Fastest way to speed up computer???

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The computer my kids use is really slowing down.

I've deleted the temporary internet files.

What's my next step?

I remember someone recommending CC Cleaner...should I give that a shot? When I went to run it I thought it said it would delete files...is that ok?

Thanks for any help.
 
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Don't have Norton.

Will run CC Cleaner.

Thanks to you both.

Any other suggestions welcome.
 
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When I click start up, do I...

When I click start up, do I...

Hit

Normal
Diagnostic
Selective

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dawgball said:
Remove Norton Anti-Virus.
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:nono:

i have norton and my computer breezes like turning the channel on the tv plus has saved my ass from viruses many times.
 
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delete temp internet files
run adaware or similar
defrag
get rid of the shitload of programs you have running in the background by doing what kanuck said.
 
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MadJack said:
:nono:

i have norton and my computer breezes like turning the channel on the tv plus has saved my ass from viruses many times.
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I'm glad it's working for you, but the general consensus on the product is pretty bad from IT people. It sucks more resources than it saves. The program that people have recommended here is a better option. Norton just scored big (much like windows) by getting auto-installed on everyone's machine. Great marketing.

Here is the common theme on Norton:

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/securi...orton-AntiVirus-/0,130061744,139166688,00.htm
 
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dawgball said:
I'm glad it's working for you, but the general consensus on the product is pretty bad from IT people. It sucks more resources than it saves. The program that people have recommended here is a better option. Norton just scored big (much like windows) by getting auto-installed on everyone's machine. Great marketing.

Here is the common theme on Norton:

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/securi...orton-AntiVirus-/0,130061744,139166688,00.htm
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norton is a hog on memory, get avg.. it's free and best anti-virus out there (last 3 years, tested by 2 very reputable sites).

there are several threads about making your cpu faster, do a search under spyware
 
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DR STRANGELOVE said:
norton is a hog on memory, get avg.. it's free and best anti-virus out there (last 3 years, tested by 2 very reputable sites).

there are several threads about making your cpu faster, do a search under spyware
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i can't imagine my computer running faster but i'll check it out. and this thing is 4 years old :shrug:
 
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My computer was dogging out to the point where I was going to reformat and reinstall everything or get a new one. I uninstalled the AT&T software that came with the new DSL service and everything's ok now. I was thrilled that it was something so simple.
 
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All of the programs that run when you first turn on your computer will no longer start until you start them yourself. (ex: AIM, yahoo messenger)
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Is there a place you can pick and chose the programs that start automatically? If i were to stop them all by doing the said procedure what are some standard things that would be disabled?
 
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