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Computer running slow...

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jdc12

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Having some trouble with my computer and was looking for some advice, for some reason whenever I open some programs or do something like trying to extract with winrar it takes forever and sometimes just freezes up, i've scanned for spyware and viruses and nothing came up, was just wondering what else I should try or if anyone knows what might be causing this.
 
TIMEZONE said:
May you please state your computer specs? Thanks.:)
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abit kv8 pro
amd 64 2800
evga 6800 gt
1024mb ddr-400
160gb 7200 rpm
windows xp home


Chernobyl1 said:
How much space do you have left on drive C: ?
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75gb
 
Possibly a memory problem, try testing the memory.

I suspect something is in your system that isnt desirable.
Its worth checking what programs load on startup (amongst other things...).
Get Autoruns and see what it brings up.
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html
Dont get rid of anything you are unsure of as you can bork your system.
Ask here if stuck.
 
how long since you've done a complete reinstall of XP?

I do this every 3 months, helps a lot of speed problems.
 
Chernobyl1 said:
Possibly a memory problem, try testing the memory.

I suspect something is in your system that isnt desirable.
Its worth checking what programs load on startup (amongst other things...).
Get Autoruns and see what it brings up.
http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Autoruns.html
Dont get rid of anything you are unsure of as you can bork your system.
Ask here if stuck.
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Don't really see anything out of the ordinary with that autorun program.

AdamNesvick said:
how long since you've done a complete reinstall of XP?

I do this every 3 months, helps a lot of speed problems.
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Only about a month ago actually

tisb0b said:
try ccleaner to remove all that excess crap on your comp
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No luck.


Any other suggestions?
 
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