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littleredhen
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I have inherited my dad's Packard bell computer and omg it is so slow. I am trying to uninstall programmes etc but I am losing the will to live
Any advice out there!!
Please!
Any advice out there!!
Please!
The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)
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Depends how much you want to spend. New processor and extra memory will increase the speed but you may also need a new mother board and power supply. I upgraded my last desktop but the cost was more than buying a new base unit would have been. You could try carrying out a scan using Malaware bytes or similar or removing unwanted software as this may give you extra speed. I expect someone with greater IT skills than mine will be along soon with better advice.0
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Why not follow the sticky at the top of this forum?
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849Friendly greeting!0 -
Does this thing have a model number? Perhaps on the back plate.
Some more RAM and a Factory Restore/Clean install will likely speed it up beyond recognition. £20 max.0 -
Chop r103 does that make any sense??The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
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Vista Operating System?0
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Yes it is".........The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
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Run a search using the serial number, here0
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It's asking to install system info when I say auto detectThe mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)0 -
It's ok, especially as you might run a Factory Restore later anyway. Of course you could just look at the back and get the serial number for yourself.....0
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Looking at back etc it says serial number s/b 22 digits mine is 25 are you losing will to live also!!The mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work unless it’s open.:o
A winner listens, a loser just waits until it is their turn to talk:)0
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