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Slow computer even though i reset it to factory settings?

I have a dell inspiron with windows vista, i reset it to factory image and deleted all my music, photos, videos, and documents but it is STILL running slow. on windows task manager it says my memory is at 398 MB and i barely have any memory left; how is this possible when there is nothing on my computer…any advice?

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8 Responses to “Slow computer even though i reset it to factory settings?”

  1. Hooda said :

    Easiest answer:

    put more memory in it!!!

    you should be able to buy memory for not more than $50.

    honest answer:

    get rid of windows vista!!! it’s slow and a hog of resources!!!

  2. MissMapleLeaf said :

    buy more memory

  3. john e said :

    First off removing files from your hard drive has nothing to do with speed. They are just sitting there until you access them. If you’re memory is low and your are running very slow, chances are you are loaded down with spyware. Spyware takes up memory and system resources including cpu time. You computer is always doing something. It may not be doing anything for YOU but it is always working. to illustrate hit ctl+alt+del and open task manager. Click on the processes tab and look at all the things running. First thing I’d suggest is that you download a good spyware scanner/remover and go from there.

  4. ................ said :

    Are you sure your not reading the Recovery disk partition memory
    ( D: drive ) instead of your C: drive partition

  5. Kyle said :

    if your computer came stock with vista we can assume it has atleast 4 gb of memory in it. factory settings wont do it . honestly you need to reinstall vista using the disks that came with the pc i have a dell myself and i reinstall windows every few months now of course it is not completely necisary but it doesnt take long and my pc is extremely fast. the only thing you have to do is back up all of your information so that you dont lose it. also i would upgrade to windows 7 in october or downgrade to xp. the only reason i say this is because windows vista sucks and takes up alot of memory itself… well best of luck to you i hope i helped

  6. Christian M said :

    It can be very difficult to give a specific answer to your question without knowing the specifics, but I can give you some general tips:

    Run Disk Defragmenter by clicking on [Windows Icon > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter]. This will rearrange your hard drive’s contents and put them in order, helping the computer to find program files and documents faster.

    If you installed Windows Vista on a computer built for Windows XP or previous versions, make sure that you have at least 512 MB of RAM (system memory) for Vista home or at least 1 GB for Premium / Business / Ultimate.

    Check for a virus or other malware. You can complete an online scan by visiting http://housecall.trendmicro.com.

    If this does not work, realize that computers tend to work less effectively over time. Upgrading the RAM is one of the simplest ways to improve the productivity of a computer. You can commonly find the do-it-yourself upgrades by visiting your computer manufacturer’s Web site. If it is an older computer, it may be more cost-effective to purchase a new computer.

  7. maryesther976 said :

    HI 398 MB IS REALLY SLOW MOSTLY NOBODY USES THAT,THE MINIMUM IS 512 MB
    DONT GET COMFUSED EVEN THAT YOU DELETED MOSTLY EVERYTHING FROM YOUR COMPUTER YOU ONLY CLEANED YOUR HARD DRIVE -WHAT MAKES A COMPUTER FAST IS THE MEMORY RAM YOURS IS ONLY 398 MB TRY TO BUY A RAM OF 1 GB=1024 MB AND YOU ARE GOING TO FLY THANKS
    MARY

  8. Peacemaker said :

    First, backup all your data to an external medium.

    Then, if you have no hardware problems, do this:

    (1) Run a FULL anti-virus scan with a good virus scanner. Get free editions of Avast or Antivir. Use the latest virus definitions file. But don’t install or run more than one anti-virus at the same time.
    http://www.avast.com
    http://www.avira.com

    (2) Run anti-spyware scans with Super Anti-spyware and malwarebytes free editions.
    http://malwarebytes.org/
    http://www.superantispyware.com/

    (3) Ensure all Microsoft security updates are applied.

    (4) Run disk cleanup to delete old temp files and other junk

    (5a) Run chkdsk once to scan for file system errors. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265

    (5b) Run a thorough disk defrag. Use a good defragmenter for this, and also run a boot-time defrag to fix the MFT and page file if they are fragmented. Check out Diskeeper 2009, which is widely acknowledged to be the best defragger around. Their website has free 30-day trial versions. http://www.diskeeper.com

    (6) Disable unnecessary background processes and services that take up memory.

    (7) Make sure all the hardware components have the latest and most stable drivers. Video card performance in particular is strongly dependent on drivers.

    You do not need to clean out the registry or mess with the registry in ANY way whatsoever. Deleting a wrong key from the registry can damage your operating system.

    Good Luck!




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