slowing down

[molsen]

Lately my computer has been more sluggish than usual. Sometimes a program will start to load and it'll just hang and eat up memory for a while then it'll load like normal.

The main time I notice slowdowns is opening Steam. It never used to open so slow, but now it takes FOREVER.

I've run benchmarks on all my components to make sure nothing had changed. I ran additional hardware tests to check for errors. I defragged hard drive, ran regclean, checked for spyware and viruses.

Still no difference... Windows has only been installed for about 4 months

 

[Osiris]

what does your startup look like in msconfig?

 

[molsen]

oh yea, startup programs are trimmed...i keep them very light all the time.

rundll32
iTouch (for player controls on keyboard)
smc (firewall)
NvCpl
nwiz (loads nvidia settings)
NvMvTray
avgcc (anti virus)
FRAPS (fraps)
WindowBlinds

 

[NayNay1991x]

do some cleaning tasks download some of these programmes and some other simple tasks

CCleaner: http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Start > Run > type in the run box: Preftech then delete everything in there restart your pc after deletion

Start > My computer > Control Panel > Internet Options and Delete all your Cookies and History and Delete offline settings

Start > all programs > accesories > system tools > disk Cleanup

Start > all programs > accesories > system tools > disk defragmenter

 

[molsen]

well the definitely did nothing. if anything it made windows load slower, but i'm sure that's just until the new prefetch is setup.


any other suggestions?

 

[EricB]

windows blind 5 is a resource hog

 

[molsen]

nah its not that bad, but it worked flawlessly for almost 4 months before

 

[NayNay1991x]

Agreed with EricB it definetly is a resource hog ( Window Blinds ) its as bad as norton...

Other things that can also increase your system's performance include:

1.Defragment your hard disk(s).
2.Clear your Internet Explorer cache.
3.Consider using a lower resolution, or a lower color depth for your monitor.
4.Consider using a plain color instead of a picture for your desktop - the picture takes up memory that could be used for other things. (This is also extra important if you connect to your machine via Remote Desktop.)

thats all i can think of

unless your Format and install a fresh copy of windows

 

[Dr.Gootch]

If none of that works molsen, i would suggest a format. a nice clean fresh install.

 

[molsen]

yea i think my problem could be solved with a fresh install. beause I've had these settings and programs for over 4 months and it's all worked flawlessly. i regularly defrag, clean, scan, etc.

thanks for the help