My PC is so Slow ... zzz

[smurfchops]

Why over the past couple of days is my PC so slow? Trying to answer questions, ask questions, etc on AB is becoming a nightmare. I have defragmented, clean up disk space, etc. My PC is around three years old, XP with Silver AOL Broadband. zzzzzzz

[smudge]

I've been experiencing the same problems judie!

I was so frustrated with it yesterday, I phoned our ISP twice, but was told there wasn't a problem with their network! It's still the same today.

My PC is only 18 months old, XP & with NTL Broadband.

[Kerplunk]

Try deleting your temporary internet files. Tools --> Internet Options then under temporary internet files click delete files and make sure you choose to delete offline content.

[Kerplunk]

Also, get rid of AOL and choose another provider. Pipex is one of the best if you are wanting ADSL.

[smurfchops]

If I stop using AOL, does this mean I won't be able to get AOL emails any more (or is this obvious?) This is the main reason I stick with AOL. My last phone bill for help with AOL was over �8.

[smudge]

Kerplunk - do you think AVG Free Edition could be slowing my PC down? Ta.

[fo3nix]

smudge: AVG Free will be doing slightly, but nothing major. Is it the computer itself that's running slow (loading new programs, moving windows about and things), or just the internet (slow at loading pages)?

[smudge]

Thank you for contacting me fo3. It has become really slow in sending & receiving emails - trying to get into AB - switching pages on AB, etc.

So, I have just un-installed AVG Anti-Virus free version software & installed NTL Netguard Anti-Virus free software - having done that, it has just taken ages to try to send an email & has now said it can' be sent. ggggrrr!

I think I'll try to send myself a test email & see what happens, if that's not successful, I might un-install Netguard & see what happens, unless you have any further suggestions. Ta.

[smudge]

P.S. Also, more often than not, when I've typed out a Q or A on AB, I press send, only for it to drop out & I lose all the text!

[fo3nix]

ok so it sounds like its your internet connection that's going slow, not your computer. in that case, it wont be AVG at fault.

are you downloading lots of things at once? if you are using bitTorrent for example to download stuff, then browsing pages like this will be slow.

also, what ISP are you with? most generally have a status area on their website, telling you areas of the country that are experiencing repairs or problems, and thus slower speeds.

how long has it been slow for?

judiewudie: sorry for this thread-hogging. however, it may be beneficial for you too, if you have the same problems (slow internet, not computer).

[smudge]

My details are on the first answer above. I've already been in contact with NTL & they tell me there isn't a problem with the network in our area.

I have to say, things have fastened up on emails & on here since my last post - coincidence eh?

I'll see what tomorrow brings & thank you so much for your help fo3.

P.S. Sorry Judie for taking up space on your thread, but hope these conversations are helping you too. Nite, nite.

[double-blade]

i downloaded [advanced uninstaller 2004] free

it cleaned mine up great,running like new now......also

remove desktop picture if you have one it helps too

[smurfchops]

Don't worry smudge and fo3nix about using my thread .. every little helps.:)

[smudge]

Thank you double-blade & judie.

I uninstalled AVG last night - have only just switched on my PC (after doing lots of housework) & it seems to be running much quicker today. It has to be something to do with AVG, as whenever I was in a programme, it always completely slowed down when an email was coming in.

I'll look into downloading advanced uninstaller 2004 - but have you any more info on it please D.B.?