Basic Computer Maintenance:?
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Try here:\n\nhttp://www.5starsupport.com/tutorial/basic_maint.htm
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i've had a look around google, but i couldn't find anything, so i suggest you get a phonebook and have a look for computer repair shops, they'll put you onto someone that can help, sorry, and goodluck\n\nR3dm0
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ go to this site and follow the if your computer runs slow
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use your computer's resource
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reformat the computer if you're that concerned about it.
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Make sure the computer shuts down properly.
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I maintain quite a few computers. Things like this happened to me in the past. Over the years I have learnt that trying to fix such a problem can be a waste of a lot of time. I keep images of my computers and do occassional back ups. I wipe out, re-install, put the data back on.\n\n\nSaves me, sometames, days.
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go to start and then to programs and then to accessories and then to system tools and then to disk clean up.the rest is self-explanatory\n\n\ncid
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There are a few places I would check. One is CNET and look at the downloads, there is freeware and shareware app's. Another site is Lifehacker which has suggestions on how to clean up, speed up, make your computer useful again. One utility that I found useful (costs 29.95 USD) was Ace Utilities (can be found on CNET). Seemed to help get rid of a lot of junk files, duplicates, allow managing startup programs etc.
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Try cleaning it with a Clean kit which you can find in computers shops. Good luck!
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Make sure you do system maintenance once a week or so.  Run Disc Cleanup on C drive - and make sure to run DeFrag.  Make sure to reboot after doing those two things (in that order).  Memory should be AT LEAST 512 if you want to use XP at any reasonable speed.  Of course, you really didn't tell me about your computer.  The more memory - the better.  If you computer is newer, a gig of ram is becoming standard (depending on the chip).\n\nPersonally, I use registry mechanic to clean my registry.  One more thing is that if you're using Norton, it is notorious for slowing down your computer.  I heard that PC-cillin is a good alternative.
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A good place to start is http://www.pcpitstop.com\nIt runs online with an ActiveX plugin. It tests your whole system and gives you a rundown on things.
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great tools...\n\nad-aware\nspybot seach & destroy\navast antivirus\nCCleaner\n\nalso... a compressed can of air and a microfiber cloth will do the trick too
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It sounds like you are doing a pretty good job.\n\nNow for maintenance -\n\nDefrag your computer once a month.\n\nDelete your temporary Internet files and Internet history once a week.\n\nRun Scan Disk once every two months.\n\nBackup your files on a regular basis.
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Go here and learn yourself!!\n\nA great article:\n\nhttp://www.onecomputerguy.com/performance_tips.htm
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ go here and follow the if your computer runs slow
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Ooooooooh \ntack it easy...\n 1) first make sure that every thing is fixed correctly and if necessary re-assemble the PC.\n 2) reset the BIOS (remove battery or by jumpier)\n 3) finally Chick the power supply (SMPS) connections or change it.\n\nGOOD LUCK