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Pc slows down......

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dhruv Original post #1
Jun 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM
my pc configuration is
intel pentium D
80 gb +40 gb HDD
512 mb+ 512 mb ram
win XP SP2

pc boot up very slowly,even program takes lot of time to open up.....
its starts hanging while multitasking......
my AVG antivirus shows no viruses during scanning..
plz help me out........:sad::-(
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #2
Jun 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Welcome to ThinkDigit Forum



1 GB RAM is a little less to multitask with. Anyways I can understand the problem

Windows slows down after prolonged use.
Also try a online antivirus scan-
HouseCall - Free Online Virus Scan - Trend Micro USA

Do a cleanup using the software in this link-
CCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free Download
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paul.soumyabrata #3
Jun 25, 2011 at 12:47 AM
First of all do the following things:

1. Defragment your HDD, using Disk Defragmenter.
2. Cleanup your HDD, using Disk Cleanup.
3. Clean your registry using, CCleaner.
4. Clean your cabinet of any dust.
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #4
Jun 25, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Install Microsoft Security Essentials & scan
Try reinstalling the OS if possible
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dhruv #5
Jun 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM
paul.soumyabrata said:
First of all do the following things:

1. Defragment your HDD, using Disk Defragmenter.
2. Cleanup your HDD, using Disk Cleanup.
3. Clean your registry using, CCleaner.
4. Clean your cabinet of any dust.
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i hv tried disk defragmenter,disk cleanup n ccleaner but it didn't work...........:|

mithun_mrg said:
Install Microsoft Security Essentials & scan
Try reinstalling the OS if possible
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i have AVG internet security 2011 licensed version,so i don't want to loose it.....
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #6
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:31 AM
dhruv said:
i have AVG internet security 2011 licensed version,so i don't want to loose it.....
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if u have a valid license u can always reinstall after checking with Microsoft Security Essentials
Cool Buddy
Cool Buddy #7
Jun 28, 2011 at 7:45 AM
You won't lose the licensed AVG just because you want to reinstall your OS. The problem clearly seems to be the very old installation of windows. You need to reinstall the OS.
If you have any problem activating AVG in the new installation, just contact them and let them know, they'll give you the solution.
If the problem persists even after the reinstall, post again.

Keep windows swap file on the HDD other than the one where you install windows. If you don't know how to do this, here are the steps:

right click on my computer and select properties
go to advanced tab
click the settings button under performance block
go to advanced tab, click change button
select a drive, select custom size
put 1536 in both initial and maximum size
click set>OK>OK>OK
restart your PC