Posted August 17, 2006 Hi everyone, I need some help to speed up my computer, it used to be fine but just latley it has been getting slower by the minute. I need a good scanner, something that can get rid of any spyware and viruses but a free version for now :/. If theres anything else you think I could do that would be a great help! Ive tried defragmenting... but it didn't do much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 17, 2006 Get a new engine. try a disk cleanup, also, ctrl-alt-del and go to performance, see how much CPU you're using, also, go to processes, see if there are any BG programs that you don't want Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 17, 2006 Download these for free and run them one at a time: Adaware Spybot What anti virus guard do you use? I have recently found AVG and it is great, I know others here use it to. AVG Free Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 17, 2006 Viva-la-AVG! Also, stop browsing porn without spyware detector thingy (basically AVG) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 17, 2006 Check your start-up registry. (assuming its win xp) Start > Run > type in "msconfig" > startup Uncheck all the programs you dont need to start when you boot up your pc. Leave necessary system32 .exe's and antivirus etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 18, 2006 Run CCleaner. Run BeClean. Defragment your hard drive. Install Windows Defender. Go to Microsoft Update and install everything they offer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 18, 2006 These guys all speak the truth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 18, 2006 Thanks for your help guys, I'm going to do all of that, and if I download AVG should I get rid of my anti virus I have now? Its avira. Thanks for your help guys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 18, 2006 Yes, make sure it is completely removed. Some anti virus programs require you to get a uninstall.exe from the website so that virus's can't uninstall your scanner. And make sure you reboot between taking the old one off and putting the new one on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 18, 2006 AVG is awesome, make sure you get the latest updates. (Any idea why AVG delets BitTorrent all the time?) Oh btw, bstmte, I love your userbar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 Thanks for your help everyone! Ive got AVG now, and got the adaware, scanned with both and its took ages but it detected tons of stuff, and ive go rid of most of it, ive already got spybot so i'll use that in a mo, and defragment my computer. And I thought you might like it Chris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 Make sure you update all your scanners before you use them! You should try defragging your computer too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 Personally i reformat my pc every 6 months of so, helps keep it at a good speed. though i probably wouldnt recommend it unless youve done it a few times before and have multiple backups of everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 I don't know about you, but the only protection i need so far is Service Pack 2 and an up-to-date windows. Since i got it, my need for anti-malware programs has been nullified. As long as you take care browsing teh pr0n. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 I don't know about you, but the only protection i need so far is Service Pack 2 and an up-to-date windows.Since i got it, my need for anti-malware programs has been nullified. As long as you take care browsing teh pr0n. What? You need an anti-virus program. Doesn't Windows Security Centre shout at you for not having one installed? The best virus protection is to buy a Mac :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 The best virus protection is to buy a Linux :P QFT I would recommend Avast! over AVG as it looks cooler and AVG has that annoying pig thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 I used Avast! for a while but it kept corrupting on me (on multiple machines) so I gave it up for AVG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted August 20, 2006 Linux? Mac? I'd rather have a virus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
