping tabs on this thread, and did what ZirconJohn suggested. I down loaded Malwarebytes and ran the program, it caught 195 problems.

It's almost like I have a new puter!

Thanks.....John

[NewGuy1911]

Many,Many Thanks Everyone

GMG hope I'm that lucky!

[LittleOldLady]

This should help....


http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/imac

That was my idea too.

Sure fixed a whole host of PC related issues some but not limited to the following:
malware/virus/registry issues/defrag/drivers problems.
PC related expenses for example bloated overpowering virus protection/Micro$oft expensive software etc.

Trouble free five years running now..........

[stilly]

This should help....


http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/imac

Yeah he needed help FIXING his computer, not in making such a ridiculous purchase that he ends up committing suicide...


OP: Glad you got it fixed.

Consider www.ninite.com for future freeware downloads. It is a reputable site and makes all in one installers. You should also consider running SPYBOT S&D and Malwayre Bytes together. Not at the same time, but one then the other. Chances are that Spybot will find a few more things then Malware Bytes, but Malware bytes is much faster...

[NewGuy1911]

Thanks! stilly,

This Inspiron 9200 has been good to me. My Nephew had a newer Inspiron 9300 (?) and the screen gave out. I hooked my Newhew's box up to an old monitor and have it working again.

Do wonder if things go south if I can just switch harddrives. The downside is his laptop has twice the menory (2 to my 1).

[NYT]

dont waste time or money on it. just buy a new machine. you should def not be running xp these days.