What are the best PC Maintenance tools to use for my computer? (running Windows XP)?
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If you don't already use Norton 2006, go to Google, and type in Google Pack and click on the first link.  When it asks you the choices to download, choose he free trial version of Norton, don't worry, this is affiliated with Google and is safe to download.  Also go to http://www.safernetworking.com and download Spybot- S&D, do this after you get Norton.  And finally, go to Microsoft Update page for XP, and download Microsoft Ant-Spyware Beta, it is one of thier most popular.\n(note: not all of these are needed, but I use them and my PC is still fast)
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CrapCleaner is good software for cleaning the registry, and it's free.  I also use System Mechanic.\n\nWhat error messages are you getting online?
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Win XP, that means you have System restore, use it, \nAccesories--------->System Tools------------>System restore.
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Have you got an XP cd? Boot from this and do a repair installation. It will check for missing files and replace them
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I think http://pcpitstop.com can get you started.\n\nAlso make sure you have a decent anti-spyware program to keep your PC clean.  Ad-Aware and Spybot Search and Destroy are a couple of good free ones.  I recommend Spyware Doctor for around $30.
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http://www.ccleaner.com/ \nClean everything from that program\n\nReinstalling XP safely:\nhttp://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
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XP W/ SP 2 IS ACTUALLY (man, that's annoying) quite stable.  With problems like that I'd try reinstalling Windows--this'll give you a fresh install and wipe out stuff running in the background.  If same thing happens with fresh install you probably have a hardware problem.
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Well, do the following:\n1. Use 'ace utilities' to remove junk files and correct registries.\n\n2. Use tuneup utilities 2004 or 2006 to fine tune your windows (XP).\n\n3. Always scan for any spywares or addwares in your computer... the best for that is McAfee...(all I can say about it is, its cracked version is available...if you know were to check!)\n\n4. Then ofcourse Defragment your computer every often and try using NTFS partition for C drive, if you are using Xp 0r 2000 pro.\n\n5. Try not to load too many programs at start-up(only load your antivirus software, nothing else...)\n\n6. Always have a good ventilation for your CPU (this is very important.)\n\n7. And finally good hardwares really boost your system performance.
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Try checking these out:\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=302082\nhttp://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=142682\nhttp://labmice.techtarget.com/windows2000/usermgmt.htm\n\nAlso there are a lot of tools you can access more easily including users if you set up a Microsoft Maintenance Console ( mmc ). The set up is a bit lengthy but once you have it going it holds all of your commonly used tools ( snap-ins ) like "Groups and Users" and accessing it after you set it up and save it is a breeze. You can even add an icon for your personalized console to the task bar. See the links below.
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There is no program available that will automatically do this. You need to either know the make and model of your original computer, or the statistics such as processor speed, hard drive space, and amount of RAM. You can see the minimum system requirements for Windows XP at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.mspx
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Nlite is the best for customizing XP setup. It is a free program:\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/nLite.shtml
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Use Scan Disk within XP, Then run Disk Cleanup.
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Two tools should help you with determining your CD key of a running / working XP machine.\n\nhttp://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder.shtml\nhttp://www.skaro.net/cd-keyreader\n\nEnjoy!\n-KOZ\nComputer networking phoenix\nhttp://www.arizona-computer-repair.com/
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VERY GOOD IDEA!  ME is crappy.  Just be sure not to forget Service Pack 2 on your new XP machine.  I would recommend you start with a clean install.  Good luck.
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You should have no problems whatever with current files, accounts, etc.  It is always a good idea to back-up your system on external media (data DVD, CD, External HD, etc...)  \n\nWhatever you do...do not turn off power (power-cycle) your computer while updating...even at the end of the instalation process...you must let it shut-down (it will prompt you at the appropriate time to do this or do it itself) and boot up or XP will no longer work.  It trashes the System32/config files.  you have to repair from the intall CD...and you then may loose the "my documents" portion of your system.  \n\nI don't mean to scare you with doom and gloom, but if you have a system that came with Xp on the HD on a "Secret Partition" then you will need find a viable copy of XP or Buy one...because Microsoft will laugh at you if you call them with this particular problem.
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Buy a Dell they have a better reputation.  PC's run XP, they no longer really come with MS-DOS or Windows 95/98 (which ran on top of MS-DOS) any more!
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I would recommend the products of the following company.\nThey meet your requirements of monitoring pc activity and being undetectable.\n\nhttp://www.spectorsoft.com