Simple Solutions

[Blitze105]

Here are some simple solutions to everday problems.
(mods plz move this if u feel it should go some where else)

You should download ONE of these. (That implies if u do NOT have an antivirus.) PM Blitze105, if you are not sure.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download1968.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download886.html
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Definitly use a firewall. Here is a link for a free one.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download388.html
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Here are some free scanners for spyware and adware.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=2471
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=3155
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download506.html
http://www.spychecker.com/program/coolwebshredder.html
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Now that u have all that, you should try free, online scans!
www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs/default.asp?cid=9059
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
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Can't get a website to open? Try this:
If u have IE: tools> internet options> you'll see a box labeled temporary files> delete files... (THIS WILL NOT HURT UR COMPUTER)
If u have FX: tools>options...>privacy (on the left)> cache>highlight>clear
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Will your computer not boot?
Try safe mode. Hit F8 as u boot up, over and over again. It will ask you if you'd like to try safe mode, say yes.
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Want to know if a file is safe?
http://www.fileresearchcenter.com/applicationlist.html?listtype=ALL&category=a
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Does your computer keep slowing down?
cntrl+alt+del, proccesses, then go watch the one that has the highest number next to it. Post on here and some one will help or u can google it and try to find answers that way.
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Is your computer just slow?
1. Defrag try O&O or diskeeper, or even the default windows one.
2. Delete your prefetch folder every few months.. mycomputer>c>windows>prefetch (delete whats IN it)
3. You should have bout 512 ram for Windows XP.
4. Do not have an OVERLY crowded desktop. (icon wise)
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I also recomend NOT using Internet Explorer. Try these:
www.getfirefox.com
www.opera.com
http://www.avantbrowser.com/download.html
I prefer firefox but i dont care which you use all are better than IE. If you don't know what your doing, that goes double. If you decide firefox, click tools -> extensions -> get more extensions. Then download what makes u happy.
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Here is the order I install stuff, when i do a format.
Windows -> SP2 -> Updates -> Firewall, antivirus -> Then Misc Stuff (such as games)
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Normal Maintenance
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All computers need maintenance, as most of us know. Here are some simple things to do.
- Defrag your system atleast once a week.
- Run scans for viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, etc
- If you are trusting with yourself, touch something metal, and take your computer case off. Then clean it out with a canister of air. (I suggest not using a flamable one.)
- You can also get this program and use it every few months. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download2495.html
- If your internet is slowing down alot, or not loading some pages, clean your cache. To do this, doulbe click on your Internet Icon. Then go to tools -> options -> clean cache (delete files)
- It can also slow your computer to have to many desktop icons, i suggest keeping the number low.

 

[Blitze105]

to lazy to delete the post i made here.. so its edited out

 

[Blitze105]

did this help any one? that i gave the link to?

 

[Nubius]

I suggest Avant browser over the ones you listed....it's like IE as simplicity and look goes, but is better, and I find it way better than firefox and haven't used opera so no comment there....but avast is nice as it'll keep all the windows in one spot instead of the task bar like most web browsers.

Also Avast is a great free virus scanner, not sure if you listed that

 

[Blitze105]

well nubius, if you would be so kind to give me a link to the Avant browser id be more than happy to add it there
thanx for the suggestion ill add it in

oh and avast is on there

 

[Static_11]

ne chance for a sticky here???

 

[Nubius]

http://www.avantbrowser.com/download.html

 

[Blitze105]

I added it, thank you nubius.

 

[Blitze105]

added the changes SkyHi.

 

[heidi]

awesome, thanks for doing that!