Computers with slow-down

KGhaleon

I have a few office computers that are running fairly slow, slower than normal. I took a look at them today(I don't work there) and ran updated copies of Anti-virus, ad-aware and spybot software on the systems, while also cleaning junk out of the startup menu.

Any other tips on improving computer performance? Though I've worked with computers for quite some time, I've never had a reason to mess with page-files. Defrag is another good idea, but it takes too long and should usually only be done at night. Is there something that does the job faster, perhaps?

:edit:
Oh, and here are some basic specs:

Windows ME
300 MHz processor
64MB RAM

Windows XP
300 MHz processor
300MB RAM

While the computers could probably be upgraded, I don't think it's in the companies budget.

KG

garv221

KGhaleon wrote:

Is there something that does the job faster, perhaps?

:edit:
Oh, and here are some basic specs:

Windows ME
300 MHz processor
64MB RAM

Windows XP
300 MHz processor
300MB RAM

While the computers could probably be upgraded, I don't think it's in the companies budget.

KG

To be honest, the processors suck. XP is going to have a heart attack chugging with only 300Mhz. I know these computers might meet the requirments by MS but also consider the bus speed, the ram speed, hard drive speed, nic speed. I wouldn't put any money into them. Just keep cleaning them up like you are. They need new pcs.