Speed up programs?

Question

i need to know wat programs r free, and speed up your pc

Answer 1

install in SAFE mode with networking ( hit F-8 at boot time ), run them all in SAFE mode
with networking as you'll need it for the updates all the programs below will need.
Turn off RESTORE and the RECYLE BIN temporarily as virii can regenerate / reinfect even if you delete
them with both services on. After all the scanning and cleaning after a 2nd reboot and one last
scan do you turn both of them back on.

ANTI VIRAL

AVG (free) http://free.grisoft.com/


FIREWALL

ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

WEB BROWSER - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox

EMAIL use thunderbird. It has a good built in spam filter and learns when you teach it. http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird

SPYWARE

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html


and if you have a wireless router follow these tips,


1. Use WPA encryption (WPA-PSK) it's less crackable then WEP.

2. Make a passphrase that is upper & lower case and has some numbers thrown in there as well, again harder to crack.
some like mAkE1t5eCurE0rel53 and as long as possible.

3. Use MAC access control so only you or authorized PC's can connect (even if you do have encryption turned on)

4. Turn off DHCP use static addresses.

5. Turn off SSID (and change it) unless your card really needs it (some do)

6. Change username/password of access unit front end

7. Ensure you have the usual firewall enabled on your PC.

8. Paranoia rules, turn WLAN off if your not using it :)


one last tip
control panel---administrator tools--services--messenger

right clik on it
stop the service
then disable it
save changes

Answer 2

There is no such thing as that. Those so called "speed boosters" and the like are just junk to steal your money.

You can do all that manually. Try to keep your computer clean. How? Like this:

*Erase your temporary files every so often.
*Get a free program to clean your registry and run it once in a while. I personally use this one. http://tinyurl.com/365h27
*Don't click on banner and adds that offer you free stuff or that say "you've been selected" and the like. That's the worst trash.
*Run deep scans of your antivirus once in a while.
*If you don't have one, get a antispyware. I use this one http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free/setup/avgas-setup-7.5.0.50.exe It is more powerful and effective than the comercial ones.
*Try using a restricted account when surfing the net. It's more secure.
*If you want to go the extra mile, create a new account once in a while. Just remember to back up your documents and Favorites.

If you follow this steps, you'll feel the difference feel the difference in front of you (your PC) and in your pocket; you'll have saved your self money. Now, if you really want to invest in your PC, get the best of your money adding some RAM.

If you have any question, feel free to contact me. I'll gladly help you.


Good Luck,

Answer 3

Check for something to free up some Ram. Ram makes your PC go faster. I have a friend who uses something like Free Ram

Answer 4

go to the site below and follow if your computer runs slow

Answer 5

run defrag in system tools and download ccleaner http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5125

Answer 6

umm click here for a step by step guide

http://rudebox.editboard.com/How-To-AntivirusFirewallsSpyware-Removal-Tools-f17/How-To-Step-by-step-protect-a-computer-t86.htm