Windows 7 32-bit running sluggish


  1. SpideyPaul
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    Windows 8.1
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    Windows 7 32-bit running sluggish


    I was hoping to get some opinions of some programs to run to diagnose what is causing my father-in-law's Windows 7 32-bit Dell system from running so slowly. It's been a few years since I've had to work on his older system and I'm not sure of some good diagnostic programs to run other than Malwarebytes (which I have run). I don't have his specs offhand but for right now am hoping for some good diagnostic tools to run. Thank you very much in advance!
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  3. indianacarnie
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    Windows 10x64 Build 1709
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    Welcome to the forums SpideyPaul!

    Theres many reasons a machine might slow down over time. We have many excellent tutorials here at the forums, heres one that should help : Optimize Windows 7
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  4. AddRAM
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    Back up all his data, re install windows :)

    Add memory

    It`ll fly

    Clean Install Windows 7

    Post the exact make and model, we can advise on adding memory or installing 64 bit.
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  6. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Use caution SpideyPaul.

    Their are no magic programs.
    If you do find one they are snake oil.
    As indianacarnie has pointed out this tutorial would be a good place to start.

    Optimize Windows 7
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  7. SpideyPaul
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    Thank you all for the advice. I'll read up and go from there!
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