How to make my computer faster...?

Question

System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
System Model: HP Compaq nc6220 (PU982AW#AB1)
Motherboard Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Motherboard Model: 308A
• Maximum Memory Capacity: 2097152 MB
• Currently Installed Memory: 1024 MB
• Available Memory Slots: N.A.
• Total Memory Slots: 2
• Dual Channel Support: N.A.
• CPU Manufacturer: Genuine Intel
• CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1.73GHz Model 13, Stepping 8
• CPU Speed: 798 MHz
DDR PC2-5200

I would like to know how I can increase the GHz, RAM and processor

Answer 1

The cheapest this is to back up your system, clean out the computer, make a fix cache and clean the registry.

Turn off as many auto start programs that you dare and some of the services, like indexing.

If you are using Vista and I hope you are not. Stop using Aero glass and desktop gadgets.



Next thing is to buy another stick of 1024 ram chip, pair of them if you want.



The computer is NOT worth changing the processor or motherboard.

Answer 2

I would say you first of all scan your system with any good system cleaner such as Reginout to clean your system of excessive data that gives errors and cause slowdown. Also, uninstall unnecessary programs. I hope your problem will be solved. Few more steps will also help you:



1. Make Sure Your Hardware is Sufficient: Above and beyond everything you can do with software to optimize the function of your computer, making sure you have the proper hardware to support Windows is critical.



2. Clean Your Desktop: Is your Windows Desktop dotted with files? Have you noticed that your computer has been running slower and slower? Do you see the hard drive light often flashing while you wait for the computer to respond to an action? There are steps you can take to fix it. Read this article.



3. Scan Your Windows System for Errors: An operating system is a collection of files that perform different functions. It is possible, over time, that one or more of these system files has changed or become corrupted. If this happens, the speed of your system may decrease. By using a utility called “System File Checking”, it will inspect these files and correct any problem it finds.



4. Scan for Viruses, Spyware and Adware: Every Windows computer is vulnerable to viruses. Viruses are nasty little programs that cause both major and minor problems for users. Spyware and Adware are programs created by companies to find out more information about customers, so they can better market products to them. Spyware and Adware can load into computer memory and slow it down.Periodically scanning and removal of Viruses, Spyware and Adware is a great way to improve computer performance.



5. Uninstall Unused Programs: Over time, you may have accumulated programs on your computer that you do not use. When a program is installed, it creates connections between the program and the operating system. Even if you don’t use these programs, they can slow down your system. If you have the original program’s installation disk or file, removing programs will free up space on your computer and may speed up your system's performance.



6. Adjust Visual Effects for Better Performance: Windows provides a number of interesting visual effects including animated windows and fading menus. If you do not have enough operating memory (see above number 1), these effects can slow down your computer. Adjusting or reducing visual effects can make a difference.



7. Don’t Automatically Start Programs: Programs use operating memory (RAM, also called system resources). Unless you always use these programs, you can keep them from loading at Windows startup and speed both the booting of your computer and its performance. Manage startup programs using reginout.



8. Defragment Your Hard Drive: The more information and programs you have on your computer, the more it is likely that Windows has placed parts of the same file in different locations on your hard drive. It may do this for hundreds of files and programs, depending on how much space is available. Defragmenting the hard drive places all information for each file in one place. The result can be a faster computer experience.

Answer 3

you will need a newer motherboard to increase Ghz/processor/CPU



maximum RAM the motherboard can handle is 2 gigs so get a pair of 1 gig ram chips

it has a basic installation video on the website

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=Business%20Notebook%20nc6220

Answer 4

•Download Microsoft's Anti-Spyware program, Adaware, and Spybot Search and Destroy. Microsoft's program can be downloaded at Microsoft Windows Defender. Adaware can be downloaded at Lavasoft Downloads. Spybot can be downloaded at The Home of Spybot-S&D. All of these programs are free.

•Install Microsoft's anti-spyware program now, but not the other two.

•Run MSconfig. To do this, select Start>Run and type msconfig into the space. Select the Startup tab and get rid of all unnecessary programs. The way to determine this is to go to ProcessLibrary.com and check it against their database.

•Boot into Safe Mode. To do this, restart the computer and press F8 continuously. Select the Safe Mode option from the list and continue to desktop.

•Delete any spyware programs from your add/remove. To do this, select Start>Control Panel>Add or Remove Programs. Check all unknown programs against SpywareGuide.com.

•Locate the temp folder in your computer and delete everything in the folder. This is located, usually, in C:\Documents and Settings\Username\local settings.







•Still in Safe Mode, install Adaware and Spybot. Run Adaware, Microsoft's anti-spyware and Spybot. Update to the most recent definitions in each program and run them in full scan mode. Microsoft's program cannot be installed in Safe Mode. You have already installed it.

•Reboot into standard Windows mode.

•Download HijackThis. You can get this program here Merijn.org. Install and run it. Click Do A System Scan and Save A Logfile. HijackThis will analyze processes that are running on your computer and alert you when there are things running that should not be there. It will also let you know when there are programs running that are not malicious but can safely be gotten rid of because they are not needed.

•Post the logfile in the Automated Log Analyzer at HijackThis.

•After determining what's safe and isn't, check appropriate boxes and click Fix Checked.

•Run the Microsoft Anti-Malicious program, which you can download at the Microsoft Download Center. This program is designed by Microsoft to detect and remove programs whose sole purpose is harming your computer. The technical term for this type of program is a rootkit.

•Download and run BLBeta Expert. This can be downloaded at F-Secure Blacklight. Make sure to carefully review anything it detects before removing. BlBeta is another program that is designed to get rid of rootkits.

•For Internet Explorer, click Tools> Internet Options> Security Tab. Click on the Internet Globe icon and select Custom Level. Disable the following:



a. Download Unsigned ActiveX Controls.



b. Initialize And Script ActiveX Controls Not Marked As Safe.



c. Active Scripting.



d. Scripting Of Java Applets.



Also click High Safety under Java Permissions.



If this causes trouble viewing any favorite sites, click the Trusted Sites icon of the Security Tab and use the Sites button to add the URL's of sites that are exempt from these requirements. The purpose of these changes is to tighten the security of your system so that not so many malicious programs make it to your system.

Answer 5

Upgrade the RAM to 2GB minamum



Upgrade the CPU and get a dual/quad core 2GHZ+ ( or overclock if you want to be cheap and clever!)



Get Windows 7, fast operating system and uses very little system resources

Answer 6

Fast Processor and decent amount of RAM and decent Internet speed like at least 2 Mb. At least 1 GB of RAM for nice and steady performance.

Answer 7

According to yours question, You may need to registry cleaning tool,There are many kinds of professional registry cleaner if you google. And i prefer Registry Victor to any other.

It can do a complete scan of the pc errors such as system slowdown, freezing, crashing and deadlock. Safely optimize the speed of system and set your PC in a fantastic performance!

You can Free download and see detail here: http://registry-victor.kooksoft.com

I hope this may help you.

Answer 8

I am really sorry that ur current specs cant be speed up but dont worry u can Install new motherboard, ram and processor.





simple and easy

Answer 9

boost your computer performance by:



-- cleaning system junk

-- repairing registry as the corrupted registry keys also cause problems in the computers

-- defraging registry

-- clearing browsers junk



do these things with some powerful tool such as Reginout

Answer 10

increase ur ram & reboot a clean windows,use less ram taking softwares,use ccleaner to clean unwanted files,use less ram taking security software sug eset nod32,after it ur pc will work very fast i sug to use windows xp,increase ur memory atleast 2gb then install windows 7 home basic.

Answer 11

Buy new motherboard, ram and processor. Install new motherboard, ram and processor.

Answer 12

u need to chang proccor to 2.6 ghz after it you will gain more speed than before.. hope it will help full for you

Answer 13

First of all clear all cookies. temporary files of your system clean .