ever since ms update last week my computer as been running rather slow,loading pages takes forever, it could be something else thats causing this to happen,i just don't know,i'm on xp home,should i try firefox or chrome to try and solve it.?
slow running
- Thread starter vokera80e
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I am not an expert by any means, but when my PC starts to run slow I run AVG for virus & spyware, disc clean up & defrag, & registry mechanic. It always seems to resolve the problem, but to be honest I do not have a clue as to why.
Just the Internet or the entire PC ? is it slow to run other things or just when displaying web pages.
Post spec of PC please.
Which version of Internet Explorer are you using ?
Trying Firefox won't harm, IE browser could have been compromised.
you might have too much clutter that needs cleaning.you can also upgrade your memory which will help.from simon
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How do you know that without the spec. ?Download and use ATF Cleaner:
http://www.atribune.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=25
Download and run Ccleaner:
CCLEANER Setup Instructions
Then run a defrag.
If that does not increase the speed then run a full scan with your AntiVirus software, once you have checked for the latest updates.
Post back with what you have tried.
dave
http://www.atribune.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=25
Download and run Ccleaner:
CCLEANER Setup Instructions
Then run a defrag.
If that does not increase the speed then run a full scan with your AntiVirus software, once you have checked for the latest updates.
Post back with what you have tried.
dave
i thought it was something to do with updates,anyway i tried chrome and it's certainly a lot faster,i think i'll keep with it for the time being...the only site what does drag it's heels is ebay otherwise it's ok. i did the cc cleaner and it found nothing wrong,did a defrag,so i changed the browser....
Thanks for posting back.
Ccleaner does not 'find things wrong' it is purely a cleaner that removes rubbish that accumulates everytime you use you computer, whether browsing or downloading.
If you are happy with Chrome then keep using it. So as not to complicate things or confuse you, stay with Chrome and when you are happy with it, you can give Firefox a try, if you like.
Always have your Windows/Microsoft Updates set to 'Notify me but do not automatically download or install'. That way you can look at what they are for and donload and install a couple at a time and see how they have effected your computer if at all. If everything is fine then get another couple.
That way you can pinpoint which, if any has caused a problem and uninstall it.
dave
Ccleaner does not 'find things wrong' it is purely a cleaner that removes rubbish that accumulates everytime you use you computer, whether browsing or downloading.
If you are happy with Chrome then keep using it. So as not to complicate things or confuse you, stay with Chrome and when you are happy with it, you can give Firefox a try, if you like.
Always have your Windows/Microsoft Updates set to 'Notify me but do not automatically download or install'. That way you can look at what they are for and donload and install a couple at a time and see how they have effected your computer if at all. If everything is fine then get another couple.
That way you can pinpoint which, if any has caused a problem and uninstall it.
dave
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