The computer is Compaq Presario 5000 and running window xp, I scan for virus, Adware, spyware etc. also run Ccleaner but nothing help,It has 730MHZ,512 MG of Ram ,C drive is 38.2GB have 21 GB Free, F drive have 19.1GB and 17.0 GB Free.
Can anyone advise what maybe causing the pc to be slow.?
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Re: Slow Computer
Hi George,
Let's first do some housekeeping. You may want to review this document written by myself and the Tech Team Leader for some ideas on how to speed things up a bit
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Re: Slow Computer
Can you define slow for us. Is it slow on the internet, slow starting, slow loading programs?
What do you load at startup? With only 512 of ram it will be slow, as ram is so cheap you need at least a gig better still 2 gig that would make a huge difference. |
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Re: Slow Computer
I did all the above until I reach run " sfc/scannow" it say sfc/scannow" not found,
My question is what if I download SP 3 and install it will it over write any error if there is any.? |
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Re: Slow Computer
George,
There is a space inbetween sfc and /scannow
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Re: Slow Computer
You should be on SP3 just for safety but it wont make it go any quicker
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