Why does my computer get slow only a few hours after I clean it up?

Question

When it's slow I do a scan with Ad Aware, Disk cleanup, I clear the browser history and cookies and it's fast again but it only lasts a few hours and then I have to do it all over again. I even do a defrag. Is this normal? I mean I would expect it to last longer without a problem, but it starts to slow down a lot after only a few hours . I think I do the clean up like 2 times a day on average. Why is this happening?

Answer 1

To Do List

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Cookies

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\History

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\Temp

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files

C:\Documents and Settings\Your User Name\Recent

C:\WINDOWS\Prefetch

C:\WINDOWS\Temp

C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Cookies

C:\WINDOWS\Temp\History\History.IE5

C:\WINDOWS\Temp\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5

Delete all files.



There are tools like ccleaner & Tune up utilities (free at download.com) which can delete all your evidences



Recommended Free (Available on Net)

Antivirus AVJ Free Edition (http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/us/frt/0?prd=aff)

Commodo - Firewall Pro, Anti - Malware, Antivirus, Verification Engine, Anti - Spam, Ivault & Backup

(http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html)



Spyware - Spyware Doctor (http://www.tucows.com/preview/365586)

Boost PC - Tune up Utilities or ccleaner (Removes junk Files)

Update Drivers - Driver Magician or Driver Genius

Update your Windows for Critical updates.

Answer 2

One guess would be to get some higher RAM (you didn't say your PC specs, but I know RAM helps; I got XP Pro SP2 on 128 MB of RAM, with a 64 MB Graphics Card, this system is realy slow, I'm fitting to buy some soon - 3 GB!), 'RP' suggested delete files in prefetch folder, I do too, with no problems, but I've been told from a trustworthy forum either don't delete the prefetch folder, or if you do, don't delete one or two files in it. Here is a reply to my thread on deleting cluttered files:



Be careful with this one. Don't delete layout.ini for sure. I just delete the ones I know are not used anymore. I deleted them all once and it took a long time to load windows again because it had to create the necessary ones'



"3. Cleaning out the Prefetch Files:



Remember:



It is totally unnecessary to clean out the PF files in your prefetch folder.



It is just a myth that it helps speed things up.



I would strongly advise to just leave the prefetch and it’s files alone. It does no harm and will keep your system in better running condition.

But if you must, please use caution and be advised that your system could see a slowdown in boot time.

NOTE: Do Not Delete the “Prefetch Folder”



NOTE: Do Not Remove Or Delete The “layout.ini” File Which Resides In XP'S Prefetch Folder Or You Could Slow Down Your PC At Start Up And When You Open Windows Programs."





The person who replied that to me also said:



"That qoute is an edit from this site http://members.rushmore.com/~jsky/id14.html ".



HTH.

Answer 3

Try using another cleanup.There are many on the net. It can be also that your computer is infected with a virus. Try downloading anti-virus software such as AVG Free Edition. Or else use another anti-virus software

Answer 4

Do you have a appropriate cooling source? in case your have not got adequate quantity of followers on your pc to assist your processor, it is going to decelerate. the two purchase added followers or exchange your contemporary followers to extra suitable ones.

Answer 5

Go to download.com and download CCleaner, its quick and will speed it up by 10 times - FACT

Answer 6

what are you using? i think you should stop using what your using to clean the computer

Answer 7

cause windows is junk take a look at linux we dont have these problems