Re: slow PC

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From: Michael Solomon \(MS-MVP Windows Shell/User\) (user_at_#notme.com)
Date: 03/19/04


Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 11:41:37 -0800

Start by making sure your antivirus software is up to date and run a scan on
your system.

Also, download, install and run Ad Aware:
www.lavasoftusa.com

Viruses and malware are common causes of the symptoms you describe, best to
rule them out as a cause before anything else.

-- 
Michael Solomon MS-MVP
Windows Shell/User
Backup is a PC User's Best Friend
DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
"bgide" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:105f301c40db8$41ede5f0$a101280a@phx.gbl...
> Im only using about 7GB of a 20GB hard drive.  Processor
> speed is 1.8Ghz, with 256Mb of RAM and PC is running very
> slow.  Im obviously not a "power user" but it takes 10-15
> mins. to boot up and several mins. to launch any
> application.  How can I speed up PC? 


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