computer running really slow

Discussion in 'Storage Devices' started by pitty, May 25, 2005.

  1. pitty

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    hi there, i got a virus on my computer which took it over completely. i was told that if i formatted my hard-drive it would run as it used to.
    well i formatted it and now it runs really slow, not at a snails pace but compared to what it used to be like its really annoying. i don't think its the hard-drive because i've tried another one instead of this one and the computer was still slow, does anybody have any idea what it could be? (my computer is a Pentium 4 by the way)
     
  2. agowing651

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    have you tried to defrag your hard drive?
     
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  3. pitty

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    yes i did
     
  4. ninja fetus

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    have you installed all your motherboard drivers?
     
  5. agowing651

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    if ur pc is running slow u might have alot of clutter with regards to your registry. i suggest you try a registry cleaner and see if that sorts problem out. i would not suggest using regedit to sort the problem out yourself as i have done that before and ended losing half of my desktop through deleting entries lol
     
  6. pitty

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    yes i have
     
  7. pitty

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    no i only formated my cdrive were do i get motherboard drivers from??
     
  8. pitty

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    i tried that didnt work
     
  9. ninja fetus

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    what computer if manufactured, or motherboard do you have.
     
  10. pitty

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    I,ve Got A Hp Pentium 4 How Do I Find Out The Motherboard Specs
     
  11. ninja fetus

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    what model hp
     
  12. Sniper

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    download the following program http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.php?pid=1&lang=en it will tell you quite a bit about your computer, then post the results here from the summary section of the program.

    When you say the computer is slow, do you refer to opening windows, programs etc or only certain applications?

    I think the most likely thing could be that you haven't got all the required drivers installed.
     
  13. pitty

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    i have done the report and tried to send it as an atachment but it will only save as a html or a pdf so it wont let me send it
     
  14. pitty

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    and it is everything that is slow
     
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    copy and paste the results from the summary, dont save it as html or anything, select it, copy it, paste it.

    then we can establish what hardwar you have, and what you should reinstall.
     
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  17. Anti-Trend

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    Without drivers, Windows doesn't know how to properly handle your hardware, so it runs in a sort of compatibility mode. Running in such a state, even very fast hardware will run horribly slow. You'll need drivers for your motherboard, video card, and any additional components before you can make full use of your hardware:

    1) Find out the model of your system
    2) Go to the manufacturer's website
    3) Download all applicable drivers
    4) Install Drivers
     
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  18. pitty

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    thanks my computer now runs like perfect :good:
     
  19. pitty

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    thanks my computer is fixed :good:
     
  20. Anti-Trend

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    Glad you got it going :)
     

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