Slow Computer

[weems]

I needed a new computer for my office since my Mac isn't compatible with our new printer, and needed access to publisher. Anyways, I bought the cheapest HP Best Buy had because all I use the computer at work for is Publisher, access to the MLS (browsing) and email.

This thing is DOG SLOW while browsing. As I am typing this it is about one to two words behind my typing. It only does this while browsing. I have tried using Chrome and Firefox and its about the same on both, maybe a tad faster on firefox. When I am using Publisher or any other programs, the computer is pretty quick, so my issue is only with the browser. It wouldn't be so bad if it wasn't TERRIBLE when trying to use the MLS. I mean it takes at least 60 seconds to load any listings, its just unbearable.

I can't for the life of me figure out whats going on. Any ideas?

 

[Zemedici]

is the browser the most recent version?

 

[weems]

Yes, and I have tried the lastest version of Chrome and FF. I despise IE so I really don't want to give that a shot.

 

[weems]

I have the latest Flash as well.

 

[O.W. Kenobeno]

How are you connected to the web, wireless or wired? It sounds more like either a bad connection or ISP problem to me.

 

[MovingZen]

Computer specs?

 

[Zemedici]

even the cheap mexi HPs have i3s, which should still be able to browse the web. Does it load web pages quickly?

 

[weems]

this is what I have http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavi...lack/5815013.p?id=1219194065871&skuId=5815013

I know its a shit computer but damn it should be able to browse the web.

It is hardwired, speedtest shows 19 down and 2 up.

 

[venom_inc]

this is what I have http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavi...lack/5815013.p?id=1219194065871&skuId=5815013

I know its a shit computer but damn it should be able to browse the web.

It is hardwired, speedtest shows 19 down and 2 up.

Ooofa. That thing is a POS.

Try cleaning up all the useless apps that were pre installed. It will never run fast but it might help a little.

 

[Zemedici]

this is what I have http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavi...lack/5815013.p?id=1219194065871&skuId=5815013

I know its a shit computer but damn it should be able to browse the web.

It is hardwired, speedtest shows 19 down and 2 up.

19 down is alright, i'm on the network at work and i'm at 21/11. Hmm....

 

[weems]

I did uninstall everything. The computer itself runs fast, it just doesn't browse fast. Like I said, all I do is email and browse the MLS. I figured it would be sufficient, hell not even anything gets saved on it, everything is saved to my work server.

 

[NC85]

Too much 18 and over browsing

 

[MovingZen]

How long have you had the computer? Try changing your DNS from your ISP to Google or open dns.

 

[ViciousJay]

Go download Malwarebytes and run a scan.

 

[O.W. Kenobeno]

this is what I have http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-pavi...lack/5815013.p?id=1219194065871&skuId=5815013

I know its a shit computer but damn it should be able to browse the web.

It is hardwired, speedtest shows 19 down and 2 up.

Ok, my theory has been squashed

 

[weems]

That's what the mac is for.

 

[weems]

How long have you had the computer? Try changing your DNS from your ISP to Google or open dns.

About 3 months. And I have no idea how to do that.

Go download Malwarebytes and run a scan.

Already tried.

 

[MovingZen]

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/fl/change-dns-servers-windows-8.htm
The ones they show in the picture are for google. 8.8.8.8 and 4.4.4.4

if malware bytes didn't find anything run in this order - Kaspersky tdsskiller then RogueKiller and then Emsisoft Anti Malware. You could also sprinkle in Hitman Pro or adwcleaner. You are running anti virus software right?

 

[weems]

Windows defender?

 

[weems]

I changed my DNS to google and I think it made it worse.