pc running slow

[v64paul]

To add to the question title, my pc has begun to run really slowly. i remember reading here that there is a way to rectify this as i suspect it may be caused by too many programmes running at once, in the background. Can anyone advise? Sorry for the previous entry with no text under the heading, guess i'm running slow too...

[MarkRae]

We're getting there bit by bit...

1) What sort of computer is it?

2) What version of what operating system is it running?

3) How much free hard disk space does it have on its main hard drive?

4) How much RAM does it have?

[VHG]

> i remember reading here that there is a way to rectify this

There is not usually one magic "cure all" solution to this sort of problem.

It may be hardware related, it may be software related, it may be a virus or malware problems so it is hard to give an answer.

Or is it in fact your BROADBAND that is running slow, which is giving the impression is is your computer running slow. Check your broadband speed and see if it is what you are paying for.

If the computer is a few years old it may be time to do a complete Windows re-install (but this may be a bit drastic for some people).

But as a minimum, defragment your hard disk, run "disk clean up", uninstall any programs you no longer use, and make sure you have plenty of room on your hard disk. That may help a little bit.

Maybe also empty your recycle bin and clear out your browser temporary internet files.

[flobadob]

I got told the other day to download cc cleaner and it gave me 3 gb memory onto my C drive by deleting un-needed info. You could try that.

[MarkRae]

For the record, it didn't give you 3GB memory onto your C drive - it deleted some unnecessary data from your C drive, which freed up 3GB of hard disk space. Your PC's memory is something totally different...