my bro gave me his old computer(HP Pavilian running windows 98 then upgraded to windows xp pro)and when i tryed it out it keeps freezng.So i have to push the power button and restart.He told me to buy a clean up disk but i dont wanna waste my money on it im only gonn use it for music and internet and maybe install 2 or 3 games.So what im asking is if there is anotherway to clean up my pc(FREE).Is there a thingy i could download?oh ya we also uninstalled all the progrmas and that dont help.If i have to pay i will only spend up tp 10-15 dollars(lol)
2006-12-09 05:05:14 · 11 answers · asked by sirmixafresh 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Here is your problem. That old computer simply does not have the horsepower or memory to do the job. If you could find the Original Windows 98 disk, that would be the way to go. (within your budget)
BUT, you can also ADD more memory. That would cost some bucks. (more than $10). Look up your computer at http://www.coastmemory.com and expand it to at least 256MB. That old rig would probably work best with Windows XP Pro if it had 512MB or more. That old rig may have come with 64MB. It would probably be BEST to disgard that old memory and buy the MAXIMUM that the computer will accept. So you are probably looking at spending $90.
Good luck and Happy Computing!
2006-12-09 05:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am an old user of CCleaner. It is a very helpful tool with various functions. Yes it also clean disk such as: Internet Explorer Temporary Internet files, cookies, history etc. Windows Explorer etc, System etc. Even correct Registry problem. But some time I also use windows disk clean.
2016-05-22 23:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend gave you the Windows CD along with the PC, why not format the hard drive and reinstall Windows. Format will totally clean the hard drive and you can start from scratch. You should be aware, however, that MS no longer support Win98, no upgrades, no patches, nada.
2006-12-09 05:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Defrag check da pc ram on that pc ur need ram of 512 for win xp to run good do a free spyware check with free antispyware
AD-aware - personal
spybot search and destory
anitspyware blocker
A-squared
2006-12-09 05:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using Windows Cleaner (free download) http://www.softes.org/downloads.htm
2006-12-09 05:17:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
but the windows XP PRO , this will allow you to have the computer, registered in your name, then you will have the latest up dates from Microsoft up dates, it will format the disk keeping you original configurations in tact, and all the old files will be removed, restored with new one, saving your personal settings, that's all you need to do, then you set.
2006-12-09 05:11:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. run a disk cleanup (start \all programs\accessories\system tools\disk cleanup)
2. run and anti virus and an ad-aware program (can be downloaded free from downloads.com or you can download a version of a 30 day trial)
3. run a disk defragmenter (start \all programs\accessories\system tools\disk defragmenter)
hope this will help you!!!
2006-12-09 06:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Trendina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clear your cookies and Defrag it. Also download some anti-virus program off of Download.com
2006-12-09 05:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by Poetic Jezebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to download.com and search for ccleaner. or download Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition
2006-12-09 05:12:21 · answer #9 · answered by DPGC31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.filehippo.com you can download free programs there to clean your pc
2006-12-09 08:15:45 · answer #10 · answered by Harry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋