Mike Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 My computer has been running very slooooowwwwllllyyyy lately, and I'm afraid some sort of virus/spyware may be to blame. I already have AVG Free and Spybot installed, both of which haven't detected anything. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might clean my system out a bit? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeloaves Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 crap cleaner: http://filehippo.com/download/9e7bd73cd3f2bc103c4811454ff9c693/download/ad-aware: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2007/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5&cdlpid=10045910 That should be a good start. You may want to invest in a good anti virus program like Kaspersky, Pc-Cillin, or Zone Alarm. Report back, or mail me if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks! I forgot to mention that I also have CleanUp. Is that the same as crap cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threeloaves Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks! I forgot to mention that I also have CleanUp. Is that the same as crap cleaner?Im not sure what CleanUp is. But the one i suggested is called CCleaner(Crap Cleaner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks TL. I'll give it a shot . I forgot about ad-aware. I used to have it and liked it a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 Sometimes older computers run slowly because the innards have accumulated a lot of dust, particularly the fan. Take the back off and clean the dust out with an old toothbrush. You can also try one of those compressed air cans. Do it in the garage or out on a porch. You will be removing a lot of dirt. If it is a windows box defrag it. Also make sure your virus software is updated. Back up your data too. Until you know what is going on and its fixed you may be in danger of losing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks, BW! My comp is older than a few of my relatives, so it may be time for a cleaning and defragging. My antivirus software is up-to-date and hasn't detected anything, so maybe this is more a case of "old age" and dust. I'll check it out. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I like to back up all data onto an external hard drive and wipe out the main drive and then reinstall programs. Computer always runs like lightning afterwards though it is kind of a pain in the a$$. Other than that, I use Zone Alarm (the pay version) A computer tech friend of mine also installed 'SuperAntiSpyware' onto my system, and it's free. He said it's good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Thanks, Jack! I love the name "SuperAntiSpyware." With a name like that, it must be good . I'll have to check it out. I haven't had a chance to do any work on it yet, but I'm making this Saturday my computer cleaning day. Good times! Nice avatar. Where was that pic taken? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Nice avatar. Where was that pic taken? no problem buddy. Hope it cleans your computer out. This avatar was taken at the top of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. The truck was parked at the Tree of Life in Patagonia, AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 Dude!! How did I not recognize that license plate??? What an awesome view at the top of Camelback Mountain. I've just gotten into hiking; there are so many great places to hike around here. On the 21st, I'll be hiking at the Grand Canyon. Here's hoping I'm in decent shape . Sorry about getting off-topic. That view was just so cool that I had to find out where it was. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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