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08-20-09, 05:53 PM #13
Re: Computer issues.
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Clean Up
Check EVERYTHING, hit OK.
Then,
Start>Programs>Accessories>System Tools>Disk Defragmenter
and run it.
You'd be suprised how much space you can free up.
You can also,
Start>My Computer.
Right click on your "C" drive.
Select Properties.
Go to the Tools tab.
Under Error Checking, click Check Now.
Check EVERYTHING, hit Start.
That's where I always start when my computer starts running slower.
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08-20-09, 09:34 PM #14Re: Computer issues.
I'd check out msconfig also - you can see what starts-up every time your PC loads up windows. Usually if it's full of spyware and malware and other crap, there will be a startup service for it guaranteed!
Start -> Run -> type "ms config" then press Enter
Click Startup Tab -> expand the far left column
Also check your processes
Press Ctrl + Shift + Escape
Click Processes tab
If this is unfamiliar territory than EVERYTHING will be unknown to you
Note the # of processes you have running when the machine is at idle (bottom left corner)
If unsure about what a process does, search it on http://www.processlibrary.com/
These are some maintenance tasks you can do before deciding to reformat and good for regular performance knowledge and maintenance. Also a great way to create an image, if you ever get tired of reformatting and decide to re-image instead!
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08-21-09, 12:21 AM #15Re: Computer issues.
You could also try a system restore (if you have it turned on) and restore your system to an earlier date (like the first one it saved). This could eliminate a bunch of the slowness you have been having.
A fresh install is always the best thing to do. If the drive is really bad, I would recommend wiping it to 0s and starting fresh. A good rule of thumb for a gaming PC is to do a reinstall every 8-12 months. This keeps the crud off of your drive and your system running smooth as silk.
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