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November 14th, 2006, 10:32 PM
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my computer started out really good and now it is slow as crap. i got ccleaner to help me out but its not enough. is there anyway i can run tests and show you all the results so that i may recieve some help? | 
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November 15th, 2006, 12:28 AM
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First check for viruses. That is the most common cause of slowdown. Then clean up the drive and defrag if viruses aren't the problem.
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November 15th, 2006, 12:33 AM
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November 15th, 2006, 12:34 AM
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what antivirus/spyware are you using? | |
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November 15th, 2006, 12:38 AM
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mcafee, and for spyware adware and spybot search and destroy | |
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November 15th, 2006, 12:40 AM
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gahhhh Mcafee is what is slowing down your computer...at least it slowed down mine until I got rid of it. | |
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November 15th, 2006, 12:43 AM
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so what should i use, norton screwed my computer in the bunghole and didnt even leave my comp a number | |
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November 15th, 2006, 12:53 AM
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November 15th, 2006, 12:55 AM
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November 15th, 2006, 01:18 AM
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is there anyway i can run tests and show you all the results so that i may recieve some help?
| Know how to take an active window screenshot of your running processes?
Open task manager Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Processes tab
Resize the window to show all processes.
Take the screenshot:
Alt + Prnt Screen for the active window. This copies it to your clipboard
Open Paint or other photo editor
Edit >>>> Paste
File >>>>Save As.....Name it and save as .JPG file
Attach the screenshot to a forum post.
Chances are you can turn half of it off using msconfig. Things "load when Windows loads" when you install them with default settings. Most can be started manually only when you need them by clicking a shortcut or from start>>all programs.
Here's mine, with some unneccessary stuff (Itunes, Skype, etc.) | |
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