My slow computer is driving me mad

jill36_2

Please can someone give me advice on how to speed up my computer.

The_Grandmaster

Closed has a very good list of what to do: HOW TO SPEED UP A SLOW PC OR INFECTED PC. (a mini guide) - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

Start by Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50 - FileHippo.com
and Install. Go to UPDATE tab and click CHECK FOR UPDATES. Run a FULL SCAN. Remove anything it finds and post log here.

Then Download HijackThis 2.0.4 - FileHippo.com and install. Hit the top button of the program and post the log generated here.

Dave_C_2

Please look at this post and follow it through - it's really really good
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

If a moderator happens to read this can we please have Closed' post as a sticky.

HTH, Dave

GlynD

Start by running "clean up disc" and then deleting any toolbars you have downloaded. Then do a disc defragment. If you don't know how to do these things come back on and I'll spell it out. Also, do you have any anti-spyware or malware detectors? Are you running Norton Security?

closed

clean up disc or defrag is unlikely to make any difference, post a hijackthis log, and physical ram total and (if XP) commit charge figures from task manager, performance.

Then do a full scan with malwarebytes, fix anything found before closing

GlynD

Keep it simple to start with. This could be an inexperienced user.

wm.Xen

closed wrote: »

clean up disc or defrag is unlikely to make any difference, post a hijackthis log, and physical ram total and (if XP) commit charge figures from task manager, performance.

Then do a full scan with malwarebytes, fix anything found before closing

What are you talking about?

Defragmenting greatly increases computer performance. Of course it'd help.

closed

If it makes 0.05 % difference, I'd be surprised, complete waste of time on a modern pc

wm.Xen

closed wrote: »

If it makes 0.05 % difference, I'd be surprised.

On multiple occasions where I defragmented I have had great increases in speed. If you can't notice it then your computer must be pretty fast already.

GlynD

On a computer which is not regularly maintained by an experienced user it's always best to start with the basics.

closed

You must have had well messed up disk to notice a great increase in speed. The basics are to scan for malware and look at what's running