My computer is so slow

Browntoa

system restore only goes back to a maximum of 90 days , or to the limit of the memory allocated to it

choccyface

Browntoa wrote: »

then download and install

http://www.download.com/TuneUp-Utilities-2008/3000-2094_4-10206416.html

it will install 2 icons on the Pc , click on the one called "1-click maintenance" and let it run and then fix everything it finds

i have a similar problem with my 3yr old laptop. i tried to download this programme, but it only puts one icon on, and it wants me to register and pay to fix the items (it says there are 126!!!) what am i doing wrong?
thanks,

Browntoa

its a free trial , there is a "continue " button on the initial Nag screen , should says 30 days left

screeshot here

http://www.tune-up.com/images/?cat=tu2008&img=integrator_en.jpg&width=700&height=524

click on "solve problems" and do the individual fixes there ( 1-click just does them all in one hit)

welsh_cake

k1rkyc wrote: »

What operating system do you have? Windows XP? How old is the PC?

You could also run a defrag.

Click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

Click Anaylze when it opens and it will tell you whether it needs one or not.

Let us know how it is once you've followed all the (good) advice above

Its XP and its a laptop and it over a year old now.

welsh_cake

With regards to security - I know that i have Avast. should I unstall this and then do what Browntoa said?

P.S Thank you for all your responses - you are all very kind on here.

Browntoa

no leave avast on there , its ok

I was pointing out to the other poster that he did not know if you had any antivirus software and it is bad to install 2

run the superantispyware to make sure the PC is clean and the tune up program will fix any problems on the pc for free afterwards

welsh_cake

I have just done this and it deleted 2.870 harmful items! Do I need to do this scan often now (one a month)? Thank you so much for your help. I am very happy.

Browntoa

no harm in running Superantispyware on a monthly basis

run Tune-up a few times between now and the end of the 30 day trial

you might want to download

www.ccleaner.com

as well , take care to untick the box to install the yahoo toolbar !!

then run it to remove all the junk files that it has accumulated over time

Lendusapund

Browntoa wrote: »

then download and install

http://www.download.com/TuneUp-Utilities-2008/3000-2094_4-10206416.html

it will install 2 icons on the Pc , click on the one called "1-click maintenance" and let it run and then fix everything it finds

Hi
As my comp's quite slow as with above, I downloaded & ran the tune-up program as suggested. I cant see a button for '1 click maint'.. only 'scan registry', 'compact registry' and 'optimize your system'... After I ran it first time from installing, it came up with 56 items needing attention but it said most/all couldnt be corrected unless I registered for the full service..
Regards
RichT

Browntoa

don't know why

Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista Limitations: 30-day trial Date Added: June 18, 2008

just reinstalled on my pc and it works fine

just click on continue on the nag screen as it starts up