Slow computer

Omega30000

Hey guys I need some advice on my slow windows xp computer...go can I make it faster? It's only running about 100-200k kb and it takes a longggg time to load (about 4 min a game and 4 min to login screen) so any advice to make the loading time faster would be great


Thanks

WebbyInCT

It could be because of a high CPU usage. You could also try defragmenting your harddrive and even uninstalling old programs you dont use.

Omega30000

I use this thing called smart close which closes all the things I don't need...how do I defrag my hard drive?

WebbyInCT

Lol Very carefully. Its hard to explain but im sure you could find out how if you look it up on google/ Youtube.

corkin

Omega30000 wrote: »

how do I defrag my hard drive?

Depends on your os. In 7, you can just type defrag into the Start menu's search.

WebbyInCT

Damn you scuba steve! I wanted him to learn by exploring.

MAWZZ

Upgrade CPU,
Upgrade RAM,
But mainly upgrade your hard drive. If it's slow as in loading things that are on your hard drive, then obviously your hard drive might be out dated. You can get faster ones. 7200 rpm is a great speed for a new hard drive. Or you could get an SSD which are much faster, but you don't get as much space as a traditional hard drive. (:

corkin

pF_Faze wrote: »

7200 rpm is a great speed for a new hard drive

This statement is misleading. Don't run an OS on anything below 7200rpm. You probably don't want 5400rpm for anything you'll be doing. I do recommend an ssd after a nice cpu.

lmkmfffeop

remove you font.
when ingame: start task manager processes and end explorer.exe
these together will give you 30-40 fps

HuatShot

datFARMER wrote: »

remove you font.

remove font..?
how?

lmkmfffeop

HuatShot wrote: »

remove font..?
how?

well, first I want to say that if you're going to remove your font you won't be able to see any letters ingame. (only ui)
go to crossfire>rez>fonts and delete the file called default

warhawkEGEBT

you should by a new computer *cough* windows xp is to old *cough*

Grabster

I have a slow computer. Deal with it.

sfarc

don't use other programs to close the services you don't need.
do it yourself.
start/control panel/performance and maintenance/administrative tools/services

double click and disable these services:

Automatic Updates
COM+ Event System
COM+ System Application
Computer Browser
Distributed Transaction Coordinator
Error Reporting Service
Fast User Switching
Help and Support
Indexing Service
Messenger(if you don't use it)
Net Logon
NetMeeting Remote Desktop sharing
Network DDE
Network Location Awareness
NT LM Security Support Provider
Performance Logs and Alerts
Print Spooler(if you dont use a printer)
Remote Desktop Help Session Manager
Remote Registry
Secondary Logon
Server
Smart Card
Smart Card Helper
SSDP Discovery Service
System Event Notification
System Restore Service
Task Scheduler
Telnet
Terminal Services
Uninteruptable Power Supply(if you don't use an UPC)
Upload Manager
Wireless Zero Configuration

restart PC.


my computer/right click on C/properties/tools/defragment now/analyze/defragment