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Anonymous
2012-11-16T05:43:39+00:00

I am trying to start up a home business with this computer but it seems  to run slow...I dont know much about them....I am learning as I go along with this....I want it to run faster and want to know if I have any viruses or bugs on my computer......I am unemployed and cannot afford to do anything pricey at this time I am just wanting to get started so that way I can upgrade my system as needed....if you could help me in this area that would be great....I am just wanting to get my computer to preform at its best.......

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-11-16T22:19:27+00:00

    Hello Rachel,

    * Make sure you do your computer housework on a regular basis.

    If you do everything should be ok.

    Eg

    Check Disk.

    Defragment

    Disk Clean Up

    Temporary Files Removal

    http://www.microsoft.com/athome/setup/optimize.aspx

    * IE.- Safety - Delete Browsing History.

    Check for unwanted plug ins.

    * If necessary > Open IE

    * tools

    * internet options

    * advanced

    * reset

    * Make sure your Windows Update is running.

    All programs MUST be updated regularly.

    * If overclocking stop.

    * On a regular basis check in Task Manager/ Processes/ All Users to see what is running there.

    * Check in Event Viewer for errors frequently.

    Note anything with a red mark Windows Logs, Application & System.

    * Monitor regularly >Perfmon - {Task manager - resource monitor - CPU, Memory etc}

    * Remove any software you have evaluated and decided you don't want to keep.

    * If necessary >Run: SFC /scannow (from a command prompt) - and let it check/repair/verify your system files

    *Some people optimize and compact the registry.

    This makes me VERY nervous and consequently I don't.

    *Re Registry Cleaners -

    Registry Cleaners are often considered to be helpful, but if you are a novice probably best avoided.

    They can cause loss of functionality and/or system instability.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-10-08T18:12:25+00:00

    i have the same question

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-08-01T12:09:47+00:00

    MISHRA

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-11-17T05:05:43+00:00

    if it is running slow .   please give more information like :

    make ,model ,size of hard drive and amount of installed memmory,

    anti virus  program /s  etc. . and win version with what service pack .

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-11-16T07:06:28+00:00

    MSE is free from microsoft for antivirus, read the installation instructions first:

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201

    MSE Download

    http://experts.windows.com/w/experts_wiki/89.aspx

    MSE installation checklist

    these following can be run as on demand and they are free:

    Malwarebytes (MBAM):   http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

    SUPERAntiSpyware: (SAS):  http://www.superantispyware.com/

    Insure that you are fully updated from Microsoft updates.

    Follow the advice from Shenan Stanley in this thread, for optimizing your pc:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows\_xp-performance/how-can-i-get-more-space-on-drive-c/dff1b929-ef87-419e-b575-105352e22a95

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