Need alot of help with slow computer

Hi, my computer is running extremely slow for no reason at all. I have windows vista and it takes me about 2-3 minutes to open up internet explorer, and about 30-40 minutes just to download java. And i have no virus/malware what’s so ever. So can anyone help me please ?
Thanks
(Edit)Specs:
1.93 GB RAM
Amd Athlon 64 x2 dual core processor 4400x 2.31 ghz
Memory 1.982 MB
32 bit operating system
Answer #1
What are your computers specs? Like RAM and stuff Can find that by opening the system information in your control panel i think
Answer #2
1.93 GB RAM
Amd Athlon 64 x2 dual core processor 4400x 2.31 ghz
Memory 1.982 MB
32 bit operating system
Answer #3
When was the last time you ran a registry cleaning/a defragment ?
Answer #4
i’ve done it twice in the past week, and ialso tried to DBAN my computer but it completes with errors. I downloaded the operating system about 4 times now and nothing changed :/
Answer #5
install XP … it should work better.
Answer #6
Nah. Install Windows 7 Build 7100 RC.Less Problems, better performance and less glitches. You can find it here :
http://www.google.com?t=2475267&highlight=
I have it on my 2nd Main desktop and been using it for 2 months now i think. haven’t had any problems so far.
Answer #7
I would reformat first, install any OS, for better performace I would choose XP.
Then see if its any better. A fresh install will always work. If its still slow it could be a hardware issue.
Computers always get a bit slow after a while, a lot of junk can ‘build up’. Running degrafs, tune up utilities is a good program to do all registry cleaning, junk file cleaning and uninstaller.
Try ccleaner
speed up my pc
and tune up utilities
Answer #8
I have reformatted and installed the OS 3-4 times, still runs slow as hell. And i have defragged my computer and tried tune up utilities but no beuno :/.
Would getting a new hard drive fix everything?
Answer #9
Whats the size of your main hard drive? (C: and how much space left from it?
Answer #10
How much dust is in your computer I know my graphics card seems to work better after I hoover a few months dust from it. If you put the hoover half a cm from the fan it should spin the fan and remove lots on dust. make sure you remove any static charge from yourself and the hoover first though.
Answer #11
i've done it twice in the past week, and ialso tried to DBAN my computer but it completes with errors. I downloaded the operating system about 4 times now and nothing changed :/
DBAN = Darik’s Boot And Nuke? probably your hard drive is failing.
Answer #12
goto start, type msconfig and deselect everything unnecessary
Answer #13
-Downgrade from Vista to XP and wait for Windows 7 to be official release. (June 2 is when the RC 7 expired.)
-Type Msconfig in Run(Windows Button + R) and Click on the “Start up” tab and deselect the unneeded.
-use Advanced Windows Care V3 www.IOBit.comPlease remember that ALL links must be coded, including, but not limited to, e-mail addresses, passwords, and internal links. Coded for you this time
~mank to clean your computer.
-Defrag your computer.
-Uninstalled the unneeded program in Add/Uninstalled Program in the Control Panel.
Answer #14
This can be closed, thank you. I took out my hard drive and it was partially melted and i put in a brand new one and it works as if it was brand new. Thanks for all the help though.