Stopping Asus Eee PC X101 from going into advert mode?

[Deleted User]

forgotmyname wrote: »

With limited memory and a weak CPU i would not have updated it at all. Its likely to be adding bloatware and extra load for the CPU.

Windows updates will add bloatware and extra load on the CPU?

AndyPix

Its going to run like a dog no matter what you do with it ..(as you are discovering)
How big is that hard drive ?, im guessing its one of those 32GB jobbies soldered to the board

poppellerant

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

No, I didn't do a factory reset.

It had been factory reset, when I bought it.



As above, I didn't do the reset. It was reset when I got it.

My error, sorry about that. That's what happens when I post when tired.

In any case, you need to check what is installed. If you need help or guidance, tell us what is installed. You can find the list in Control Panel and going in to Add/Remove Programs.

But definitely run Adwcleaner - I linked you to it earlier.

[Deleted User]

AndyPix wrote: »

Its going to run like a dog no matter what you do with it ..(as you are discovering)

It should run better when I double the RAM.

How big is that hard drive ?, I'm guessing its one of those 32GB jobbies soldered to the board

Nope. 320GB.

[Deleted User]

poppellerant wrote: »

In any case, you need to check what is installed. If you need help or guidance, tell us what is installed.

I don't need much by way of programs, as it's only for browsing, emailing and watching pre-downloaded videos, while on holiday.

Google Chrome and VLC Media Player should probably do it.

molerat

I believe there are (at least) 2 variants using X101, one with a little panel underneath and the other without. The former is simple - remove panel and replace 1GB stick with 2GB stick, the latter has 1GB soldered to the board with no expansion possible. There may of course be more versions out there !

AndyPix

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

It should run better when I double the RAM.



Nope. 320GB.

Yeah good luck with that.
I wouldnt spend 1 penny on the thing because you are inevitebly going to either bin it or throw it at the wall.


Doubling the ram from 1 to 2 GB (which is the max you can take it to) isnt going to do a jot for it as it suffers the horrible atom n435 cpu running at 1.66Ghz IIRC
And that Hdd spins at 5300rpm - You will be running W7 starter edition and you max resolution is 1024X600


When you say you have "come into possision" of it - im guessing someone gave it to you - which is what you will likely be doing after wasting a week trying to make it do stuff


Big clue in that it's maxing it's self out by playing a simple video and downloading a file at the same time


Good luck though - let us know how you get on :beer:

[Deleted User]

OK, so I've run CC Cleaner to tidy up the registry and delete unneeded files (about 300MB worth), and now I've got the Installed Programs and Startup lists, but I can't post them as the site is blocking me. :mad:

Any suggestions on how I can post them?

[Deleted User]

AndyPix wrote: »

Big clue in that it's maxing it's self out by playing a simple video and downloading a file at the same time

As I say, it's primarily for emailing and web browsing when on holiday.

It's small (10.25"x7.25") and light (35oz), so it's ideal for carrying in my daysack. :cool:

AndyPix

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Any suggestions on how I can post them?

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Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

As I say, it's primarily for emailing and web browsing when on holiday.

It's small (10.25"x7.25") and light (35oz), so it's ideal for carrying in my daysack. :cool:

Prepare for the most frustrating browsing and emailing you have ever experienced


A cheap tablet would be a million times better - or your phone