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My slow computer is driving me mad
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jill36_2
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Please can someone give me advice on how to speed up my computer.
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Closed has a very good list of what to do: HOW TO SPEED UP A SLOW PC OR INFECTED PC. (a mini guide) - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums
Start by Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.50 - FileHippo.com
and Install. Go to UPDATE tab and click CHECK FOR UPDATES. Run a FULL SCAN. Remove anything it finds and post log here.
Then Download HijackThis 2.0.4 - FileHippo.com and install. Hit the top button of the program and post the log generated here.0 -
Please look at this post and follow it through - it's really really good
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849
If a moderator happens to read this can we please have Closed' post as a sticky.
HTH, Dave0 -
Start by running "clean up disc" and then deleting any toolbars you have downloaded. Then do a disc defragment. If you don't know how to do these things come back on and I'll spell it out. Also, do you have any anti-spyware or malware detectors? Are you running Norton Security?0
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clean up disc or defrag is unlikely to make any difference, post a hijackthis log, and physical ram total and (if XP) commit charge figures from task manager, performance.
Then do a full scan with malwarebytes, fix anything found before closing!!
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Keep it simple to start with. This could be an inexperienced user.0
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clean up disc or defrag is unlikely to make any difference, post a hijackthis log, and physical ram total and (if XP) commit charge figures from task manager, performance.
Then do a full scan with malwarebytes, fix anything found before closing
What are you talking about?
Defragmenting greatly increases computer performance. Of course it'd help.0 -
If it makes 0.05 % difference, I'd be surprised, complete waste of time on a modern pc!!
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On a computer which is not regularly maintained by an experienced user it's always best to start with the basics.0
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You must have had well messed up disk to notice a great increase in speed. The basics are to scan for malware and look at what's running!!
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