Computer too slow

Pam wrote:
> What can I do to speed up my computer. I have talked to my TimeWarner
> provider, and they have concluded the it's not their service, it's my
> computer. It is very slow starting up to get to the internet. Any
> suggestions???

I assume your Internet connection is fast enough and the actual
*performance* of your PC is slow. Usual culprits:

1. Malware (i.e., viruses, worms, trojans, dialers, adware, spyware)

2. Failure to delete temporary files

3. Too many programs running

4. Not enough RAM (memory).

Have a look at "Slow Computer" at
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm

Pay special attention to Steps 1, 5, 9, and 13.

Pam

What type of internet connection do you have? Broadband, cable dial up
etc?

Try Ctrl+Alt+Delete to select Task Manager and click the Performance
Tab. Under Commit Charge what is the Total, the Limit and the Peak?

How large is your hard disk and how much free space. Right click on
your C drive in Windows and select Properties to get this information.

How much RAM memory?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England
Enquire, plan and execute
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Pam wrote:
> What can I do to speed up my computer. I have talked to my TimeWarner
> provider, and they have concluded the it's not their service, it's my
> computer. It is very slow starting up to get to the internet. Any
> suggestions???