I have an HP Pavilion dv6 laptop running Windows 7. My start-up time has always been ridiculous clocking in at 15 minutes. I always get a message, “Do you want to shut down while these programs are still running?” whenever I want to shut down (this has been going on since I bought the computer) and there aren't any listed that are still running.
The prior two I can limp along with, the worst is a week ago, when my computer began running extremely slow. First, it started with my internet running slow. (Every other Youtube video would play. At minimum, it took 10-15 refreshes before the unplayable Youtube video would play.) The Youtube videos are playing better but internet is still slow. A few days later, my computer itself is very slow. I’m unable to run multiple programs at once without something lagging or crashing.
I tried doing a system restore but it doesn't restore back to the point I need it to. About half of my hdd space is full; I tried uninstalling unnecessary programs to clear space with no improvement. I don’t know what to do hence why I am here. I’m asking you for your assistance. Please, please, please help! I have work to do and this problem is hindering me from doing so.
I thank you greatly in advance.
The prior two I can limp along with, the worst is a week ago, when my computer began running extremely slow. First, it started with my internet running slow. (Every other Youtube video would play. At minimum, it took 10-15 refreshes before the unplayable Youtube video would play.) The Youtube videos are playing better but internet is still slow. A few days later, my computer itself is very slow. I’m unable to run multiple programs at once without something lagging or crashing.
I tried doing a system restore but it doesn't restore back to the point I need it to. About half of my hdd space is full; I tried uninstalling unnecessary programs to clear space with no improvement. I don’t know what to do hence why I am here. I’m asking you for your assistance. Please, please, please help! I have work to do and this problem is hindering me from doing so.
I thank you greatly in advance.