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Slow computer

Carmen
Carmen Posts: 1,732 Forumite
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Hello everyone, I have been saving some beautiful pictures from webshots as screensavers. Do you think this could be slowing my computer down?
Thank you for any advice.
Carmen x

Comments

  • Not likely, unless they are at an extreme resolution. Have you got toolbars and suchlike installed in Explorer? If so, it could be a spyware issue.
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  • u might also need to defrag and do disc cleanup

    also u could have to many cookies if it is just slow when u r using the internet
  • Carmen
    Carmen Posts: 1,732 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Thank you both, sorry for the delay in replying!
    Carmen x
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  • viv0147
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    http://pcpitstop.com its free and brilliant after running it you know what's wrong and it explains how to fix it I have been using it for the last three years take a look you wont regret it.
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  • domestic_goddess
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    this pc pitstop is not free u have to pay £20 for it
  • Psykicpup
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    How about http://www.tune-up.com/ - free trial!
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