I have an old computer dosent really work too well. What can I do with it? I dont want to throw it away?

Question

I just recently got another computer so I really dont know what to do with it??? Any suggestions?

great answers!!! Yes you are right I dont know much about them.. only work on them lol. So thanks for all the answers!!!

Answer 1

You have many chioces, but only you can deside what you actually want toi do with it. The first thing to do would be to clean it up and get read of all the junk files.

How to clean up a computer and keep it running smooth and what you need to do.

Click on My Computer icon and locate your hard drive (Local Disc C or ?)

Right Click on the icon that represents your (Hard Drive). At the bottom of the drop down window Click on Properties.

Click on the tab (Disk Cleanup) and allow this to run the cycle.

Once complete Click on the tab above (Tools). Now click on the (Defragment Now) tab. Once again allow this to complete the cycle. Once done Click on the Tab (Check Now) tab. This will check for errors and repair them.

Now once again (Click on the My Computer Icon) and then (Right Click on the Hard Drive Icon). Now look for the file called (Programs File) and Left Click on it to open it up. Look for any programs that you do not have installed or may have deleated. These simply have been left behind and never un-installed. Deleate any you do not need.

Now you have gotten lots of junk off of your computer. Turn off your computer to end this cycle. Once your computer shuts down, restart it. (This step is very important as you do have to end the cycle).

You now will need to clean out your REG System. (You can not do this with out software). These files are tracks for all your activity you ever have done on your computer as well as installed and uninstalled programs and just lots of Junk Files as well as old shortcuts..

Click this link and downlosd http://www.ccleaner.com and install this program. It's FREE as well as safe. No Pop Ups or SpyWare as well as AdWare.

Run this program once installed and all the junk will be removed from your computer. Left over Short Cuts, left over deleated files etc.

Shut down your computer once again and restart it.

You now have a clean computer. Run the CCleaner once a week and keep your computer like new.

Here are a few useful add on software programs you might consider downloading if you do not allready have them. Please keep in mind that none of these programs come with SpyWare, AdWare or Pop Ups. They are all 100% FREE and extremly very useful.

(1) Windows Defender http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&q=windows+defender Windows Defender is a free program that helps you stay productive by protecting your computer against pop-ups, slow performance and security threats caused by spyware and other potentially unwanted software.

(2) CWShredder. http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-10301587.html Eliminate an insidious pest that Spybot http://www.spywarebot.com/ and Ad-aware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ can't stop.Even if your PC has Ad-aware and Spybot Search & Destroy, you still can't stop some versions of an insidious and virus-like pest called CoolWebSearch.

CWShredder finds and destroys traces of CoolWebSearch. CoolWebSearch is a name given to a wide range of different browser hijackers. Though the code is very different between variants, they are all used to redirect users to coolwebsearch.com and other sites affiliated with its operators.

The CoolWebSearch Trojan installs dozens of bookmarks, mostly to porn sites on your desktop; it also adds a toolbar to Internet Explorer and changes your home page without asking. Furthermore, it significantly slows down the performance of your PC, and introduces some modifications which cause Windows to freeze, crash or randomly reboot.

Once you have it clean it's then your choice. others have given you many good options. Maybe donate it to some church that could see that someone could get it and use it as well.

Answer 2

You can disassemble it and use it for parts, if you know how to tinker (but I doubt you prefer to do this, since you are asking the question), or you can call your local schools or charity organizations to see if they would be interested in taking it (but don't be surprised if they are not, as it can be a pain for them), or you can check with your local Goodwill (some take them and have disabled workers check and/or repair them), or you can keep an eye out for recycling days in your local area (some organizations will organize the recycling days for the sake of keeping the harmful stuff out of the landfill - some ask for donations but they are often not required), or you can buy a new computer and check whether the company will allow you to return the old one for recycling (some will even pay the postage of shipping it to them).

Answer 3

A tough one. Goodwill and the like sometimes will have a center where they will work on and sell computers, but many times they don't accept older systems. Check with your local donation/charity and see if they can use it.

Answer 4

It could be social anxiety or she is just really shy. Is she an only child? Don't give up to soon. does she know any of the others doing cheer leading? If not try and get to know at least two of the girls. Then if that doesn't help, take her to the Dr

Answer 5

If you have or know any small children you could get it wiped and loaded with kid friendly software (cheap stuff) so they can learn the basics of using a computer.

Answer 6

You can take it to GoodWill and get awrite off on your taxes, you can list it on Ebay, you can put it in your local paper, give it to a friend who needs one or just recycle it.

But don't throw it away, they need to be recycled.

Answer 7

turned my old computer into a files server and attached external storage to it, then I installed Damn Small Linux onto it and have had some fun learning a new OS.

Answer 8

You could use it as a backup computer if your current one dies, or you could donate it to the Goodwill / Salvation Army.

Answer 9

Wipe out the hard drive and sell it for parts, or donate it to good will.

Answer 10

donate to the good will! you will get tax write off. they refurbish and sale at a low price