Windows Vista Slow Internet

Windows Vista is a fairly popular operating system but there are all sorts of problems that people can experience. One of the most irritating problems is with Windows vista slow internet connections. If your internet is slow then it can be very difficult to use your computer to do anything. We all rely on the internet to do everything. That means that if you don’t have a reliable internet connection your work will grind to a halt.

Routers

First it’s a good idea to take a look at the method the internet is distributed around your network. Most people have a router which is then connected to their network. This shares the internet out to all protected computers. Most of these routers are wireless which means they can connect to many computers without the need for cables.

Downloads

One common reason that the internet is slow on windows vista is because other people are downloading large files on your network. Although this isn’t always the case it’s worth checking out before doing anything else. This will make it possible that your internet is slower. If it’s only slow occasionally then this is likely to be the cause.

Internet Connection

If your internet is slow at certain times of the day then it could also be because of your internet connection itself. Between 6 and 11PM are normally the busiest times on the internet. If the speed drops during these times then consider choosing a different Internet service provider (ISP).

Viruses

There are many viruses which can also infect Windows Vista computers. These viruses can cause all sorts of problems, including internet speed issues. If your internet is much slower than it normally is then you should consider running a virus scan of your computer. If you don’t already have a virus scanner then you will be able to find some on the internet. Some of these are also available for free.

You might need to repeat the virus scan several times before all the infected files are removed. It might also be necessary to load it in safe mode to ensure that the infection is under control. Then check that the computers internet is quicker.

Spyware

Spyware is another serious problem which can affect the speed of your internet connection. Spyware and adware sit on your computer collecting information and displaying ads that you don’t want to see. Spyware affects a large number of computers. To remove the threat you should use a spyware scanner. This automated software will search for the files and remove them.

Check out the best anti spywares for windows vista.

Reset TCP/IP in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Microsoft has released a new tool to do this for you or you can manually reset TCP/IP.

Microsoft Fix it

The tool “Microsoft Fix it” should help reset TCP/IP in Windows 7.Click here to download from microsoft website.
Reset TCP/IP manually

To reset TCP/IP manually, run the following:

1.Click Start – type “cmd” in Search. Right-click “cmd” and select “Run as administrator”

2. From the command prompt,

netsh int ip reset logfile.txt

This should reset TCP/IP and log the changes to the log file (logfile.txt) in the current directory from where it was run. You may specifiy an absolute path like c:\logfile.txt.

3. Restart the computer for the changes to take effect.

Why PC slows down? Possible Hardware issues and fixes.

Over heating of processor:

Problem	Solution
Cooler fans that’s mounted on processor gets dust and slows down. This heats up the processor. Upon reaching certain temperature set in the BIOS, the system slows down.	To fix this, make sure the fan is clean. Take your laptop or terminal to service center, and ask them to clean up all the dust. You can do this yourself if you have previously opened your terminal or laptop.

Hard drive failures from bad sectors:

Problem	Solution
Over time, hard disk starts to develop bad sectors  (Sectors are small data units on hard disk), from frequent data usage. In that case the new data are automatically copied to free or good sectors. But this wont happen exactly as is, the data might end up on bad sectors resulting in the failure of that data. As the drive starts to fail, this would then happen often.	To fix this, turn on SMART features in the BIOS  to let the SMART diagnose alert the failure immediately. In addition to that, benchmark tools such as Fresh Diagnose or Aida64 (previously known as Everest) helps to run results of your system hardware and know its current status to easily determine whether to carry on with it or buy a new one.

How to Delete Undeleteable Files

Windows 95/98/ME

If you are using Windows 95, 98, or Windows ME, the easiest way to remove an undeleteable file is to boot to a DOS prompt and manually delete the file. Before you do this, you'll want to make a note of the location of the file including the entire path to it. Follow the steps below to delete these types of files.

If you already know the path to the file, please skip to Step 7

1. Click on Start, Find, Files and Folders
2. Type the name of the undeletable file in the Named or Search For box 
3. Make sure the Look In box shows the correct drive letter 
4. Click on Find Now or Search Now and let the computer find the file 
5. Once the file is located, right-click on it and choose properties, make a note of the file location. Usually this is something similar to
   
   c:\windows\system32\undeleteablefilesname.exe
6. Close the search box  
7. Locate a boot disk for your version of Windows, if you do not have a boot disk, follow the steps on the link below to create an emergency boot disk.
   
   How to Create an Emergency Boot Disk for Windows
8. Shut down and restart your computer with the boot disk in your floppy drive. 
9. The computer will boot to a DOS prompt that will look similar to c:\
10. Type the following command and press Enter to delete the filer, substituting the phrase <path to file> with the actual path and file name you discovered in Step 5 above.
    
    del <path to file>
    
    Example: del c:\windows\undeleteablefile.exe
11. Remove the boot disk in the floppy drive and restart your computer 
12. The file should now be deleted. 

Windows XP

In Windows XP, there are a couple ways to remove an undeleteable file, a manual way, and a couple automated ways using some freeware programs. First, I'll show you the manual way.

Manual Method

If you already know the path to the file, please skip to Step 7

1. Click on Start, Search, All Files and Folders
2. Type the name of the undeletable file in the box shown 
3. Make sure the Look In box shows the correct drive letter 
4. Click Search and let the computer find the file 
5. Once the file is located, right-click on it and choose properties, make a note of the file location. Usually this is something similar to
   
   c:\windows\system32\undeleteablefilesname.exe
6. Close the search box  
7. Click on Start, Run, and type CMD and Press Enter to open a Command Prompt window 
8. Leave the Command Prompt window open, but proceed to close all other open programs 
9. Click on Start, Run and type TASKMGR.EXE and press Enter to start Task Manager
10. Click on the Processes tab, click on the process named Explorer.exe and click on End Process. 
11. Minimize Task Manager but leave it open 
12. Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory where the file is located. To do this, use the CD command. You can follow the example below.
    
    Example: to change to the Windows\System32 directory you would enter the following command and Press Enter
    
    cd \windows\system32
13. Now use the DEL command to delete the offending file. Type DEL <filename> where <filename> is the file you wish to delete.
    
    Example: del undeletable.exe
14. Use ALT-TAB to go back to Task Manager 
15. In Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the Windows shell. 
16. Close Task Manager

Windows Vista/7

Manual Method

1. Click on Start
2. Type CMD in the Search box
3. Right-click on CMD and choose Run as Administrator
4. Leave the Command Prompt window open, but proceed to close all other open programs 
5. Right click on the Task bar and click on Task Manager
6. Click on the Processes tab, click on the process named Explorer.exe and click on End Process. 
7. Minimize Task Manager but leave it open 
8. Go back to the Command Prompt window and change to the directory where the file is located. To do this, use the CD command. You can follow the example below.
   
   Example: to change to the Windows\System32 directory you would enter the following command and Press Enter
   
   cd \windows\system32
9. Now use the DEL command to delete the offending file. Type DEL <filename> where <filename> is the file you wish to delete.
   
   Example: del undeletable.exe
10. Use ALT-TAB to go back to Task Manager 
11. In Task Manager, click File, New Task and enter EXPLORER.EXE to restart the Windows shell. 
12. Close Task Manager