Welcome to Geeks to Go - Register now for FREE

Need help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!
Geeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!

Javascript Disabled Detected

You currently have javascript disabled. Several functions may not work. Please re-enable javascript to access full functionality.

windows xp slow

Started by fthful2 , Mar 21 2008 08:27 AM

Please log in to reply

#1
fthful2

Posted 21 March 2008 - 08:27 AM

Member

Member
162 posts

Hello,

Right now I just have sp2 installed without all the extra security updates. I have noticed in the past my computer slows way down when I run the updates. I know it fixes lots of holes but why the slow down. It is like someone tied a boat anchor to it. So for the past 8 months or so I have ran without updates. I know these are important and would like to fix the slow down after or before the install but don't know how or even if there is a way.

Thanks for any help you can be

#2
The Skeptic

Posted 21 March 2008 - 12:26 PM

Trusted Tech

Technician
4,075 posts

Windows updates should not cause any noticeable slow down. Try to install them again. If the computer slows down after that then there is some other problem with your software.