Re-install xp to solve lethargic pc?

sirrahkin · 18 Mar 2008 at 18:28

Having run all the programs that i can think of, CCleaner/spybot/adaware/antivirus/defragged etc, my 2 yr old pc is still running slowly( i haven't installed any new software for a while). Someone suggested i purchase Norton 360, but I've avoided Norton for a few years. Would i be better off simply reinstalling xp? if so, is it better to simply reinstall or completely wipe the hd first, then install? Or is Norton360 any good?Thanks

specs:-asusa8nsli/amd3700/2g ram/gt7800/xp sp2

bledd · 18 Mar 2008 at 18:34

don't install norton

this is a nice tool to stop crap (not viruses, just crap) from starting with windows..

http://www.scanwith.com/download/StartUpLite.htm

defrag should help too

fonzee · 18 Mar 2008 at 18:36

bledd. said:
don't install norton

this is a nice tool to stop crap (not viruses, just crap) from starting with windows..

http://www.scanwith.com/download/StartUpLite.htm

defrag should help too

whats the difference between that and sorting it yourself via msconfig?

bledd · 18 Mar 2008 at 20:16

it's much faster to just use this and remove the pre-defined useless apps

msconfig is rubbish

hijackthis is 10x better, and autoruns is 10x better than that too!

TheVoice · 18 Mar 2008 at 20:17

Norton 360 is awful. Avoid at all costs.

A clean install of XP will definitely speed things up. It's obviously a hassle, because you'll have to install drivers and programs again, but it's probably worth it if you're not planning on shifting to Vista anytime soon.