I feel like my computer isn't runnning as fast as it should be?

[tJBt]

Computer Specsell Dimension E521AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 4000+ Processor Windows Vista Home Premium 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz- 2DIMMs XFX 9600GT 512 MB GDDR3 Video RAM, clocked at 650 MHz 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache I ask because it's taking about a minute to boot up, 5-10 seconds to pull up an internet window, and my internet connection fails from time to time. Is there any way I can find out how my computer should be running, and how to make it do that?

[tttpicklesttt]

When was the last time you cleaned out the cache? It may be that.

[tttgabytattt]

get a computer technician to come out to your house, he/she will fix it.

[ttDavies]

Try scanning your pc to check you haven't any virus's on it Also clear your history to free up memory

[tttttt:tSEXYGIRLt:tttttt]

run "Advanced windows cleaner" from CNET download for free

[tttdirtylilsecretttt]

Contact your internet carrier, sometimes I have to do that, because they can stay on the phone with you and walk you threw what to do.......................

[tttDESPRADOttt]

Your Specs seem ok...Run your PC through the best free on line scan..This will tell you what you can do to optimize it.http://hubpages.com/_www/hub/The_Best_Free_Online_System_Scan_The main ways are to stop unnecessary start up programs...Clear all temporary Internet files..Disc clean up..Disc defrag are the many ways of optimizing your PC...

[tttdirtylilsecretttt]

First of all, it is Vista (crap) which takes an obscene amount of time to start up. You might want to go into the Windows Mobility Center on your computer and make sure it is on High Performance. I can't help with the internet connection but as far as the window goes, refer to the previous paragraph or get a better web browser. If you are using IE (which sucks) try something like Firefox or Safari, maybe Opera.

[tttgabytattt]

well did you download alot of programs?if so, then it takes up data space and results to slowly function.what you do is: click "start"you will then go to "computer"next, right click on drive (Cgo to "properties"go to "disk cleanup"and you know what to do nextOR/ANDgo to "start"look for "control panel"click that then go to "programs"then "uninstall programs"then you know what to do

[tttpicklesttt]

Your specs are pretty decentBut Vista (especially Premium) is a very big system resource hogOn XP that would have been a lightning speed computer, but like I said Vista just kind of sucks unless you have like an AlienWareSorry man thats all I can say, I know you cant downgrade to XP without a major cost but you may want to look into Linux (it's free) if your not a Gamer, but remember your leaving the comfort of Windowswww.linux.com/whatislinuxLinux= Speed No Viruses Nice Eye CandyBut 90% of you programs that you enjoy in WIndows wont work, but there are jobs that accomplish the same tasksFirefox = Internet ExplorerPidgin = AIMEvolution/Thunderbird = Outlook ExpressOpenOffice = Microsoft Office+ Many more