HOW TO SPEED UP A SLOW PC OR INFECTED PC. (a mini guide)

enigma52

"If you see any hijackthis entries that say (file missing), tick the check box next to them and then click fix selected. These are pointers to files that aren't there."
except if you have a 64 bit system, in which case you will see a lot of file missing entries simply because HJThis doesn't seem to be able to analyse 64 bit systems correctly. So if this topic does become a "sticky" then correct the omission/error as it is misleading.

enigma52

the title of the posting (post #2) says "understanding hijack logs and autoruns" so where does memory come into that. Although I see that you edited and corrected the post 16 minutes after mine that highlighted the error.

Midas

Great post OP - thank you!

flossy_splodge

I've needed an explanation like this for years.
Thanks so much, closed, much appreciated.
Is there a guide to similar if you're running Vista?
(Post useful as one of work computers runs XP and is Paiinffulllyyy slooooooow)!

The_Grandmaster

Still think this is an excellent guide closed. I look forward to the continuations although my old laptops perform so much faster with only a few of those steps done.

aliEnRIK

Bump........................

Triker

Thank you so much closed for this mini guide. Tonight I have managed to get the slowest computer from slowville much, much speeded up due to your guide.

It's taken all evening but its worked, I had to complete all stages seperately under the three log ins on our home desktop, but the difference is amazing and because of your info closed, one more lowly computer will have a home this christmas instead of being thrown out in the bin via the window.:D:rudolf:

sparrer

Thank you OP, for the simple instructions that even a golden oldie (would say silver surfer but I refuse to go grey for anyone!) can follow. Was a bit unnerving doing one or two of the steps but I persevered and so far so good, this geriatric lappy is running better than it has since I was given it 6 months ago. Wish someone could do the same for me! :rotfl:

stevemcol

Excellent advice. :T

volcano99

Hi there experts!

I am interested in the following system on offer by Ankermann PC

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This company has been trading in Amazon and ebay for at least 12 months and charging GBP for their systems and delivery. All their systems are with 2 years warranty (under EU law).:D

However if I order from their company direct, they are charging euros instead of GBP, and, the delivery charge is cheaper as well [29 euro per delivery rather than £33 (ebay) - £35 (Amazon UK)].

Has anybody purchased any system from them in the past?

What will be the catch e.g. lack of consumer protection when things go wrong?:question::question:

Please advise.

Thanks in advance.