Getting more from my pc?

[chrisfagan16]

Hi, i have a medion pc here are the specs:

Microsoft windows XP,
Professional Computer,
Intel®,
Pentium 4 CPU 2.60 GHz,
2.61 GHz,
512 MB of RAM,

But i want to get more from my pc like make it quicker and start up quicker from when i press the on button, can someone help me please? Thanks Chris.

 

[Paul_MTS]

Should of put this in the general section really.

you can start by getting rid of any programs you don't use, and genrally cleaning up your PC.

you might want to try asking in this PC forum instead

http/forums.overclockers.co.uk/

 

[chrisfagan16]

thankyou very much.

 

[chrisfagan16]

just 1 more question can you overclock a laptop?

 

[Helium_Junkie]

just 1 more question can you overclock a laptop?

Nope. The cooling on laptops is on edge as it is. If you can get in there and add a better cooling solution, then go for it

Here is a site that will help you MUCH more than a fish forum:

Overclockers UK forums

 

[bunjiweb]

I suggest you DONT use OcUK... it may be big but it certainly isnt clever...

Try http/forums.hexus.net A much more friendly forum

Things you might want to try are...

Go to your control panel, then Add/Remove Programs. Remove any programs you dont think you need or things such as "Search Toolbars" or things like that that you dont recognise.

Also, right click on your computer, go properties, then advanced, and find the option for Virtual Memory adjustment. Make sure it at a minimum of 512mb and a maximum of 512mb. If the mimimum is any more set the maximum to the same.

Another thing you can try is Disk Cleanup and Disk Defrangmentor. Both in your System Tools, In Accessories In the Start Menu.

Ben

 

[Red]

Get rid of any carp that's in your start-up folder.

 

[chrisfagan16]

so is ther no easy way for a beginner 2 make his pc quicker than it is apart from the fact that i just cleared everythin deleted all other programs n defragged n disk cleanup, an still no quickness?

 

[Tjimbsoj]

so is ther no easy way for a beginner 2 make his pc quicker than it is apart from the fact that i just cleared everythin deleted all other programs n defragged n disk cleanup, an still no quickness?

What may be slowing down your comp is that when it is running there is to many programs running within the processor, clogging up the speed. Within the control panel, you will find a section which will show you just how many programs you are running at one particular time, and their size. Look at taking some off your startup.

 

[Helium_Junkie]

I suggest you DONT use OcUK... it may be big but it certainly isnt clever...

Didn't help you with your problems?
Well the forum ahs been extremely helpful to me, and I find the fact that there is a large member base very useful, as nearly any question will get some answers.

It is big, and it IS clever

What was your bad experience with em? May I ask?

 

[a1wonder]

Oh there is a very easy way to make your pc faster go out and do what I did
buy about a GB of DDR RAM upgrade your cp, motherboard. Run programs like spy ware removers, defrag every night. Clear your cash on your browser every time you go on. Save files only to second hard drive, floppy, or cd/dvd.

My hard drive is cleaner than Mac accounting practices and speeder than a Mexican mouse.

 

[Helium_Junkie]

My hard drive is cleaner than Mac accounting practices and speeder than a Mexican mouse.

Ariiiiiiiiba!

 

[chrisfagan16]

lol so what type of processors have u guys got then and what are the specs on them?

 

[Helium_Junkie]

Specs of my main machine