system slow performance

Say your laptop/desktop computer is running Über slow.. yung parang after 10,000 years pa bago magboot.. Aba, if that's the issue, matulog ka muna. Pag gising mo, nakapasok ka na ng Windows! Just kidding..

I'm afraid that the following troubleshooting steps would only be applicable to some operating systems i.e. Windows Vista and Windows XP. (Sorry, di na kaya ng brain ko na magstore ng unimportant t/s steps for older OS)

WINDOWS VISTA

1. Boot to safe mode (You can do this by pressing F8 at the manufacturer's logo. BTW, if there's no mouse, use the arrow keys and ENTER to make your selection)

2. Check if you're having the same problem there and do the following: 

   • if you are, it's a possible HW issue. Have your memory and HD checked. No need to proceed to Step 3 obviously.

   • if you aren't, then go to Start>Start/Search>type MSCONFIG>under General, click on Selective Startup, uncheck Load Startup Items>Apply>OK

3. Restart the computer.

WINDOWS XP

1. Boot to safe mode (You can do this by pressing F8 at the manufacturer's logo. BTW, if there's no mouse, use the arrow keys and ENTER to make your selection)

2. Check if you're having the same problem there and do the following: 

   •  if you are, it's a possible HW issue. Have your memory and HD checked. No need to proceed to Step 3 obviously.

   • if you aren't, then go to Start>Run>MSCONFIG>under General, set it to Selective Startup, uncheck first two (2) boxes and uncheck Load Startup Items.>Apply>Close

3.  Restart the computer.

Easy?