getting slooower.. would more memory or is it just too much a 'c

14 years ago

My HP Mini 1100, win7 starter, is now about 2 years old. As you know I just 'play around'- no movies, audios, just email surf- that type of thing. About 3 months ago it really slowed down. I backed it up to about a month earlier, but it didn't help. I use Time Warner wireless, usually have 1-2 'bars'.

The updates are downloaded auto, as I wouldn't know which ones to not allow or allow. (the update page is loooong...).

I use AVG, Malware, have Windows Firewall.

Hmmm what else do you need??

It has been taking longer and longer to turn on the computer and get where I can actually type in something to search. Most of the time a page will show up, but I can't use the scroll on the side for another minute or so- it doesn't 'turn blue' for awhile.

I have LOTS of room when I did the test- I would have to figure out how to do it again, but the percentage of usable space was almost all there.

Tonite I did the ping/speed test- twice. ping was 35ms. Download was 1.58/1.47, and upload was 1.08/1.9

Many, many times I get a 'cannot find page', 'webpage not responding', many times can't download something- I want to check what could speed up my computer, but when I try to download the test it will only be 2% downloaded after 15 minutes. I figure it isn't going to download, so I cancel it.

I have never had any problems when I do the AVG or Malware checks- always says no virus found.

What can I do to move along a little faster?

Thanks

My phone is faster- and it is only 2 Mb (the slower one?)

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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
14 years ago
that is the problem with having windows 7 on the netbooks and mini's they just do not have the RAM memory to be able to run it and keep up for any time. My guess is that is what has happened to yours. Best you can go is go into your programs list and get rid of anything at all that you do not need do a purge on it and make sure there is not a bunch of stuff loading at startup that should not be. You can use startup lite to help with that. Be sure you do empty your recycle bin. Move any large files like videos,music and pictures to some other pc or thumbdrives.
StartUpLite speeds Windows' startup

You are updating malwarebytes prior to running your scans?
You might consider changing from AVG to MSE I think it is a little less resource hungry.
But it is really the nature of the beast with those little ones. That is why I only wanted xp on my Acer netbook I knew with the amount of memory on board widows 7 would have a hard time and those little processors are not made for that kind of work.
ilmbg
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14 years ago
Thanks ravencajun,, I was wondering if there was a 'shelf-life' for the netbook... I will use the 'liteware' you gave me.
I know I can delete anything that I dont use, but which ones are safe for me to delete? I am afraid I will uninstall something that the computer needs!
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nearandwest
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1. Go to Windows Update, and install the important updates. This may require you to restart your computer one or more times according to the instuctions. I also install the optional updates, except for Windows Live, which I choose not to use.

2. Run the Disk Cleanup program...Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. Then go back and check it again. Make sure all items have been cleaned up. If not, check the box next to the item, and run Disk Cleanup again. There are times when I have to run Disk Cleanup 2-3 times to get everything removed. I usually check and run the Disk Cleanup utility every 7-10 days, depending on my usage.

3. Update and run your anti-virus program at least once a week!!!

4. Run the Disk Defragment utility every 2-3 months. It is in System Tools with Disk Cleanup.
DA_Mccoy
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I support the thought of regular maintenance, but to rely on the Windows utilities is not advisable as there are other applications which do a much better job.

CCleaner for one is much better for a clean up. And, as an example Defraggler is much better for defragmentation.

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nearandwest
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My thinking for the original poster is to just use the utilities that are already available in the OS without having to add any additional programs.
DA_Mccoy
14 years ago
Not a problem.

In this specific case the Windows utilities will not hurt anything. They just won't do as good a job as others, and potentially not contribute anything to the resolution of the concern.

My thinking is if a user is trying to resolve a concern it is wisest to take advantage of the best possible remedies available.

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nearandwest
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I suspect that the steps I listed above will help to improve the condition being experienced by the original poster. What would also help improve the condition is if there is an opportunity to increase the amount of RAM in the computer.

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