Computer performing sluggishly, freezing a lot

Joe Musashi

Hi all,

I have a basic Inspiron desktop, and over the last while I've been having a lot of trouble with the computer performing sluggishly, freezing a lot and so on. It's really irritaing when you're doing something basic like browsing and whole thing freezes for a few minutes.

What could be the possible causes if this? Is there anything I can do to detect a problem?

I'm not sure if it matters, but the only anti-virus I have is the free version of AVG.

I'd appreciate any advice on this.

old_aussie

Hi,

Delete the temporary internet files and the browsing history.

Delete all files in any temp folders then empty the recycle bin.

Defrag the C:\ drive.

What OS are you running?

chin_grin

old_aussie wrote: »

Hi,

Delete the temporary internet files and the browsing history.

Delete all files in any temp folders then empty the recycle bin.

Defrag the C:\ drive.

What OS are you running?

Download/install Ccleaner to do this for you.

I would recommend using the "scan for registry errors" part of Ccleaner too. Quite handy.

+1 on the defrag. (Start - Program Files - Accessories - System Tools - Defragment) Or you can download MyDefrag, which I find better!

old_aussie

Yeah, CCLeaner is a great little ap, makes life a lot easier.

Have used it a few times myself and highly recommended.

Download here...http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

chin_grin

old_aussie wrote: »

Yeah, CCLeaner is a great little ap, makes life a lot easier.

Have used it a few times myself and highly recommended.

Download here...http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Hover over and click on the word "Ccleaner" in my post there.