Slow go

Hey I come from the HJT section and have recieved an all clear http://forums.whatthetech.com/HJT_Log_t100…244#entry540244

However, the programs are still slow to open or respond, especially firefox it seems like.


RIght now im installing service pack 1 for vista

And have updated Java to whatever the newest is.

Hi Karamazov,

Is it possible for you to follow Help! My Computer is Slow link in my signature.

There are other links there also that may assist you in keeping your computer running well.

Keep us posted,

kind regards,

Ive followed all of the steps except adding more memorey. Its already been upgraded from 512mb, to 1gb. So I dunno anymore.

HI Karamazov,

I suggest you do the following test and let us have a good look at what is going on with your system.

Please Run the PCPitstop Full Tests, here:

http://www.pcpitstop.com

Note: Vista users with UAC must first Right-click IE - Select "Run as Administrator"
Register and create a password
Accept the ActiveX component to allow your machine to run the Full Tests
Registering and accepting the ActiveX are both SAFE and FREE.
Full Tests is the first item in the left hand column of that page.

The Full Tests take less than 5 minutes for most machines.
Once you have your Results, please post the TechExpress Link back here into this thread for review.
TechExpress is the last item on the list in the yellow box in upper right area of any Results page.
Post the entire URL link information back here into this Forum thread.
Note: Vista users, please close your instance of IE "Running as Administrator" after you are finished reviewing your Results.

Caution:

During the testing of Video Adapter, a variety of patterns, shapes, colors and text are "flashed" onto the users monitor screen. In the many thousands of daily uses of the PCPitstop Full Tests over several years, two individuals who suffer epilepsy experienced discomfort and temporary dizziness when viewing the flashing patterns.
If you know that you are susceptible to photo driven seizure, please look away from your screen during the Video Adapter testing sequence.

Note:

The PCPitstop Full Tests Results is a free service, but is supported by various paid product advertisements for utilities that "could" remedy the OP's problem.
Since WTT is a "free-help" forum, we do not recommend or endorse purchase of automated utilities, and will assist you in manually correcting any problems and settings necessary to optimize your machine's performance. Ask your questions here. We'll help you walk through any necessary steps.

kind regards,

Im not sure where the tech express link is but heres the main one from my browser


http://pcpitstop.com/betapit/sec.asp?conid=21899302

Hi Karamazov,

Yes, well done, that is the correct link included in your last post.

You have LimeWire Pro installed, we at WTT do not recommend file sharing software, so I suggest you uninstall it please.

I also suggest you start of with the recommended fixes shown in the test scan you sent in your last post.

Regarding the Driver updates recommended, are you having any driver problems on this system? Please follow this step by step to find out if you are not sure:

• Open My Computer
• Properties
• Hardware
• Device Manager

Are there any yellow or red warnings showing in Device Manager? If there are not, leave the driver recommendations untill you have followed the recommended fixes. Always go to your Manufacturers web site to update any drivers you maybe having an issue with.

You could also follow Disk-cleanup to remove old files not needed. This will help keep the defrag time down, as there are no need to defrag obsolete files.

Then you should defrag your drives. This will restore speed to your computer and free up space.
You could use the defrag utility that comes with Vista or download this defrag program Auslogics Disk Defrag.

Once you have done with that. I suggest you carry on with the rest of the fixes.

Let us know.

kind regards,