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Dunno
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Help (computer problems)
#8219 - 04/22/08 08:48 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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my computer is running super slow for some reason. could anyone take the time to help me out? thanks
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TomH
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: Dunno]
#8224 - 04/22/08 09:02 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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Clear your cache in firefox/IE,
Im assuming you're using Windoze go to Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup and Start > Accessories > System Tools > Defrag (takes forever - do it overnight)
Finally, download Spybot Search & Destroy. It'll find all the damn spyware and adware on your computer that's probably bogging it down.
That'll clean up your computer, but you might wanna consider upping your RAM if it's still sluggish.
hope it helps peeaacee
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Dunno
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: TomH]
#8228 - 04/22/08 09:06 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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i have spybot search & destroy and my ram right now is 2038 MB.
i will try and run the S&D then clear out firefox as well. thanks
-------------------- Learning to love life by living through loss and mistakes Lessons learned then gradually surfacing Letting go, stripping naked to scream I am not perfect, nor do I strive to be I am alive in this world of face-first falls and public breakdowns I'm a retarded, disfigured clown Dying to be heard for the simple art of letting this heavy wall finally fall I'm an equal being of no race or color A hallucination if you will Sneaking into the lives of strangers and letting them fall apart To a new rhythm, just to feel better
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D4NK
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: Dunno]
#8230 - 04/22/08 09:09 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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Format your hard drive. Problem solved.
PS: Don't forget to reinstall your OS.
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Dunno
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: D4NK]
#8233 - 04/22/08 09:11 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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dont know how to do that. sorry but im some what of a noob when it comes to this.
-------------------- Learning to love life by living through loss and mistakes Lessons learned then gradually surfacing Letting go, stripping naked to scream I am not perfect, nor do I strive to be I am alive in this world of face-first falls and public breakdowns I'm a retarded, disfigured clown Dying to be heard for the simple art of letting this heavy wall finally fall I'm an equal being of no race or color A hallucination if you will Sneaking into the lives of strangers and letting them fall apart To a new rhythm, just to feel better
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citricacidx
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: TomH]
#8265 - 04/22/08 09:49 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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From the sound of D4NK's reply, I'd say he has dealt with the Geek Squad before.
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TomH said: Clear your cache in firefox/IE,
Im assuming you're using Windoze go to Start > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup and Start > Accessories > System Tools > Defrag (takes forever - do it overnight)
QFT
Disk cleanup can also take a while, depending on how big your harddrive is, and if you're dealing with compressed old files. If that doesn't solve your problem, please let us know what your system specs are. It could just be you have a stone age processor.
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Dunno
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: citricacidx]
#8273 - 04/22/08 09:57 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU T2330 @ 1.60 GHz
2038 MB of ram
32 bit operating system
-------------------- Learning to love life by living through loss and mistakes Lessons learned then gradually surfacing Letting go, stripping naked to scream I am not perfect, nor do I strive to be I am alive in this world of face-first falls and public breakdowns I'm a retarded, disfigured clown Dying to be heard for the simple art of letting this heavy wall finally fall I'm an equal being of no race or color A hallucination if you will Sneaking into the lives of strangers and letting them fall apart To a new rhythm, just to feel better
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D4NK
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: citricacidx]
#8274 - 04/22/08 09:57 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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I'm my own geek squad.
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elaspeinreason
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: D4NK]
#8284 - 04/22/08 10:08 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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no , your just a geek.
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Jrsxt
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: elaspeinreason]
#8355 - 04/22/08 11:34 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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Definitely could be spyware and adware. Get something like spyware doctor. Also, if you don't have an antivirus make sure you get one. When was the last time you defragmented your system?
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Dunno
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Re: Help (computer problems) [Re: Jrsxt]
#8360 - 04/22/08 11:38 AM (16 years, 5 months ago) |
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right now I'm going through this procedure. http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=139681
its taking for ever....
i defraged last night but something had happen and said canceled it. i will defrag again tonight.
-------------------- Learning to love life by living through loss and mistakes Lessons learned then gradually surfacing Letting go, stripping naked to scream I am not perfect, nor do I strive to be I am alive in this world of face-first falls and public breakdowns I'm a retarded, disfigured clown Dying to be heard for the simple art of letting this heavy wall finally fall I'm an equal being of no race or color A hallucination if you will Sneaking into the lives of strangers and letting them fall apart To a new rhythm, just to feel better
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