Computer is going slow:(

[satin]

so my real problem is ram? lol

[guestolo]

What is the EXACT make/model of computer you own?

[satin]

its a hunk of junk anyways.....


emachine:T1090

With a dvd drive from like japan or somthing lmao

[guestolo]

Well, it's not the most up to date computer
But it's fine for casual use

I would keep unnecessary programs from running on startup
Optionally, the next ones don't need to run on startup
You can run them manually

Do a "System scan only" with Hijackthis and put a check next to these entries:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\System32\igfxtray.exe

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. Quick access to the control panel via a System Tray icon. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hkcmd.exe

Part of Intels Common User Interface for chipsets with integrated graphics controllers - which allows user to change different driver properties through Windows User Interface. If the user wishes to have "HotKey" access to Intel's customised graphics properties, it is required, otherwise not. It can be disabled via the Display Properties in the Control Panel

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_03\bin\jusched.exe"

Checks with Sun's Java updates site to see if newer Java versions are available. Visit  http://java.sun.com or just run the Java Plug-In Control Panel

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"

Speeds up the time it takes to load the Adobe_Reader application. Your choice, but not required for Adobe Reader to function properly

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MoneyAgent] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Money\System\Money Express.exe"

Code: [Select]

Part of MS Money. Available via Start -> Programs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SMSTray] C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung Media Studio 5\SMSTray.exe

smstray.exe is a Tray Notification Program for Samsung Media Studio

After you have ticked the above entries, close All other open windows
Including this one
Leave Hijackthis open and click FIX CHECKED
OK the prompt and exit Hijackthis

NOTE: You can choose to fix All, or Any of the above mentioned to help improve startup time on the machine
Also take note of additional steps of some of them in quotes

I see VIEWPOINT installed, It usually gets installed unknowingly
I would access your add/remove programs and remove Viewpoint Media Player

Reboot the computer after any of the above is completed

You have CCleaner installed, run it now and every week to clear temp files, etc

Defragment the computer, wouldn't hurt to do it once a month at least

Here is info on your Ram
http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=T1090
I wouldn't spend the 45 bucks on each stick
You can install 2 at 256 mb a piece
But, shop around for your best price, you should be able to get it for 20 a stick
or even cheaper>>Eg.. Garage sales,etc...

If you don't need all the eye candy from XP
I suggest that you do the following
Right click on MyComputer>>Left click Properties>>ADVANCED tab
Select SETTINGS under Performance
Select the radio button for "Best Performance"
Then scroll down the list and tick the bottom 3 boxes
Radio button CUSTOM will now be selected>>Apply and OK out of there
You probably won't notice a difference in appearance

Take a look at some other info
Help! My computer is slow!

[satin]

so when i do the hijack this, and do a system scan only, can i safly check all of it, and fix checked all of it?

[guestolo]

[quote name=\'satin\' post=\'416595\' date=\'Dec 31 2007, 12:04 PM\']so when i do the hijack this, and do a system scan only, can i safly check all of it, and fix checked all of it?[/quote]
Just the ones I posted earlier, Hijackthis will make a backup copy of those runkeys
So just leave Hijackthis installed till your happy with everything

[satin]

ok thank you, so am i done now?

[guestolo]

[quote name=\'satin\' post=\'416637\' date=\'Dec 31 2007, 01:04 PM\']ok thank you, so am i done now?[/quote]

Yup, we're done, glad to help
Have a good new year
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