can anyone advise a pc novice? my pc slowd down and need some guidance?
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download spybot, adaware, and ccleaner they are free at download.com, install then, update them and clean your computer up, you will be amazed, at the new speed you get back, and with spybot, when you install it and update it, make sure you immunize it, and every time you update immunize again, it portects you from getting stuff it know about back
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If you haven't already, you should defrag and run an anti-virus program (even the free one at lavasoft.com, ad-aware is good).  Whenever my computer slows down, I do this and it seems to run faster.
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http://www.pcpitstop.com/ is a good start, was better if you post more details so we can help more
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I highly endorse what Scott and Daniel said, but also like Goswin said, if you can muster up some geek courage you might also try a different operating system.  Try a Linux varient, several of them are really easy to install, load desktop environments by default and have decent compatibility with the hardware you're probably running.  And they don't bog down your computer.  Ubuntu and Red Hat both come to mind.
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The behavior you are describing is serious and is probably related either to a configuration with your motherboard, a problem with the CPU or similar.\n\nYou should definitely return it for service.
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Try removing the programs in your start-up menu, then run a defrag, check for viruses, run an ad-ware and spy-ware check... if all else fails upgrade your RAM. X
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You might have too many programs installed. Your RAM and CPU Usage must've gone HIGH tending to delay your "SHUT DOWN" process. Try Uninstalling few programs which you don't require. BEST thing is "SYSTEM RESTORE" i.e. restore it to an earlier date when your Computer ran faster.\n\nSTART>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>SYSTEM TOOLS>SYSTEM RESTORE...
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If your computer is running slowly, I suggest you click the link provided below to download, read, and follow instructions in this guide.  Unless there is a problem with your hardware (dying HDD, for example) then I GUARANTEE reading this guide will help.  Your system will be faster than it was when you first pulled it out of the box and set it up.\n\nhttp://www.tweakguides.com/TGTC.html
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have you deleted files , scaned your disk , did a disk clean up, defragged lately.. those things can slow the comp down, if not done weekly.. maybe you need more ram.. did you update before you ran your virus scan.. sometimes all you need 2 do is reboot.. bummer eh
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could be something wrong with your PC
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If you have internet explorer - TOOLS\ninternet options - delete temp files - ok\n\nhow long has it been since you defragged your computer\n..I do it weekly)\nand check disk for errors - monthly\n\nshould help your performance - AND\n\nhow many programs are you running at one time\n<CTRL> <ALT>  delete \nchoose Task manager - and close anything that you are not using\nuses up your RAM (how much do you have)\nmy game computer has 2 gig of RAM\n\nbest of luck
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I Suggest you If You can Format your PC. Do it Once.\nIt is the best way to optimize or Speed up PC.\n\nThe other things which I suggest to install a good PC optimizing software. I like Tuneup Utilities. You can have its trial free for 30 days Just search Google.\n\n\nSome Tips to Speed it up is.\n\n* Remove items from your startup.\n* Decrease the colour depth to 16 bit if it is 32 bit.\n* Swith on to Windows Classic Theme.\n* Dont use any image on Desktop if you want maximum performance.\n\nIf you find any Difficulty in performing any step than you can post a message at my Yahoo 360 page. whose address is given in My Profile.
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There can be alot of reasons why your computer is running really slow. You might want to get someone to come out to the house and take a look at it. If you have all of your information backed up you might want to reload the OS. Go to your computer manufacturers web site and you will be able to get the instructions from there.
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maybe overheat issue try using motherboard monitor program to check the temperature of the system and do some burn in test on specific hardware such as cpu, ram, graphic card as game does put a good amount of stress on those hardware
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Run a Spyware scan, which is probably the number one reason for a slow computer these days.  The Yahoo toolbar has a good one, powered by Pest Patrol.  There are other free ones available at http://www.download.com/  The best two free ones IMO are Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D.\n\nAfter you run one or more of these, also do a virus check, a disk defrag and other tweaks, and you should be back to normal.  If ALL ELSE fails, back up what you can, and reinstall Windows.  If that doesn't work, it's a hardware problem.\n\nGood luck!
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ go to this site and follow the if your computer runs slow
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Whats your question?\ngo ahead and install it... it's going to slow your ols os down to amost nothing.....