I just inherited an old PC, windows 98, and I am techno-not, it is very slow, and all I can get here is dial-up service, it seems the more I try to fix any problems, I create more. So I need a talented, very informed, experienced mentor to guide me on computer issues, can you help?
2006-08-19 06:40:42 · 9 answers · asked by Becky P 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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Computer Slow
Download and then run startup.exe (FREEWARE) at:
http://www.mlin.net/startupcpl.shtml......
Can't live without it and windows...
Then disable and/or uninstall whatever u don't need.
Other things to try:
1 - Disk Cleanup (removal of temp files, cookies, etc.)
2 - Defrag
3 - Registry Cleanup (CAN BE VERY RISKY!)
FROM A HARDWARE PERSPECTIVE THE BEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE POSSIBLE UPGRADE (IN GENERAL) IS THE ADDITION OF MORE MEMORY (RAM).
ALL ELSE FAILS - RELOAD YOUR O/S (WINDOWS) AND THEN REINSTALL ALL OTHER PROGRAMS YOU NEED/USE!
Joe...
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Computer Virus/Spyware/Adware/Malware/etc
All FREE...
Download and then run Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic at:
http://www.free-av.com/
Download and then run Spybot - Search & Destroy at:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
Download and then run Ad-Aware SE Personal at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Joe...
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2006-08-20 18:30:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to have that computer but now I have a Dell,what you need to know first is that Dial-up isn't good and if you have internet you need internet safety programs like Spysweeper,AVG virus scanner just things to clean your PC from messing up and to make your PC better and faster,if you have dial-up internet it may go slower than ever and if your pc have a problem and you have safety programs then it may go fast trust me I had MSN dial-up and it went fast enough for me cuz my pc was protected but now I have bellsouth DSL internet,but all you need to know is dat PC need good care and you need to becareful not to make the slightest mistake because I remember my first PC I messed it up so bad dat we had to throw it away and buy a new one,the one I using now is my second PC and is now a Dell Windows XP Home Edition,and now I know my computer like da color of my hair but if you need to know anything else feel free to E-Mail me at ciaangel_angelgirl@yahoo.com :-) hope this helped you!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-19 13:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lissa305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it's the best way that you find out all about Computer science without getting more help!! it's very sweet at the begining!
2006-08-19 17:55:14 · answer #3 · answered by l_finalcut_l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure just IM me ...but if ur running windows 98, u must only have like a small processor and memory, but we shall see....
2006-08-19 13:50:52 · answer #4 · answered by truthfinder1960 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can help you. What is the problem? Add me on msn: some1_patel@hotmail.com.
2006-08-19 13:50:05 · answer #5 · answered by Parth P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoot whats your question.... drop me a line at the user name at yahoo of course..
2006-08-19 13:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Greek 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask and ye shall receive :-)
2006-08-19 13:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. anytime.
wolfmaster1701@yahoo.com
2006-08-19 13:49:57 · answer #8 · answered by wolfmaster1701 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as mine!!
2006-08-19 13:44:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋