My computer frequently requires restarting and sometimes offers random programs I have not selected. I sometimes wonder if mechanical parts such as hard drive bearings or head drives lose their precision tolerances and actually wear out. Reinstalling programs, etc. sometimes helps, but the problems recur. Are there any particular signs to look for?
2006-10-24 18:29:01 · 10 answers · asked by whatdyacallim 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
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2006-10-24 21:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by John C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a long time too have 1 computer I am on my 3rd but the first too were crappy this is actually my first new one I got an e machine and it works great anyway have you ever restored it back too the factory defaults or reformatted the hard drive then added those programs that are giving you problems by the way what os are you running now if its 98 or me get an update we need more info too answer a question right.
2006-10-24 18:38:35 · answer #2 · answered by wolf1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"sometimes offers random programs I have not selected" I think you have a problem with spyware or virus.Normally 7 years old computer is obsolete.If i'm not mistaken,you're most probably running on Pentium 3 CPU or AMD Athlon. Hard drive bearings or head drives do lose their precision just like a CD-Rom. 7 years is enough dude,just change it.
2006-10-24 18:41:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it's sounding like it's ready to go to that big scrapheap in the sky. I'm not sure about hardware problems, but at this point it's probably not got the processing power to handle a lot of common applications.
The signs to look out for are exactly what you're describing: needs frequent reboots, does random crap you don't want or tell it to do, is really slow to do stuff.
2006-10-24 18:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by triviatm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, dude. I'm sorry to say that it sounds like your lil' buddy is about to head for the last roundup in the sky.
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Good luck!
2006-10-24 21:25:45 · answer #5 · answered by MegaNerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-25 13:49:22 · answer #6 · answered by blsruthi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After 7 years, merely approximately each and every area of your pc is old. you will possibly actually ought to intestine the completed pc to get any help for cutting-edge-day hardware. Your extra effective off finding out to purchase an entire new pc.
2016-12-08 20:49:17 · answer #7 · answered by bremmer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The age alone is the best sign. It is an antique almost.
2006-10-24 20:39:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like those are some definite signs that are showing you that you need a new computer.
I would say that it is time my friend.
www.dell.com
www.hp.com
www.bestbuy.com
2006-10-24 18:31:13 · answer #9 · answered by k alebdf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what operating system are you use. What is your procesor speed and how much memory do you have
2006-10-24 18:47:25 · answer #10 · answered by raynard20010 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋