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 Feb 8 2009, 02:27 PM
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I have pentium IV 2.2GHZ with 1GB of RAM. However now it is very slow than it used to be before three weeks ago. Also time to time i get various error messages too.I can't format my PC cause i don't have the password to get to the system boot menu.Any Ideas...?
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Feb 8 2009, 04:33 PM
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 Superstar  Group: Moderator Posts: 1,508 Joined: 23-September 08 From: Somerset, UK Member No.: 3 |
Have you tried a system restore to a point beyond 3 weeks ago? this would get rid of anything installed in the last three weeks though.
Alternatively, do you have a Windows Disc, so that you could re do the whole system, by wiping it and starting again? Have you tried programs like CC Cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/ this cleans up your computer, sorting out temp files etc to help it run faster, I do mine when it is sluggish! - Try this first |
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Feb 8 2009, 08:45 PM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 8-February 09 Member No.: 2,614 |
hi, download ccleaner and scan your applications, it should free up some space. Also usse disk cleanup to compress old files. then lastly use disk defragment. these steps should help for starters
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Feb 9 2009, 11:20 AM
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 Champion Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 20-August 08 From: London, UK Member No.: 99 |
If it is still being slow then press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and select Task Manager. This will show you all the processes running on the computer at any time. Look through the list of programme and processes that are running and it there is anything out of the ordinary - stop the process. Sometimes spy wear, etc can get on to your machine with out you knowing and use your processors more than you realise. Have you got anti virus and spy wear detection on your machine?
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Feb 9 2009, 02:12 PM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 6-September 08 Member No.: 1,380 |
Hey thanks for your answers.I have used ccleaner.But no luck.Do you know any other better one than ccleaner.I heard that JV Powertools is the best registry cleaner.I am going to search on that and will let you know whether it works.Thanks for your nice replies.
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Feb 9 2009, 06:36 PM
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Superstar Group: Moderator Posts: 1,508 Joined: 23-September 08 From: Somerset, UK Member No.: 3 |
Good luck
It is always trial and error finding what could be slowing the system down, it could be spyware, lots of programs on start up etc. Let us know how you get on What browser are you running, Firefox does tend to be quicker than IE, whether that would help in the interim |
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Feb 12 2009, 02:03 PM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 6-September 08 Member No.: 1,380 |
Well i am a Firefox lover since the day one.However thank to http://url=http://www.macecraft.com/jv16powertools2009/JV Powertools 2009 http:///url i got solved my problem.I just used it's File Recover Wizard on the C:/ Drive and run a basic registry cleaner wizard.Now all the error messages are gone and PC loads to desktop and to the normal speed within less than 10 seconds.I really love that software.
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Feb 12 2009, 02:14 PM
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Champion Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 20-August 08 From: London, UK Member No.: 99 |
Hvae you tried out chrome yet? I haven't, but not sure I could be swayed from firefox. I use quite a lot of the ad on, like firebug for checking web pages and fox lingo for translations. I like that you can right click to search for a selected word too.
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Feb 12 2009, 06:22 PM
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Superstar Group: Moderator Posts: 1,508 Joined: 23-September 08 From: Somerset, UK Member No.: 3 |
I have heard that people still prefer Firefox to Chrome, I like all the helpful add on's you get with Firefox too!
I did have a look at Chrome once and igoogle, but I still revert back to good ol Firefox 
Really pleased you were able to sort it digishank and didn't have to wipe the whole system, phew! |
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Jun 26 2009, 05:02 AM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 25-June 09 Member No.: 2,851 |
hey it might be possible that your window is being corrupted by virus and some file are missing due to which it is giving some error...!!!!!!!
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Jun 29 2009, 09:18 AM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 29-June 09 Member No.: 2,859 |
I find the same thing, cccleaner doesn´t seem to do very much, so I am using smartdefrag which is rated pretty highly. This still doesn´t cut it, any other products out there?
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 Jul 4 2009, 08:17 PM
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 Beginner Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 4-July 09 Member No.: 2,871 |
I found this very useful for repairing computers that are running slow.
Malwarebytes Hope you all find it useful. Andy -------------------- |
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Aug 6 2009, 10:09 AM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 6-August 09 Member No.: 2,981 |
Excellent post.I have heard that people still prefer Firefox to Chrome, I like all the helpful add on's you get with Firefox too!
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Nov 5 2009, 07:25 AM
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Beginner Group: Members Posts: 4 Joined: 5-November 09 Member No.: 3,318 |
hi... a lot of software can be used for speed up pc. Like cc cleaner registery cleaner, Cleaning Registry should make your system run a little faster. If you use safe and reliable cleaners, you should be OK, BUT do not run them AT THE SAME TIME. Run one cleaner, then another one.
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Nov 5 2009, 02:05 PM
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 Champion Group: Moderator Posts: 1,450 Joined: 23-September 08 From: Sussex, UK Member No.: 139 |
That's very true, running two cleaners at the same time could be detrimental. Hopefully most pieces of software would identify that something else was running and stop running until the user closes it, but there's always a possibility that it would not happen.
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Nov 5 2009, 02:32 PM
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Superstar Group: Moderator Posts: 1,508 Joined: 23-September 08 From: Somerset, UK Member No.: 3 |
I am one of those people that prefer Firefox to Chrome as I love the add ons and themes. I even have a button to press for IE just in case a site doesn't work
 I only use CC Cleaner, so won't be running more than one at a time
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