Re: HIS RECEIVED FILES GOING VERY VERY SLOWLY

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oisin wrote:

> my sons received files folder is giving problems..just recently when
> he clicks on the folder and trys to open up a file everyhing slows
> down dramatically and subsequently all computer actions.Restarting
> solves problem UNTIL he goes into received folder again
> he has laptop with only one gigabyte left on disk
> this is totally
> puzzling..gratful
> for any help

Your son seriously needs to clean up his computer and make more room on
the hard drive. You don't say how old your son is, but if he is a
teenager - or even a young adult - there is a good possibility his
computer is full of malware. Here are some links to help you:

Slow or Sluggish Computer:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)

Malware:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

Malke
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