Re installing computer (Wiping clean)?

Question

Hi,

my computer has been really slow recently

if i was to reinstall windows/ wipe comp would it be faster?
I've used programs like CCleaner etc but they don't exactly work..

My specs:
AMD Athon II x2 215 Processor @ 2.70 GHz
3GB RAM
ATI Radeon 3000 Graphics

So if i was to reinstall windows, do you think it would become faster?

Need an answer ASAP

Thanks(:

Answer 1

Hi HDxSh0TzZ,



I would suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps mentioned which may improve the system performance:



*Run the Performance troubleshooter. It checks issues that might slow down your computer's performance:

Click on Start > click Control Panel > type troubleshooter > click Troubleshooting.



*Uninstall programs you never use from Programs and Features.



*Open Task Manager and monitor Processes by filtering Memory and CPU usage. Check the processes which take up most resources and close the ones you don`t need to ease the load.



*If the issue still persists, disconnect all external devices that are connected to the machine and reboot to check if any external device is causing the issue.



*You may boot the boot the system in Safe Mode and check the functionality of the machine.

To boot the computer in Safe Mode, please switch on the computer and start tapping the F8 key which would take you to Advanced Boot Option screen. Using the up and down arrow key, select Safe Mode to boot the computer into Safe Mode.



*If system works fine in Safe Mode then edit start up and then check if the system performance has improved.



*If it’s not working fine in Safe Mode or Editing Startup doesn’t help run hardware diagnostics on the hard drive to confirm functionality.



*Once diagnostics are completed and you don’t get any errors, may be the Operating System has some corrupted files and you may perform Operating System reinstallation.

Before performing Operating System reinstallation, save your data in an external drive as this will lead to data loss.



For more information on Operating System reinstallation, you may refer to the link: http://dell.to/QpuTLy



Hope this helps.



Thanks and Regards

Priyanka S

Answer 2

In theory, a do-over could help but so can a lot of other things that are far easier and faster to accomplish. Some less painful solutions include: defrag, chkdsk, remove items from Startup folder, remove toolbars, look at what programs are set to start when Windows starts, go into settings on those programs and clear the checks that allow them to start up automatically.You will be impressed with how much faster your machine will run.

Answer 3

Reinstalling windows sets the machine back to original specs however it might not fix the issues with your pc firstly check the heatsink for dust this plays a major part in slowing down the pc have it blown out with compressed air this will make the pc run cooler and not overheat the processor

Answer 4

Need more info how much space does it have how much used did you scan for a virus