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.

Slow Internet

Started by Randy S , Nov 11 2009 10:44 AM

Please log in to reply

#1
Randy S

Posted 11 November 2009 - 10:44 AM

New Member

Member
1 posts

I have A Dell Inspiron 6000 with added memory and using cable high speed internet. My internet on this laptop runs very slow and loads sites like dial up. I've been told my hard drive may be full, but my computer shows plenty of disk space available. What can I do to find out if there are programs running I don't use or need? (Is that really the problem?) I run Trend Micro Internet Security and Windows Defender. I've run malware and spyware scans with no result.

#2
happyrock

Posted 11 November 2009 - 11:36 AM

Tech Moderator

Retired Staff
9,285 posts

you can't run 2 anti virus programs (Trend Micro Internet Security and Windows Defender) or 2 firewalls...they will fight...remove one of them ...I recommend you keep Trend Micro...reboot
then go here ...check your speed on at least 3 servers...post your results..