[Stevemartin]

Hi all,

I am a casual user. I use computer for email, websurfing and I have a 3D design package on it. The computer is 3yrs old. What is happening to make my computer slow down over time? It is a samsung desk top with cable internet. When I first got the computer it was fast. I have MacFee premium and use adaware software, no threats detected. I am ignorant of how computers work.

Please someone can help me in it, I'll be really grateful.

Thanks a lot.
Steve Martin

[tsarist]

Hello Steve

Sometimes too much junk on the hard drive can slow things down. Delete any programmes you don't want or use. Don't have too many things running all at once.

Save things you don't use often on a different (external) hard drive.

Also check your computer to make sure it is set to perform at optimum settings.

These things should help.

Best of luck!

[Wise]

Originally Posted by Stevemartin

Hi all,

I am a casual user. I use computer for email, websurfing and I have a 3D design package on it. The computer is 3yrs old. What is happening to make my computer slow down over time? It is a samsung desk top with cable internet. When I first got the computer it was fast. I have MacFee premium and use adaware software, no threats detected. I am ignorant of how computers work.

Please someone can help me in it, I'll be really grateful.

Thanks a lot.
Steve Martin

One huge problem over time is mechanical hard disk drives and fragmentation.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314848

It may be a very time consuming activity for your computer, although from your usage description it might not.

[ssmita76]

You can format it and can upgrade your windows