Laptop running slow

A41202813 asked the Answer Line forum why his once quick PC is slowing down A number of issues can slow down a once fast PC. Here are some of the most common. An overloaded and fragmented hard drive. If your drive is too full (more than about 80 percent), or too fragmented (the two often [...]

All of a sudden my once-fast computer behaves as if a ton of molasses took over its innards. How can I get my speed back? Oded Degani, Calabasas, California There are several possible causes for your PC slowdown–and as many solutions. First, back up your Registry as a safety precaution; browse to “How Do I [...]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia To aid the fight against computer viruses and other types of malicious software, many security advisory organizations and developers of anti-virus software compile and publish lists of viruses. The compilation of a unified list of viruses is made difficult because of naming. When a new virus appears, the rush begins [...]

PC Performance Problems (Slow PC and Crashes) Computer crashes happen when a program (either an application or part of the operating system) stops performing its expected function and stops responding to other parts of the system. Often the offending program may simply appear to freeze. If your computer crashes frequently, it may be the result [...]

Warning Signs of Virus Infection 1. Your computer starts running sluggishly. 2.It shuts down unexpectedly or crashes frequently. 3.It experiences memory problems or runs out of disc space. 4.Unusual files or directories appear on your system. 5.Strange messages appear on your screen. Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, botnets, malware and spyware are human-made software programs created [...]

Nearly half the population is more worried about computer viruses than real ones (Credit: Centers for Disease Control) I’m as concerned as anyone about PC security and I do run anti-malware software. But I’m astonished by the results of a survey conducted by Kelton Research and commissioned by BitDefender that shows that “close to half [...]

You are here: Experts > Computing/Technology > Internet/Network Security > Computer Security & Viruses > Computer slow to respond Computer Security & Viruses – Computer slow to respond Expert: Brian Benosky – 1/4/2008 Question QUESTION: For some time now my Internet Explorer has been slow and sometimes it goes blank and then sort of refreshes [...]

Even for an expert, removing a virus from a computer can be a daunting task without the help of tools designed for the job. Some viruses and other unwanted software (including spyware) are even designed to reinstall themselves after they have been detected and removed. Fortunately, by updating your computer and using free antivirus software [...]

The speed of the different types of machines is slowing down at a pace that is not good for computers. The machines are said to be slowing down since there has been development of different types of viruses which make sure that your machine is not working at a pace that it is required. This [...]

A computer slows down due to various reasons, one of the factors that can slow down your computer are viruses that are in your system. These viruses can cause clogging to your system resulting to slowing down of your computer. Another thing that can slow down your computer are the errors in your registry. Whatever [...]