vista too slow! fix?

Hi bozz022187,

Do you have a security program that is stuck trying to scan machine or update it self?

I would download and use Autoruns and Process Explorer from Microsoft (free). This was original built by sysinternals before MS bought them.

http://www.microsoft...s/AutoRuns.mspx

Regards,

Have you gotten SP1? Have you run a defragmentation applicaiton along with things like check disk? Have you disabled Indexing and Aero?

i have noticed that i have MCafee or what ever that crappy anti virus software is...but i think i'm going to delete that and use the zone alarm i have on my desktop...along with some of the downloads i have found on this site...i just all around hate vista...call me old school but i like windows 98

Hi there,

You're old school. I liked Windows 98 too, in its time.

Mcafee is a resource hog, and will definitely be contributing to your slow system. Uninstalling it is a good idea, and replace it with a nice, lightweight anti-virus. Avira is a good choice, link in my signature.

I knew Vista would be different, so I gave myself a week to get used to the differences. I felt pretty comfortable after two days, and on day three I decided I really like it.

Of course, everybody's different.

After you've uninstalled Mcafee and installed a new anti-virus, along with the other advice given in this thread so far, give us a small update on how your system is running.

Cheers

Troy

thanks guys...i'm going to get all this done...i'll keep ya posted man...and thanks for the link...

well i downloaded autorunsc but i dont know what i'm looking at...i do but i dont want to take the chance...Avira is awesome btw... indexing and aero is off...AHHHHHHHH...sorry

Got brand new Lenovo T61p with 3 GB RAM.

Im rippin' my hair of soon.

Windows ME was a bad OS but it was fast, rather fast and buggy than slow and slow!

i feel ya...i mean 98 was a great OS but like troy said...in its time...well in response to troy as well...i'm 21...and i got a computer when i was 19 and thas when i switched from 98...hahahaha

ok so as of now i had just updated to SP1 and now i have no internet access...it will connect to my wireless network...but with limited access...the drivers are ok...CONFUZZLED!!!!!!!! help?

Hello,

Most issue related to Vista SP1 and missing internet is related to drivers needing to be updated to the latest version.

Cheers,
Mak

but how can i update the drivers if i cant get on the internet...and when i did a driver serch within the computer it sed that they were the best drivers...AHHH i just want this thing to work!

Hello,

You are currently using a PC to respond yes? Why not download the latest drivers on that PC and then transfer them to the Vista machine via a USB Thumb Drive or a CR-RW? Install them and got your internet back.

Cheers,
Mak

haha...u know i use a thumb drive everyday and i havent even thought of that...lol...thanks for the reminder mak..

BoZz