I had problems with Windows XP on my Toshiba Tecra Laptop so I reinstalled using my Toshiba Disks. Windows worked fine for an hour or so and then got crummy again. Is there something that I'm not erasing when I reinstall?
2006-08-21 11:31:51 · 7 answers · asked by BayBlueEyes 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Before you rip it asunder again, try this...
Run a spyware / adware cleaner on your system.
Go to download.com and do a search for both Adaware and Spyware Blaster. They're both freeware programs.
Install both on your system, update them and run the Adaware scanner to clean out the ugliness. That should improve your performance once again.
Afterwards, check for updates and rescan once a week.
2006-08-21 11:38:03 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a program Avanquest sells called SecureErase, which completely erases data using several iterations of writing all 1's and all 0's per the military spec. I'm copying the link below.
That will help you with the possiblity of remnants not getting fully erased prior to reinstall.
However, a good procedure is to use your OS using bare functionality for about a day before you install any other programs. This will confirm OS stability, as well as help identify if any of the subsequent programs you're installing is the real culprit.
I've had this happen a lot (I use to be the Dir. of Technology at an international company), even had a Microsoft Office install CD be the reason for OS crashes.
Here's a procedure that might help you.
1. Install OS
2. Defrag
3. Run for the rest of the day without installing anything else
4. Install 1st new program
5. Defrag
6. Run for the rest of the day without installing anything else
7. Repeat steps 4-6
I realize this may take you a lot longer than you want...but it'll help identify problems far more accurately.
2006-08-21 18:42:34 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely it is caused by the "added value" software included with the toshiba set up disks. try installing windows standalone from a windows disk, then adding the programs you want afterwards. usually fixes the problems. ( almost all "bundled" systems contain one or more types of adware or spyware, as the "bundled software" was free, and anything you get that is "free" that is computer related with very few exceptions includes some form of spyware. you might try running spybot search and destroy ( http://www.safer-networking.org it's free) and see if there is anything on there that shouldn't be.
2006-08-21 18:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by wolfmaster1701 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're looking to perform a clean installation then the best bet is to wipe the hard disk prior to format and OS install. Use a product such as Wipe Drive from White Canyon Software first. Then format and install your OS. I believe you'll be much more satisfied. BTW... there are other such products out there, this is just the one I've used with much success.
2006-08-21 18:40:28 · answer #4 · answered by cptdrinian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you do a destructive reinstall. If you choose the non-destructive reinstall, it just installs Windows over the old copy. If this does not solve your problem, some piece of hardware is probably defective (RAM, hard drive, etc).
2006-08-21 18:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be upset dear, go on systweak.com web site u will found some application that u can free down load run that application , follow the instruction which is giving by the application u will feels that ur computer problem has been resolved.
Byee
2006-08-22 00:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by aniruddha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be from some of the porgrams that you are installing.
2006-08-21 18:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by Yahoo! Answerer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋