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Why is my computer slow? I bet you have asked yourself that very question time and time again. And for the most part, you probably just can not figure it out. Ask the guy next to you, and they probably don’t have the foggiest idea either. I mean, you may get the “spyware,virus†answer, but [...]

Choosing Anti-Anti-Virus Software Now that Windows Vista has been available for almost a month, the comparative performance benchmarks are in. Windows XP vs. Vista: The Benchmark Rundown (Tom’s Hardware) Windows Vista Performance Guide (Anandtech) It’s about what I expected; rough parity with the performance of Windows XP. Vista’s a bit slower in some areas, and [...]

A41202813 asked the Answer Line forum why his once quick PC is slowing down A number of issues can slow down a once fast PC. Here are some of the most common. An overloaded and fragmented hard drive. If your drive is too full (more than about 80 percent), or too fragmented (the two often [...]

My computer is slow after installing an anti-virus. Question: My computer is slow after installing an anti-virus. Answer: After any anti-virus scanner has been installed in a computer, it will be loaded into the computers memory each time the computer boots. This is done to help protect your computer at all times, from any threat. [...]

All of a sudden my once-fast computer behaves as if a ton of molasses took over its innards. How can I get my speed back? Oded Degani, Calabasas, California There are several possible causes for your PC slowdown–and as many solutions. First, back up your Registry as a safety precaution; browse to “How Do I [...]

How to Conduct Virus Repair The internal files of your computer are very essential to its operation. From system memory to the registry, these areas are used to process the actions of the machine and all programs installed on it. Aside from hackers looking for passwords and access codes, a virus poses the biggest threat [...]

10. Use common sense. It’s always better to err on the side of safety. If you’re unsure about an attachment, delete it. Especially if it’s from a source you don’t recognize. If there are tempting animations on a site that look highly unprofessional, don’t download them. 9. Scan files for viruses before using them. This [...]

Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP. PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS! You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled ‘Invitation’ OR ONE CALLED ‘POSTCARD,’ Regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens [...]

A follow up to my last post after doing a bit more testing and research. The power supply was not at fault in my case. I went to CompUSA and had them test the power supply and it was fine. I then began checking the system part by part. First I took out one of [...]