i am trying to make my laptop quick, good and efficient? what main basic programmes etc do i need? thanks alot?

Question

I am running mozilla firefox because internet explorer always goes wrong, as does google chrome and safari and opera!! My laptop has become very slow and keeps non-responding. I have AVG anti virus, what else can i do to make my laptop quick and good? I only use it for the internet and for writing letters and a few games etc.Id like to go through my control panel and delete all the unnecessary stuff aswell, what are important things? I am running a sony vaio laptop, windows vista. Thanks

Answer 1

This might help you:

http://www.helputer.com/home/question/1/17-My+PC+performance+become+slow.html

Answer 2

Basics are;



Remove all unused images, videos & audio. Just do a regular search for *.jpg / *.bmp / *.png / *.wma / *.mp3 - etc... finding all the unused images, video & audio.



Go to your Start - Startup and delete anything in their, (it is just a link, not the program). Then find and use a good tune-up program, I like TuneUp Utilities, but use what you like or have. Those programs will help with everything mentioned in here.



Turn off ALL automatic updates. They just slow down your computer, and take up needed resources.



Turn off screen saver, desktop images. Just use the power shut down for a lap-top.



Go to 'Control Panel' add/remove programs. Go down the list, many times you will have several "Tool Bars" that are really not needed. Plus look through and delete any programs you haven't used in awhile. Most can be gotten back for free if you change your mind later. Just keep any paid programs if you still want it in the future.



Many people use CCcleaner and swear by it, but I use another.



Do a thorough Defraq, and clean-up from your "System Tools".



After the basics, see how much better it is, then you can do some more drastic things, but try these things first.

Answer 3

Hi Jenna,



I wrote one of the blog posts up in that first answer, and besides what has been said already, you may want to try an upgrade to Windows 7 (you will lose your programs, but not your documents if you choose to reinstall). Vista is a complete resource hog, and Windows systems already do have a tendency to slow down over time if not properly maintained.



Also, you may want to look here: http://lifehacker.com/5439439/resolved-keep-your-pc-clean-safe-and-backed-up-in-2010 for some tips from the blog Lifehacker on how to maintain your system. The blog is a very good resource on productivity and also computer tips and tricks, so you may want to check them out as well.



Hope this helps!

Answer 4

Antivirus 2009 is an undesirable application, from the authors of Antivirus 2008 . those purposes have corresponding to interface and "useful factors". After stealth installation, Antivirus 2009 will instruct tonns of pretend spywareadware detection messages and provide to get rid of reported threats (once you purchase commercial version). yet in genuine Antivirus 2009 isn't a spyware air purifier, that's basically an imitation of spyware remover. Antivirus 2009 may additionally slow your laptop and reason gadget blunders and crashes. get rid of Antivirus 2009 using handbook removing training (for progressed clientele) or removing gadget.

Answer 5

I think the answer partly lies in the fact that you are using Vista as an operating system. Bloatware par-excellance!! You could try running Windows 7 which is far less hungry with system resources.

Answer 6

Here are the top 15 laptop essentials:

http://www.edmondlu.com/2010/01/15-free-and-essential-programs-for-a-new-pc.html





Heres another website with the top 30 essentials:

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2006/12/01/30-essential-pieces-of-free-and-open-software-for-windows/

Answer 7

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