I neep proof to show my stepdad he's wrong!

[LeapinLew]

Good Suggestion JME. There is only a million things that can slow a computer down and they range from software to hardware. Spyware/adware is at the top of the list. I've built my own machines and am a network admin now. More times then not it seems it's software.

Fact is - activesync could be the problem. It happens, but more likely it's another peice of software slowing the machine down or conflicting with activesync. Before you just go running system tools - you should tell us:

When is it slow? All the time, after synching, after running some software or only after it's been on a while.

And by slow - define slow. Slow opening everything - you lose frames in games.

When did it start acting slow, and around that time what all has changed?

I bet once we answer those questions - we can narrow in on the problem. If all you want is to prove it's not your dell - uninstall activesync and anything else you may have installed when you got your dell.

[JesusismySavior]

Try the free program Spybot Search & Destroy. It will hunt down any spy/adware slowing down your system and give you the opportunity to remove them. It's free and has regular spy/adware list updates. I don't remember the URL. Use Google, that's how I found it. I use it all the time.

[wiedzmin]

If your OS is windowsXP check if you have a security update 811493 installed. If yes uninstall it.

Take a look: http://search.microsoft.com/gomsuri....en-us%3B819634

I uninstalled it and ... my 2 computers work fast again.

[chuck12]

Start > Run > Type: msconfig

Click on startup and uncheck programs that you or your dad will never use or need. Boom. Your system should run alot smoother.

Or if you are a little more advanced. Use this guide. Black Viper's Guide works pretty darn good at speeding up your system.

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Originally posted by chuck12
Start > Run > Type: msconfig

Click on startup and uncheck programs that you or your dad will never use or need. Boom. Your system should run alot smoother.

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Be careful though!!!

This prosses is great,but if you don't know what your doing it could ruin the computer,i don't recommend this prosses if you are not technologically advanced.;)

[LeapinLew]

Feel free to uncheck anything in there you want.

Just be aware you are turning off programs and some you may want to run at startup - such as antivirus.