2006-08-21 07:26:28 · 10 answers · asked by PAULINE K 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
You may want to consider adding more RAM to your computer. RAM is random access memory, and it allows you to run more programs (multitask) than you normally could at a time. To find out what kind of RAM your computer needs, visit www.crucial.com
Below I've listed and reviewed some free software that help detect, remove and quarantine viruses and spy-ware.
AVG Antivirus - http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
AVG is a free Antivirus program which features an automatic update system to keep you virus library up to date, and a scan scheduler to scan your PC in the dark hours while you're sleeping.
Sygate Personal Firewall - http://www.tucows.com/preview/213160
This program monitors all incoming and outgoing connections to your PC. You control which programs are allowed to connect. This program also warns you when another program changes, and prompts you to allow the program to continue running.
Spybot Search & Destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
This program scans your computer for spyware left behind from browsing websites. Spyware usually comes from any site with a **** load of pop-ads. Anyhow, this program allows you to remove spyware from your computer.
Warning: Do not attempt to remove anything named Backweb or Backweb lite. It's not actually spyware!
Adaware SE Personal Edition - http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
This program is similar to Spybot S&D. I use both, but personally if I had to choose between the two, I'd choose Adaware. This program is free, though it does offer a premium version, and business edition.
Firefox - http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Seriously, if you download anything I've listed, this should be top priority. It's a web browser (much like internet explorer), except it features a built in pop-up blocker and is all around, a safer web browser than Internet Explorer. It also has a very cool bookmark system, and a ton of plugins from web developer tools to music toolbars. This program will significantly lower the amount of spyware and adware your computer will contact.
Well, that about wraps it up. Every program listed above, I use personally. Yes, the reviews were written by me, and contain my expressed opinion, and a lot of truth too ;)
2006-08-21 07:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow.....you got some looooooong answers.
You may try everything, but in my experience, orioncheung is not far from having the best answer.
Do you own your computer for some time already?
I suppose yes. So let me explain what can be your problem.
Your computer should be overheating. You need to keep some space behind to let the air flow out of the case: 5-7 inches is the minimum.
Then, open it. You'll probably find a lot of dust inside, in particular on the cooler, on the fan over the processor and the fan behind your computer (the one inside the power supply).
You can remove it using a vacuum with a brush, but be very gentle and careful while you're doing that. Unplug everything and keep one hand touching the case.
You may buy a dust blaster at office depot, officemax, stapples, etc... to blow the dust out of all the components, in particular the power supply.
last thing, verify the cooler is well placed over the processor. If it moved, your processor should overheat then your computer should freeze.
PS: don't use AVG antivirus. A recent test found it the worse of the antivirus. Prefer Avast, it's free and as efficient as the new commercial ones...
Good luck
2006-08-21 08:26:48 · answer #2 · answered by armirol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be trying to run too many programs at once. Use cntrl, alt, and delete at the same time. This brings up task manager. Click on task manager and go to process. You should be using no more than 5-10% of your resources. There may be programs running in the backround that your not aware of. Eliminate those programs, and your computer should run better.
2006-08-21 07:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. use free avg and scan for virus.
2. use spybot are something to see any spyware
3. check heatsink/fan on your cpu and video card and see is it working, and if you have your computer for a long time, please reply the compound.
4. open the case of your computer up. and use a normal every day fan and turn it up MAX and blow at it.
5. have a nice day.
(i'm sure is over heat. happen alot doing summer.)
2006-08-21 07:34:00 · answer #4 · answered by OrionCheung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easy fix in 2 simple way's this is what me and others did and the problem was fix
1: ? is your pc still slow & your internet you have done a full system scan
with your anit virus /anti spyware you even defragmenter your hard drive
done a scan disk but your pc is still slow and your internet is not as good you even format the hard drive and your internet is still slow
your pc is not running fast as it was ?
you do make sure you call your (isp) or this will happen
then you need to check your router it dont mater what router you have
people in the vicinity is on your network
you call your (isp)
GET THIS SET TO DISABLED
(GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING )
it dont matter what router you have you need to get
(GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING ) set to disable
is your router safe?
you need to call your (isp) server
they have to get you in to your router home page
then from there ..copy & paste the router home page
into a notepad then save that to a back up cd
now from there they have to take you to the part
where (GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING ) is
then you click on ( GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING) icon
then at the top of the page on the right your see
configure.. you click on configure
then you .. UN-TICK .. the box ( GAMES & APPLICATION SHARING)
that is ticked there ...
then you click look down the page your see
<<<
if you have a wireless router
and then ask them where you set up a wpa-security key dont use a 128bit wep key ask to use a wpa- security that is your router security key and you pick the wpa-security key not your (isp)server . just ask them where you set one up they will say use a wep-key ..ignore them you say your going to use a wpa.key and want to know how to set one up and remember you pick the wpa-key not your (isp)server or they will use your network
now you close off the page
and clean out your internet address bar
2: free
anti spyware blocker
spybot search & destory
spyware blaster
http://www.download.com
free
Windows Defender
http://www.microsoft.com
free
anti spyware firewall<<<<<<<
not free
ad-aware professional 6.0 /ad-watch 3.0
http://www.lavasoft.de/
not free
ewido anti-spyware 4.0
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/10/lng/us/tpl...
not free
spy doctor
http://www.pctools.com
not free
XoftSpy 4.22 is the Latest and Most Advanced Spyware Detection and
aol.spyware Detection
pop up spyware
Spyware
W32/Spybot
Browser Hijackers
Adware
Malware
Keyloggers
trojans
virus
worms
back door trojans
Malicious mobile code
MALICIOUS SCRIPTS
toolbar trojans that dont show up
hacking trojans to take your email accout/passwords
screen name account passwords
download xoftspy422 and install it then run it stop the scan and click on scan settings tick every box and click on where it says >> click here to select a folder then tick the (c) thats your hard drive if you have 2 hard drives tick the 2 of them then click ok
then click start when the scan is done click on remove tab
http://www.paretologic.com/products.aspx...
them that are not free are damn good
2006-08-21 07:36:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i assume you're working abode windows? if so, you will possibly desire to turn it off some cases, bypass to start up-close down-restart. which will type you out. it is going to sparkling the crap out of the gadget.
2016-10-02 09:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
right click on the start menu and then click explore. on the side click cookies. highlight them then click delete. good luck. hope this helps!
2006-08-23 06:46:35 · answer #7 · answered by xcrunner3393 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run a coupla dif antivirus programs on it first, then clean ur history, temps files etc. then restart. you should be fine
2006-08-21 07:32:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn how to use it
2006-08-21 07:39:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
disk cleanup....delete cookies and any other files that you don't need!
2006-08-21 07:31:45 · answer #10 · answered by AmandaB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋