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SuperDave

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Re: major problems with computer speed. Need big time help
« Reply #30 on: April 18, 2012, 12:23:06 PM »
That looks good. If there are no other issues, we can do some cleanup.

To uninstall ComboFix

  • Click the Start button. Click Run. For Vista: type in Run in the Start search, and click on Run in the results pane.
  • In the field, type in ComboFix /uninstall


(Note: Make sure there's a space between the word ComboFix and the forward-slash.)

  • Then, press Enter, or click OK.
  • This will uninstall ComboFix, delete its folders and files, hides System files and folders, and resets System Restore.
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Clean out your temporary internet files and temp files.

Download TFC by OldTimer to your desktop.

Double-click TFC.exe to run it.

Note: If you are running on Vista, right-click on the file and choose Run As Administrator

TFC will close all programs when run, so make sure you have saved all your work before you begin.

* Click the Start button to begin the cleaning process.
* Depending on how often you clean temp files, execution time should be anywhere from a few seconds to a minute or two.
* Please let TFC run uninterrupted until it is finished.

Once TFC is finished it should restart your computer. If it does not, please manually restart the computer yourself to ensure a complete cleaning.
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Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

•Click Start Now

•Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.

•Click Start

•Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
•Update anything listed.
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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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SpywareBlaster- Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

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Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It may not be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly.
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    Re: major problems with computer speed. Need big time help
    « Reply #31 on: April 20, 2012, 12:53:03 PM »
    Okay.  I have completed everything.  Computer runs so much better than before.  Thanks for all of your help!  Sincerely.
    Now can I uninstall any of the programs you had me install throughout this cleanup process?

    Also, would you suggest me incresing my RAM?  I only have 2GB. 

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    Re: major problems with computer speed. Need big time help
    « Reply #32 on: April 20, 2012, 04:28:25 PM »
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    would you suggest me incresing my RAM?  I only have 2GB.
    Vista only requires 1 Gb so you should be good with 2.

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    Now can I uninstall any of the programs you had me install throughout this cleanup process?
    Yes. You should consider keeping SAS and MBAM. Update them and run them on a regular basis.

    You're welcome. I will lock this thread. If you need it re-opened, please send me a pm.
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