Computer running very slow

[dunky]

My computer is running real slow lately. I have defragged it ran virus scans and compacted it. I remember when I was still under warranty I called HP and he had me delete temp files. Can I empty them all or how do I know which ones I may need?

The computer is a HP DV6000 pavillion laptop 2 g of Ram with an intel duo processor.

Any other suggestions I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Chris

[Raven]

1.) use the contol- alt -delete feature to bring up your
task manager to [[[see]]] whats running

in there: you can make the processor usage visual on a graph

also take notice of how much memory is being used too

you can end process too on apps that you DONT want running

if you don't know what they are google them

[JohnR]

Great job by HP. If you delete temp files you will be able to delete almost all but the files that are actually infecting your computer

Download and scan with: Malwarebytes.org

Once done, scan with: prevx.com

If there is still stuff, pay the $30 for a year - well worth it.

[dunky]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Great job by HP. If you delete temp files you will be able to delete almost all but the files that are actually infecting your computer

Download and scan with: Malwarebytes.org

Once done, scan with: prevx.com

If there is still stuff, pay the $30 for a year - well worth it.

I did both and no contaminated files were found. I deleted almost 500 emails between deleted, sent and inbox. I have about 40 gb of files on a 120 gb hard drive

the graph in task manager shows about 1 gb of ram being used thats 1/2 of what I have. Is this about right?

there were lots of processes when I opened task manager but they were all listed but only a couple seemed to be running. Should I go through and google them even though they don't seem to running or using any ram?

thanks for all your help

[Raven]

another thing to check

is

what is on your start menu

meaning...when you boot up .......what programs are set up to start

so right click your start button and see whats in there !!!
the less the better..... too many and it slows down your PC
big time

[Raven]

when you install stuff and your just clicking install it fast as you can... to get the install over with........

you may not have noticed the question that asks you

do you want this on your start menu?

and if you clicked yes then each of those programs (progy's)
will be using up memory\

1/2 a gig memory being used sitting idle makes me suspect that this is whats happening

meaning all kinds of progy's are running in the back ground
that you are not even USING

[FormerUser]

CCleaner gets rid of a lot of unnecessary crap.Might want to try that too.