Computer help

Tiller · March 21st, 2008, 02:37 PM

Hey guys I know my fair share about computers...

I have a laptop and it usually runs pretty fast but lately it has gotten slower and slower everyday

I dont have any virus protecton lol so what is a good one I can grab for free?

And any ideas I've already uninstalled all the crap I dont need

Thanks

TheUNZippee! · March 21st, 2008, 02:39 PM

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Tiller · March 21st, 2008, 02:41 PM

this is why your my hero, thanks buddy

93hatch · March 21st, 2008, 02:42 PM

you goin on free porn sites all day?? theyre full of viruses... so i heard...

1FUN4RD · March 21st, 2008, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by 93hatch

you goin on free porn sites all day?? theyre full of viruses... so i heard...

TheUNZippee! · March 21st, 2008, 02:48 PM

Anytime, Tiller

whiteboycustom · March 21st, 2008, 02:57 PM

avg or avast

also dl CCLEANER
Download CCleaner 2.05.555 - filehippo.com

it is a nice cleaner and has a registry cleaner too....pm me if u need help with it or any questions

shadow5403 · March 21st, 2008, 03:07 PM

the first thing that people think is wrong with their computer is that it has a virus or spyware. This is NOT completely true. While spyware may be the culprit or even a virus, its usually the user ignorance to routine maintenance. When was the last time the computer was defragmented? Scandisk? Also if you have the original windows disk you can run a system file check. Go into the run command and type "sfc /scannow" This will check for corrupted system files. Another good thing to get is some sort of registry cleaner/compacter. I recommend going to download.com and searching for a registry cleaner. There are a lot of good free ones out there for single users. For anti-spyware, Adaware 2007 is a great free one...and so is Spybot search and destroy. If in the near future you want to buy something....personally i like norton internet security since you get antivirus and a personal firewall, and the get norton system utilities. Systems utilities has LOTS of great tools to optimize you system. If yur gettin any weird HEX errors, send me a PM and ill help ya out.

whiteboycustom · March 21st, 2008, 03:13 PM

norton FTL

ChrisJ · March 21st, 2008, 10:11 PM

CC Cleaner...

I can bet your registry is junked...Clean it up...Then get the free AVG

GreenFaleen · March 21st, 2008, 10:13 PM

best cleaner ever can remove anything

SmitFraudFix

JASonic · March 21st, 2008, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by shadow5403

the first thing that people think is wrong with their computer is that it has a virus or spyware. This is NOT completely true. While spyware may be the culprit or even a virus, its usually the user ignorance to routine maintenance. When was the last time the computer was defragmented? Scandisk? Also if you have the original windows disk you can run a system file check. Go into the run command and type "sfc /scannow" This will check for corrupted system files. Another good thing to get is some sort of registry cleaner/compacter. I recommend going to download.com and searching for a registry cleaner. There are a lot of good free ones out there for single users. For anti-spyware, Adaware 2007 is a great free one...and so is Spybot search and destroy. If in the near future you want to buy something....personally i like norton internet security since you get antivirus and a personal firewall, and the get norton system utilities. Systems utilities has LOTS of great tools to optimize you system. If yur gettin any weird HEX errors, send me a PM and ill help ya out.

+1. These are things you should do on a regular basis anyway. Defrag and all the basics help keep things running smooth. Its like Metamucil for your computer.

ChrisJ · March 21st, 2008, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

best cleaner ever can remove anything

SmitFraudFix

CC Cleaner is what we have found gives the best clean...That software is OK...But I really like CC Cleaner alot better...

GreenFaleen · March 21st, 2008, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

CC Cleaner is what we have found gives the best clean...That software is OK...But I really like CC Cleaner alot better...

cc cleaner screws with some of my programs that link me to the school network computers, which is why I like smitfraud better, but cc is good

ChrisJ · March 21st, 2008, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

cc cleaner screws with some of my programs that link me to the school network computers, which is why I like smitfraud better, but cc is good

Watch smitfraud...It is NOT all that friendly to your PC...

We use it on our network that has 5000+ users/computers on it with no issues..

GreenFaleen · March 21st, 2008, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisJ

Watch smitfraud...It is NOT all that friendly to your PC...

We use it on our network that has 5000+ users/computers on it with no issues..

yeah my pc is just a function device everything is stored on externals, which I unplug when i clean it, and it isnt the network, its the programs that let me access the linux system the school uses and it deletes all my login info so i have to go back and reset up all my connections if I use CC

obdnanr · March 22nd, 2008, 09:32 AM

defrag yo shiz dood. My hard drive was like crashing and shit, and i was like hmm its a new hard drive cant be bad. went to defrag it and it was like 80% fragmented lol. after i defraged like 3 times it was way better

ChrisJ · March 22nd, 2008, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by GreenFaleen

yeah my pc is just a function device everything is stored on externals, which I unplug when i clean it, and it isnt the network, its the programs that let me access the linux system the school uses and it deletes all my login info so i have to go back and reset up all my connections if I use CC

So CC Cleaner does it job...

You can make it not clear your cookies...

Trick Tuners · March 22nd, 2008, 11:27 AM

Depending on your OS you can type msconfig into the run box. There you can shut off all the programs that load every time you turn the computer on. I also use a program called tea timer (from the spybot guys) that will ask me to allow any changes to the registry. That way i can deny all the programs that feel like they need to auto load every time. Even then i still usually reformat about every other year to bring the computer fully back to health. I always laugh when people have computers that are very nice but a few years old and "running slow" so they go buy a new one instead of reformating.

ChrisJ · March 22nd, 2008, 11:31 AM

MSCONFIG is goodtimes...

But only mess with the StartUp tab unless you know what you are doing...

You can do some damage in there...

March 21st, 2008, 03:07 PM	#8
shadow5403 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Mustang Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,041	the first thing that people think is wrong with their computer is that it has a virus or spyware. This is NOT completely true. While spyware may be the culprit or even a virus, its usually the user ignorance to routine maintenance. When was the last time the computer was defragmented? Scandisk? Also if you have the original windows disk you can run a system file check. Go into the run command and type "sfc /scannow" This will check for corrupted system files. Another good thing to get is some sort of registry cleaner/compacter. I recommend going to download.com and searching for a registry cleaner. There are a lot of good free ones out there for single users. For anti-spyware, Adaware 2007 is a great free one...and so is Spybot search and destroy. If in the near future you want to buy something....personally i like norton internet security since you get antivirus and a personal firewall, and the get norton system utilities. Systems utilities has LOTS of great tools to optimize you system. If yur gettin any weird HEX errors, send me a PM and ill help ya out. __________________ http://www.angelfire.com/pro2/shadowx/mustang_pics

March 21st, 2008, 10:11 PM	#10
ChrisJ "Slow Ass Car" 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 19,712	CC Cleaner... I can bet your registry is junked...Clean it up...Then get the free AVG __________________ www.myspace.com/cjobe

March 21st, 2008, 10:13 PM	#11
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,788	best cleaner ever can remove anything SmitFraudFix __________________ Scion Tc-going turbo MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer buy my nitrous http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-kit-sale.html "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby

March 22nd, 2008, 09:32 AM	#17
obdnanr Enthusiast 2003 v6 340/373 - yay for belts Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: around Posts: 758	defrag yo shiz dood. My hard drive was like crashing and shit, and i was like hmm its a new hard drive cant be bad. went to defrag it and it was like 80% fragmented lol. after i defraged like 3 times it was way better __________________ 4.2L, gforce t5, 8.8, d1sc, other shit. stang is down

March 22nd, 2008, 11:27 AM	#19
Trick Tuners Hardcore Enthusiast KB'd GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,436	Depending on your OS you can type msconfig into the run box. There you can shut off all the programs that load every time you turn the computer on. I also use a program called tea timer (from the spybot guys) that will ask me to allow any changes to the registry. That way i can deny all the programs that feel like they need to auto load every time. Even then i still usually reformat about every other year to bring the computer fully back to health. I always laugh when people have computers that are very nice but a few years old and "running slow" so they go buy a new one instead of reformating. __________________ SCT Tuning, JLT intakes, Aeroforce OBDII gauges and PLX wideband products @ Trick Tuners My forums Xcal3 SF with preloaded tunes and free custom tunes for life for $379 shipped. Custom tunes based on actual data is extra.

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March 21st, 2008, 02:42 PM	#4
93hatch Vanilla Godzilla 1988 Japanese girl The sound of fap Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 4,956	you goin on free porn sites all day?? theyre full of viruses... so i heard...

March 21st, 2008, 02:57 PM	#7
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,021	avg or avast also dl CCLEANER Download CCleaner 2.05.555 - filehippo.com it is a nice cleaner and has a registry cleaner too....pm me if u need help with it or any questions

March 21st, 2008, 03:13 PM	#9
whiteboycustom El Conquistador 83 coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: vidor,texas Posts: 1,021	norton FTL

March 22nd, 2008, 11:31 AM	#20
ChrisJ "Slow Ass Car" 2002 Mustang GT SLOW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 19,712	MSCONFIG is goodtimes... But only mess with the StartUp tab unless you know what you are doing... You can do some damage in there... __________________ www.myspace.com/cjobe

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