bassplayer192837 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 My computer has been slowing down alot recently. Anyone have any ideas to give me so i can CHEAPLY fix this problem? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 format c:\ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer192837 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 how do i do that? I need more than just that. I know absolutly nothing about computers other than how to turn it on and open stuff 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Other Means Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 What my sunlightally challenged friend is saying is that it sounds like your computer is full of eels. No, no. Sorry. What he actually means is that over time installing and un-installing programs eventually clogs up the registry (among other things). This is the system file that tells the computer where to find programs etc - assuming you're running windows. The best and most effective way to get rid of all that is to re-install windows afresh but this has the unfortunate side effect of wiping all your data; amusing photos of cats, special interest movies you've hidden and now can't find, copies of receipts you really must keep for things you've thrown away, programs you have installed etc. You can back all these up to a separate drive and do it - and it's probably a good idea that you do. But first give Crap Cleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/download a go. It'll get rid of a lot of the, well, crap, and give you a bit of a boost for a while. But really - the best thing is to back up everything you need and re-install. There's loads of how-to's on the net: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315341 Remember though - back up everything to a different drive. Did I say that already? Well I mean it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassplayer192837 Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 k thanks ill give some of this stuff a go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatEtr Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It could also mean that your PC is dehydrated. Simply lay it on it's side and take the side panel off and pour water all over the motherboard. Also make sure the power is on when doing this. That should take care of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pvt. Ryan Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Now your sig makes sense. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoolaman Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 The best way is to surf the more nefarious corners of the web and click on as many of those "clean up your computer now!" popup links as you can find. Be sure to click "ok" if it asks if you want to install anything. Actually don't do that, or if you have been doing that, stop now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilhammer Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Google up, download, install and run the following tools. CCleaner Malware Antibytes. Spybot Search and Destroy. .............. Make sure you follow up with Anti Virus - free AVG does fine. --------- Pin Stripe the Case - it will LOOK faster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subvet Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Remember though - back up everything to a different drive. Did I say that already? Well I mean it. Then go back and check to make sure you got it all. Then check again. I lost all the sound recordings I had made of my daughter from when she was a baby by forgetting to back them up. It still saddens me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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