Thread: Computer run slow

It takes up to 15 minutes to start up when you first turn it on. Often takes up to 20 seconds for programs to come up when you hit start. Virtually all software programs take time to come up, even little ones like Notepad. Have lots of slowdowns and freeze ups when using the internet, including trying to type in URL’s. Anytime the computer isn't in use for a little while, starting up again is always very slow with frequent little freeze ups. Lately, even when we first turn the computer on, we get a low on virtual memory warning in the lower right corner. Somebody told me this could be the problem. If so, why would it need more memory now than in the past when it worked ok? We actually deleted lots of files and some software programs not be used, including video games. We used Spybot, Malwarebytes and our anti virus program a few days back and all 3 came up with no problems.

Thanks

With 256 Mb of RAM for XP, no wonder it's slow! You need at least 512 Mb but 1 GB would be optimal.

You may have too many processes running at the same time in the background.
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yeah,256 Mb of RAM for XP is too low. However, if you have too many processes to run, you can use Wondershare registry optimizer to optimize your computer. it will clean up your registry and make more room for other program