computer won't open programs

Question

after 10 or 15 minutes of using my computer, when I try to open up a program, say internet explorer, it will either take 10 minutes or more to open or it won't open at all. i need help, for the love of god.

europa303 · Answer

No telling what the problem is, but:  Do you have anti-spyware up and running, anti-virus up and running, the latest Windows service packs, a firewall up and running?   It would also help if you gave your computer model, operating system, and as many details of the problem as you can.   Also, have you tried a System Restore to an earlier date when things ran well if you use XP or Millenium).

ggilber1 · Answer

I'm on a dimension 8300 with XP.  I've run antivirus and spyware that shows up nothing.  The problem has been with the computer for a long time, about 6 months.  I havent tried to fix it because I disconnected fromthe internet over the summer, and the problem seemed to have gone away.

chinggay77 · Answer

It's possible that there are too many programs running on the background. It seems that you haven tried msconfig.

click start >> run >> type msconfig in the open box >> click ok >> go to the startup tab >> disable everything except for your anti virus and spyware program >>click apply >>close >> restart.

Hope this works:smileywink:

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