Is my computer dying?

[Alice S. Fuzzybutt]

All I use my computer for is the internet, an occasional picture, and a little porn.

I got it literally 3 years ago and it seems to be crapping out on the Net lately. Every site I go to crashes. This site is the WORST.

Do I need to eliminate some files? I'm ok with letting go of the porn; it got boring.

Just between you and me, of course....

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[JPMNICK]

posting at 4:30am.... sounds to me like you were looking at porn!

I am sure it is just spyware.

download this (http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10319876.html?tag=pop) and install it. it will clean a lot of the crap off your computer.

Make sure you update it before you run it. it is free btw.

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[FUNKMAN]

another thing you could do:

if you have XP

> click on START at bottom left
> click on RUN
> in the box put MSCONFIG and hit return
> a box appears and the far right tab is STARTUP
> click on STARTUP and uncheck everything and APPLY or hit OK
> it will ask you to RESTART and hit OK
> when the system comes up you will get a window about CONFIGURATION HAS CHANGED
> check the small box in this window and hit OK(i think)

then go back to MSCONFIG and compare. sometimes one or two items may be re-checked. It's better than 10 or 20

i don't like any Programs starting when I boot up. Sometimes you may have up to 20 items starting up at bootup and your not using any of them, they run in the background. my philosophy is if i need it i'll open it myself.

once you cleanup the STARTUP then run your Spyware Utility again

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[Death Metal Moe]

I would say just keep up on a constant schedule of virus checks, spyware checks, defrags and scan disks. I try to do the spyware and virus once a weekm but never do. And I try to do a defrag once a month along with a scan disk.

Do a disk clean up too. And if you have a legal copy of Windows, make sure you're up to date on all their Critical Updates.

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[JustJon]

another thing you could do:

if you have XP

> click on START at bottom left
> click on RUN
> in the box put MSCONFIG and hit return
> a box appears and the far right tab is STARTUP
> click on STARTUP and uncheck everything and APPLY or hit OK
> it will ask you to RESTART and hit OK
> when the system comes up you will get a window about CONFIGURATION HAS CHANGED
> check the small box in this window and hit OK(i think)

then go back to MSCONFIG and compare. sometimes one or two items may be re-checked. It's better than 10 or 20

i don't like any Programs starting when I boot up. Sometimes you may have up to 20 items starting up at bootup and your not using any of them, they run in the background. my philosophy is if i need it i'll open it myself.


Be very, very careful doing this. You could deactivate a critical piece of software, like say your mouse and/or keyboard if you're on a laptop or use specialized hardware.

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[scorpion]

On top of the spyware aspect you might want to consider cleaning out your Internet temp folder and even cookies.

Yes I know it sounds basic to some but you would be surprised how many time my staff uses that solutions to fix a bunch of wierd problems.

WARNING!!! clearing out you cookie folder will force you to re-login to websites that have remembered your login.

In IE click on:


Tools
Internet Options
Middle of new box click on delete cookies
Click ok
Next click on delete files
Put a check on "delete all offline content" and click ok.
Your curser will turn into an hourglass and disappear.
Depending on the amount of files it could be quick or take a longggg time. Be patient please.
OPTIONAL - click on delete history and click ok
Click ok to closer the menu and refresh you browser.


any question please contact me.
good luck


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This message was edited by scorpion on 3-14-05 @ 2:16 PM

[wilee]

If the computer is "slowing down", there are a few things you should check:

1. Your browser cache: If you have a lot of files in the cache, the browser deletes older ones to make room for newer ones, this takes a little longer than just writing new files. Scorpion already mentioned the procedure for doing this in IE. In Netscape, Select Edit, then Preferences, then click on the triangle next to "Advanced". Click on Cache and then "Clear Cache". If you use Firefox, select Tools, then Options. On the left side of the window that pops up, select Privacy, then click the "clear" button next to Cache. I'm not sure of the procedure for AOL.

2. Empty your recycle bin. If you have a lot of files in here, it takes up space that your machine can use for virtual memory or internet cache. Right-click on the recycle bin and choose "Empty Recycle Bin".

3. Defragment your hard drive. This can help address issues with speed on the machine as well. From your desktop, click on "My Computer", then right-click on your hard drive icon (C: drive). Select "Properties", and on the window that comes up, select the "Tools" tab. There will be a button on the window for either "Scandisk" or "Check Disk for Errors", and it's advisable to do this before you click on the "Defragment now" button. This process takes some time, and on earlier versions of Windows (95, 98, ME), using the computer when it runs makes it take a lot longer, so do it while you're not using the machine.

4. Spyware: Use a program such as Adaware or Spybot- Search and Destroy (both are free) to check your machine for spyware. Spyware can mess with your browser and networking software in a way that slows it down.

5. Viruses: Some viruses can cause problems with browsers/network connections in similar ways to Spyware. Use a good virus-protection program to check your machine. There are free ones on the net, but I prefer one that you purchase, as there's usually more features available to you.

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[itspolo]

best thing to do if you dont care about the files on your PC is to format an re-install your OS....takes a couple of hours and youll PC will be back to the way it was when you purchased it...remember though when you do this ALL your files will be erased...and you will need to re-install software/drivers




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[Death Metal Moe]

best thing to do if you dont care about the files on your PC is to format an re-install your OS....takes a couple of hours and youll PC will be back to the way it was when you purchased it...remember though when you do this ALL your files will be erased...and you will need to re-install software/drivers

I think she was asking for options besides that. Of course that's the best idea, but it takes a LONG time to get all your stuff backed up and then to reinstall all your programs, get them updated, blah blah blah.

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[FUNKMAN]

Be very, very careful doing this. You could deactivate a critical piece of software, like say your mouse and/or keyboard if you're on a laptop or use specialized hardware.


but if you don't?

thanks for the info. i guess i just have the basic desktop and it works everytime for me.

if you remove something from Startup and it adversely affects the pc, can you re-check it in SAFE mode?


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[Bulldogcakes]

I seriously doubt its dying. If it was you'd be getting blue screens, have trouble booting and send the piece of shit to your brothers house and be using your laptop in the meanwhile. Like me.
Sounds like spyware. Porn sights are absolutley vicious with the stuff, and it can be hard to remove sometimes.

If I were you
Go to Download.com
Seach "Spyware removal"
Pick one you like.

I use spyware doctor. Its free, works good.
Might want to do an anti virus too. I use AVG. Again, works good.
Lossa Luck Sweetie!

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This message was edited by Bulldogcakes on 3-14-05 @ 7:08 PM