Author Topic: slow PC (Read 7458 times)

wyatt_marcum · « **on:** December 17, 2012, 11:13:16 PM »

The Cumpruter I'm using is to slow. Is there a way I can speed it up for free that you know will work. preferably without having to download.Thank you all.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2012, 11:15:29 PM »

Buy a mac.

Clear your cache. Delete files you don't need anymore. Etc.

TheJaylor · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2012, 11:48:13 PM »

Quote from: Westy on December 17, 2012, 11:15:29 PM

~~Buy a mac.~~

Clear your cache. Delete files you don't need anymore. Etc.

FTFY.

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2012, 12:54:00 AM »

Defrag the hard drive.

Run Malware Bytes.

JSB23 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2012, 01:24:16 AM »

Clear out your download folder.
Tell your computer to clear out all the temp files.

Master KChief · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2012, 06:46:47 AM »

Quote from: EmJayBee83 on December 18, 2012, 12:54:00 AM

Run Malware Bytes.

Thanks for this, really useful.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:25:32 AM »

Quote from: wyatt_marcum on December 17, 2012, 11:13:16 PM

The Cumpruter I'm using is to slow. Is there a way I can speed it up for free that you know will work. preferably without having to download.Thank you all.

I'm just curious, do you know what processor, RAM, and video card your computer is currently using?

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2012, 12:21:01 PM »

Quote from: Lamborghini_diablo on December 18, 2012, 10:25:32 AM

I'm just curious, do you know what processor, RAM, and video card your computer is currently using?

I don't know about him, but my processor says "8088," the RAM says 16k, and I can't seem to find a video card, but my screen is all green and black if that helps.

I love my Kaypro II.

STAMP · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2012, 12:58:02 PM »

All very good ideas to try first. However, if you still aren't getting the speed you are expecting, a complete re-build works wonders. Yeah, it's a lot of work, but boy is it worth it. Just this past year, I've re-built our home PC, three home laptops, two work desktops, and 48 servers. VERY noticeable difference in speed!

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2012, 02:10:44 PM »

I have no idea, but ill try to find out when I get home. I'm trying to fix it for my brother as a christmas present. He doesn't use it because its to slow.

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2012, 05:54:07 PM »

How do Ifind out these thins BTW? I am not exactly a cmputer person. the extent of my knowledge is how to use them.

STAMP · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2012, 06:28:58 PM »

Start with Google or the web site of the PC manufacturer.

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2012, 06:40:40 PM »

Memory
Component   Attributes
RAM (standard)   64 MB PC 100
Maximum   512 MB (2 x 256 MB DIMMs)
Speed   100 MHz synchronous
Sockets   Two 168-pin DIMMs
Size   32, 64, 128, and 256 MB DIMMs
Pairs Required   No
Free DIMM socket   1
Type Supported   SDRAM

100 MHz, Intel PC SDRAM unbuffered DIMM specification, revision 1.0 compliant
Cache
Level   Quantity
Level 1 (Primary)   32 KB (on processor)
Upgrade Sockets   None
Level 2   128 KB (on processor)
Hard drive
30 GB (3.5” form factor)
Attribute   Properties
Speed   Write: 4x

Re-write: 4x

Read: 24x
CD-Read Access Speed   150 ms
CD-Read Transfer Rate Read/Write (KB/sec)   150 - 175 (1x read/write)

300 - 350 (2x read/write)

600 - 700 (4x read/write)

1200 - 1400 (8x read only)

3600 - 4100 (10x-24x read only)
Diskette drive
1.44 MB (3.5-inch form factor)
Fax/data modem
Attribute   Properties
Modem   Cheetah

(supports V.90 K56 Flex protocols)
Data Speed   56 Kbps
Fax Speed   Up to 14.4 Kbps
Plug and Play   Yes
Hayes Compatible   Yes
Data Compression   v.42 bis
Error Correction   v.42
COM Port (default)   2
IRQ (default)   Variable
EIA Fax Commands   Class 1
Video
Attribute   Properties
Video Graphics   PCI Local Bus
Controller   Intel 810 (on motherboard)
Video Memory   11 MB shared system memory, integrated graphics, not upgradeable
Feature Connector (game/joystick)   Yes
Resolutions:   640 x 480: 16/256/32 K/64 K/16.7 M colors

800 x 600: 16/256/32 K/64 K colors

1024 x 768: 16/256/32 K/64 K colors

1280 x 1024: 256 colors
Power supply information
AC input
90 Watts
Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Voltage: 120V (100-120V) ~ 3A / 0
Voltage: 230V (200 - 240V) ~ 1.5A
Supported operating systems (OS/NOS)
Microsoft (R) Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Software   Description
Operating System   Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Productivity and Finance   Microsoft Works 2000

QuickLink III Fax Software by SmithMicro

Microsoft Money 2000

Trellix Web by Trellix
Education and Reference   Microsoft Encarta 2000 Encyclopedia Deluxe Online
Entertainment   eMusic icon/Weblink

MusicMatch Jukebox by MusicMatch

Real Audio Player by Real Networks

Direct CD by Adaptec

Easy CD Creator by Adaptec
Internet and Online   America Online

AT&T WorldNet

CompuServe WinCim

Disney's Blast Online

Earthlink

GTE

HP at Home Owners Website/Customized Browser

HP Internet Connection Center

Mindspring

NETCOMplete by NETCOM

PRODIGY Internet Service
Service and Support   BackWeb InfoExpress Client

Electronic Registration

HP Pavilion Recovery Kit (on CD)

HP Pavilion User's Guide

VirusShield Online by McAfee

Chris · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2012, 07:53:29 PM »

There's not much you can really do. That computer is WAY outdated.

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #14 on:** December 18, 2012, 07:55:05 PM »

I know. It's beeen around here for a long time. I just want to get it fast enough to be practicalish. for the date.

JSB23 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 18, 2012, 09:25:56 PM »

Quote

RAM (standard) 64 MB PC 100
Maximum 512 MB (2 x 256 MB DIMMs)
Speed 100 MHz synchronous

Holy Crap.

Have you tried making new punch cards or maybe replacing some of the vacuum tubes?

Seriously though, there's not a lot we can do.

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #16 on:** December 18, 2012, 09:30:07 PM »

yeah, i actually dont know how bad that is. and really, punchcards and vacuum tubes would probabally make it alot faster.

lp670sv · « **Reply #17 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:22:33 PM »

Your computer has less ram than my calculator, this thing isn't salvageable.

Each of my processors 8 cores has 64 mob of cache, my processor has more Ram, what operating system does it run windows 2?

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #18 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:24:28 PM »

I know. The ps1 memory cards have more memory.

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #19 on:** December 18, 2012, 10:43:41 PM »

Quote from: lp670sv on December 18, 2012, 10:22:33 PM

what operating system does it run windows 2?

MS-DOS

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #20 on:** December 18, 2012, 11:19:23 PM »

Even a Lappy 486 would be an upgrade!

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #21 on:** December 18, 2012, 11:25:19 PM »

with 5 min of battery, I dont think so.

Warrior_Monk · « **Reply #22 on:** December 18, 2012, 11:39:26 PM »

Quote from: wyatt_marcum on December 18, 2012, 11:25:19 PM

with 5 min of battery, I dont think so.

Some of my best memories involve that lappy.

I think I may just have to go back to it for awhile.

wyatt_marcum · « **Reply #23 on:** December 18, 2012, 11:44:34 PM »

have fun with that. enjoy.

EmJayBee83 · « **Reply #24 on:** December 19, 2012, 12:23:14 AM »

I know you requested no downloading, but if you really want to try to get the old computer to be "fast enough to be practicalish" you could try a new OS.

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