I've had people come and clean my computer for me many times, but I've finally decided to go on and do it for myself. The only problem is, I don't know where to start, what to look for, my Anti-virus doesn't work but I KNOW that i have some viruses, and my computer is lagging more often. Does anybody have any websites or tips?
2006-12-07 03:19:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2006-12-07 03:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also get some free Adware/Spyware software from www.Download.com, that should help out things too. I would recommend Spybot S&D (Safer-Networking), Ad-Aware (LavaSoft), SpywareBlaster (JavaCool Software), and of course Windows Defender. I recommend using a couple of different ones, what one doesn't catch the others might. Also, you can delete all your Temp files - internet and Windows. You can also run an online Virus Scan straight from Symantec's Website, http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/home_homeoffice/index_virus.html. There are other sites that offer free online scanning. Hope this helps...
2006-12-07 03:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by Country 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For clutter (trash files to get rid of, eating too much space) try going through Recycle Bin and seeing what you REALLY don't need then deleting forever. Then go to My Computer and right-click your main drive for properties and find out if you need to de-fragment, and wait through the long, tedious, process of letting de-fragmenting to let the de-fragmenting to squish things all together for better performance.
For a good (in *my* opinion) anti-virus program go to www.grisoft.com and fetch their free anti-virus program then go find spybot search-and-destroy and lavasoft ad-aware. General Geek also has lots of free software downloads but is not necessarily a good *reading* place.
2006-12-07 03:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Working with a slow computer can be time consuming as programs/ applications take a long time to start. This problem is more pronounced in computers which have been used for 6 or more months. More information at http://fixit.in/slowcomputer.html
2006-12-09 02:00:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't have virus scan software you need to get one. You can certainly reformat your computer. That would clean everything. If you just want to un-clutter it, start with deleting the temp folders in the system folder. Open the browser and click tools, internal options and click delete files under temp internet files. Next, defrag your computer.
2006-12-07 03:24:45 · answer #5 · answered by Bruce__MA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have XP go to www.trendmicro.com.They have a program that scans your computer for free. You NEED a working anti-virus program ! You can get a free one at www.download.com.
2006-12-07 03:32:30 · answer #6 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
appears like you want an improve. did you comprehend what parts your pc has? Processor? troublesome stress area? If I knew those issues i ought to help you discover some more advantageous suited parts. i'm taking training now to assist me study pcs and to be somewhat good at them. besides, in case you do not comprehend, click commence menu, my pc. In that window click gadget houses. tell me what it says. Then accurate click the C: stress in my pc and bypass to houses. tell me how a lot troublesome stress area (entire and loose) you've. except that, delete your cookies and improve your RAM.
2016-11-30 06:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.Dont Buy Anti Software Stuff
2.DELETE IT!
2006-12-07 03:22:29 · answer #8 · answered by Ceno 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anti virus - for free - http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
paid mcafee http://www.mcafee.com/us/
Spyware/adware - adaware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
spyware search and destroy - http://www.safer-networking.org/
Other helpful programs - Windows onecare - http://www.windowsonecare.com/
Should get your PC nice and clean :)
2006-12-07 03:22:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋