My computer got infected with a virus a few years back. We got spysweeper and got rid of it but it left the comp crippled and slower :robotsad: I was wondering if there was anything I could do(other than get it fixed) to make it faster. Tyvm in advance
google Ccleaner, download it, run it.
defrag afterward (Diskeeper Lite is a good one).
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=106650
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:30:18 AM
google Ccleaner, download it, run it.
defrag afterward (Diskeeper Lite is a good one).
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=106650
Defrag? Im a little computer slow. What does google cleaner do, specificly?
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 06:32:02 AM
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:30:18 AM
google Ccleaner, download it, run it.
defrag afterward (Diskeeper Lite is a good one).
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=106650
Defrag? Im a little computer slow. What does google cleaner do, specificly?
it's not google cleaner, :P
CCleaner finds all of the cookies, visited websites (basically your temporary internet files), unused garbage, and stuff, and cleans it out.
it also has a function that gets rid of programs that there are only a little bit left of, under the "issues" tab. using CCleaner, you can also get rid of the items in the bottom right part of the toolbar (which usually cause problems with start-up).
most windows systems come with a defrag system, I think. it's not very good, however.
when you defrag your hard drive, you're basically compressing all of your files into a smaller space so that you have more space to work with.
CCleaner is very helpful.
check out that forum post. I used it to make my computer faster again after some stupid virus that I got.
Woah tyvm dude! :)
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:37:11 AM
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 06:36:18 AM
Woah tyvm dude! :)
meh, no problem :P
Uh...this is my dads computer you dont think it will delete anything serious do you?
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 06:44:09 AM
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:37:11 AM
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 06:36:18 AM
Woah tyvm dude! :)
meh, no problem :P
Uh...this is my dads computer you dont think it will delete anything serious do you?
The "Cleaner" function gets rid of internet files. basically everything there. it'll be as if you never logged on the internets before (except for passwords that you have internet explorer remember for you. those will stay). it'll empty your recycle bin, your temp files, your cookies, old stuff like that. if you run it on what it has selected from the start, you should be fine, it's just that all your cookies will have to be reset.
The "Issues" function is something you have to be slightly more careful with. it gets rid of really old, unused things, but also unused shortcuts (let's say that you uninstalled Civ 4 a while ago. it'll get rid of whatever you missed). It lets you create backups for this function, so it's still pretty safe to use (you can restore backups by double-clicking them).
The "Tools" function you shouldn't mess with unless you know for sure what you want to get rid of.
run CCleaner every couple days, and your computer should stay pretty fast. Spybot: Search & Destroy is a good spyware cleaner.
Ok.. I ran it but it says the stuff was "removed" but not "deleted. It still good? Also how do I do the issues thing? I dont have any old games I care for so I can handle having those deleted. Anything else I should be worried about?
HOLY CRAP!!! Never mind dude I just did it and fixed all the issues my comp hasnt been this fast since.....ZOMG!!! TYVM TYVM!
Should I still defrag? Does defragmenting delete anything?
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 07:02:42 AM
HOLY CRAP!!! Never mind dude I just did it and fixed all the issues my comp hasnt been this fast since.....ZOMG!!! TYVM TYVM!
Should I still defrag? Does defragmenting delete anything?
Defragging won't delee anything unless your hard drive happens to have a Head Crash while doing it.
Any other ways? I want to do the tool thing but it looks complicated and time consumeing :|
Delete System32
Works like a charm :)
Quote from: Kilroy on October 28, 2007, 08:15:35 AM
Delete System32
Works like a charm :)
What is system 32? are you pulling my leg? how do I delete it?
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 08:16:52 AM
Quote from: Kilroy on October 28, 2007, 08:15:35 AM
Delete System32
Works like a charm :)
What is system 32? are you pulling my leg? how do I delete it?
Kidding, kidding >_>
If you delete one file in it, Windows can't run.
I'm not even sure if you CAN delete it...
way to almost screw me :| So anyother ways (that are legit)
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 08:18:54 AM
way to almost screw me :| So anyother ways (that are legit)
It's a hidden folder, annoying as hell to find /facepalm
system32 is ridiculously easy to find. :|
find all the applications you never use and uninstall/delete them. then run ccleaner again.
Back-up what you want to keep, then format the hard drive.
Quote from: Kilroy on October 28, 2007, 08:17:49 AM
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 08:16:52 AM
Quote from: Kilroy on October 28, 2007, 08:15:35 AM
Delete System32
Works like a charm :)
What is system 32? are you pulling my leg? how do I delete it?
Kidding, kidding >_>
If you delete one file in it, Windows can't run.
I'm not even sure if you CAN delete it...
I've deleted it before :)
And no, most of the files in there are unnecessary. For certain files though, Windows can't run without them. A few examples are explorer.exe, shell32.dll, winlogon.exe, svchost.exe, etc.
d'leet programs you dont use.
Do this
get AVG for an antivirus, also faster, and better
use CCleaner (Ccleaner.com)
Disk clean using Window's disk cleaner
Defrag it
scan using AVG antispyware (All avg stuff can be found at free.grisoft.com)
and use a more efficient firewall
I use Comodo, but it slows down a bit when it asks to accept a connection for programs
I recommend zoneAlarm if your computer is slow
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:30:18 AM
google Ccleaner, download it, run it.
defrag afterward (Diskeeper Lite is a good one).
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=106650
that and RAM ;)
oh and just a thought... download the free zonelabs program
Thank you all so much for your help please feel free to continue adding ideas so that not only I may benifit but others as well (also I dont need spyware I got webroot spysweeper and McAfee)
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:10:25 AM
Thank you all so much for your help please feel free to continue adding ideas so that not only I may benifit but others as well (also I dont need spyware I got webroot spysweeper and McAfee)
Uninstall mcafee, that brings lag.
Quote from: Blaziken on October 28, 2007, 11:19:24 AM
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:10:25 AM
Thank you all so much for your help please feel free to continue adding ideas so that not only I may benifit but others as well (also I dont need spyware I got webroot spysweeper and McAfee)
Uninstall mcafee, that brings lag.
my dad would kill me :|
Quote from: WiiGuy on October 28, 2007, 10:33:04 AM
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:30:18 AM
google Ccleaner, download it, run it.
defrag afterward (Diskeeper Lite is a good one).
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=106650
that and RAM ;)
oh and just a thought... download the free zonelabs program
what is zonelabs?
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:41:49 AM
Quote from: Blaziken on October 28, 2007, 11:19:24 AM
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:10:25 AM
Thank you all so much for your help please feel free to continue adding ideas so that not only I may benifit but others as well (also I dont need spyware I got webroot spysweeper and McAfee)
Uninstall mcafee, that brings lag.
my dad would kill me :|
Really, McAffe isn't very good, you can install something better to replace it :-\
Reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows, add some RAM.
Quote from: Snorkel on October 28, 2007, 11:48:23 AM
Reformat the hard drive and reinstall Windows, add some RAM.
I think he's worried about his stuff being deleted.
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 06:44:09 AM
Uh...this is my dads computer you dont think it will delete anything serious do you?
I did research it says reinstalling windows is a last resort and an all day affair(plus I lose all of my programs)
Also how to I reformat my hardrive and add RAM? Also I have a budget of 0 dollars and 0 cents :|
Stop looking at porn would be one way
Quote from: TheAnonymusElmo on October 28, 2007, 11:58:16 AM
Stop looking at porn would be one way
I got my virus from an email what the hell.... :|
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:35:13 AM
when you defrag your hard drive, you're basically compressing all of your files into a smaller space so that you have more space to work with.
Wrong. That isn't even close to what defragging is. Defragging reorganizes your files so they can be found faster. Imagine you have a desk full of papers all over. Defragging would be sorting and cleaning so that you can find them faster. There's no compression involved.
But yes, use CCleaner and clear all the poop out of your registry and cache. Also, you should get rid of all visual effects other than the Luna-themed bars and windows, and use Firefox with Fasterfox installed.
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
I did research it says reinstalling windows is a last resort and an all day affair(plus I lose all of my programs)
Also how to I reformat my hardrive and add RAM? Also I have a budget of 0 dollars and 0 cents :|
Backup all your stuff to another hard drive and reformat/reinstall. It's the best way to speed everything up.
get AVG and CCleaner
Quote from: Hiei on October 28, 2007, 01:07:29 PM
Quote from: Jono2 on October 28, 2007, 06:35:13 AM
when you defrag your hard drive, you're basically compressing all of your files into a smaller space so that you have more space to work with.
Wrong. That isn't even close to what defragging is. Defragging reorganizes your files so they can be found faster. Imagine you have a desk full of papers all over. Defragging would be sorting and cleaning so that you can find them faster. There's no compression involved.
But yes, use CCleaner and clear all the s*** out of your registry and cache. Also, you should get rid of all visual effects other than the Luna-themed bars and windows, and use Firefox with Fasterfox installed.
oh.
thanks for clarifying.
interesting...
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
I did research it says reinstalling windows is a last resort and an all day affair(plus I lose all of my programs)
Also how to I reformat my hardrive and add RAM? Also I have a budget of 0 dollars and 0 cents :|
Actually, reinstalling Windows only takes like an hour or two, but you do lose all your files and programs in the process.
If you actually want to...
1. Insert a CD that you should already have of Windows
2. Restart computer
3. You'll see a screen saying "Press a key to boot from CD. . . .", press a key ASAP
4. You'll see some options, select one similar to "Create new installation of Windows"
5. You'll see a partition manager. Tell it to delete anything that is already there then format the empty space into NTFS and select to use that partition
6. Do some stuff, mainly choosing options like language
7. Wait... a long time
8. ???
9. Profit!
Oh yeah, and adding RAM costs money.
An hour? More like 40 minutes. And you may need to set your BIOS to boot from the disc drive.
well you could work it harder
make it better
do it faster
makes us stronger
more than ever hour after
our work is never over
work it harder make it better do it faster makes us stronger
more than ever hour after our work is never over!
*cough*
yeah, or upgrade your RAM
Quote from: MARLUXIA on October 28, 2007, 11:54:00 AM
I did research it says reinstalling windows is a last resort and an all day affair(plus I lose all of my programs)
Also how to I reformat my hardrive and add RAM? Also I have a budget of 0 dollars and 0 cents :|
You could always back it up.
If you can't upgrade RAM, here are some tips
Start>Run>CleanMGR
That will compress old files, delete temp files no longer needed, and stuff like that.
Put XP in classic mode. It might be ugly, but it won't be as resource intensive.
Better yet, install linux. It runs much faster, and should take up less space.
Use other browsers, IM programs, Media players, etc.
If you're using AIM, MSN, Yahoo, or more than one messenger then get trillian or pidgin. Trillian alone takes up less memory than AIM, and supports more clients.
Start>My Computer>Local Disk>WINDOWS
Delete folders:
Start Menu
Clock
TASKMAN
Downloaded Program Files
Yeah, that will really speed it up, along with the other things people have said.
Use Flipendo.
Quote from: JMV290 on October 29, 2007, 02:29:01 PM
Better yet, install linux. It runs much faster, and should take up less space.
Xubuntu for the win.