internet browser help?

Question

i just installed my new system on my computer. its been about a week so i was going to defrag my drive cus it looked really bad. then my internet explorer and fire fox are having alot of trouble. its really slow, pics cant load sometimes, i cant download stuff (it says its currupt), i get error messeges, and everything is all distorted. and this happened rite after i did a defrag. so it was something that the defrager did. i need help.

Answer 1

New system got trashed after only 1 week? Come on dude...

Defrag is not going to trash your computer and corrupt your files. Since you are hosed anyway, I would 100% recommend using your recover CD and reload windows, since you are only 1 week old. MAKE SURE YOU FORMAT THE DRIVE FIRST!!!

Obviously backup any new files you did in this week.

Now when you get the OS all restored, do ALL Microsoft updates. Keep going there until it says you have no more updates. This INCLUDES clicking the custom button. DONT GO SURFING ANYWHERE ELSE UNTIL THIS IS DONE.

Next install Antivirus (Avast is good and free), then superantispyware. Fully scan.

Create a restore point here.

Finally reload your backup files.

You only really need to defrag every couple of months or so.

Answer 2

I don't think a defrag would do this. If your PC is slow and can't load, first thing I would do is check RAM. Here is my checklist:

- Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by wallpaper and/or a screensaver full of graphics. They run in the background and consume memory. (I have only 512mb RAM, run multiple programs simultaneously, and have set my wallpaper and screensaver to blank.)

I don’t do games, but I do know they are primarily graphics which need and use a lot of memory.

- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
-cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
-cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
-then cl Remove.
-There is also a “Disable All” button.
-This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.

-When you are working in a large file, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

1.Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2.Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3.From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3.click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4.click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
-Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.
-A good web site to visit: http://www.theonlinefamily.net/organize/spring_clean_computer/index.html

Note: I run Disk Cleanup, Scandisk and defrag in Safe Mode. If you are not familiar with it:
Turn your PC on or Restart. As soon as you see the black and white screen, press and hold the F8 key. Continue holding until you see a black and white menu. Safe Mode is F3 or F5.

Click Start, Programs, run your AV program, install, uninstall, whatever.

When it is finished, Restart.

You will probably find your icons messed up. No biggee. Drag them back into place.

Answer 3

okay, first, go to the start menu, click on run, and type in msconfig.
After that, click on the start up tab and de-select the programs you don't need.
Then click on apply and okay. you should then restart your computer.If the problem is still there, defragment your hard drive and RAM. Defragmenting RAM is hard, you must buy software to do so. I would recommend System Mechanic 7 to do it. If the symptom is still there, remove any trace of Symnatec on your computer and install ZoneAlarm for the firewall, Spysweeper or spybot S+d for anti-spyware. and install Kaspersky or McAfee for the anti-virus. Restart your computer. If the symptom is there, Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag, that will do an error check. Lastly, click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)
If problem is still there, email [e-mail] for help.

Answer 4

It sounds like you had applications open or in use during your defragmentation.
You should close all application prior to running a defrag.

My advise is that you redownload Internet explorer version 7 / 6.