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ivanoe

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    SLOW PC
    « on: September 17, 2018, 02:15:55 AM »
     
       PC is running very slow on all websites even my emails.it can take 30/40 secs to load up.can you recommend a programe
       for speeding it up /or cleaning it up.there are lots out there but can i trust them.  or what would you suggest.

      hope you can help.

    Allan

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    Re: SLOW PC
    « Reply #1 on: September 17, 2018, 05:21:26 AM »
    1) Do not use any 3rd party apps that claim the ability to speed up or clean your computer
    2) Is it only slow when browsing? If so, is that with all browsers (Firefox, IE, Opera, etc) or just one?

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    Re: SLOW PC
    « Reply #2 on: September 17, 2018, 05:26:07 AM »
    Check your connection @ speedtest.net
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    Re: SLOW PC
    « Reply #3 on: September 17, 2018, 04:11:33 PM »
    Slow Computer? It may not be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smoothly.
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    ivanoe

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      Re: SLOW PC
      « Reply #4 on: September 20, 2018, 03:24:36 AM »
       
        Hello again did as suggested ,and did a speed test ,not sure what i should be getting but what i am getting is about,
      4 mbps  tried on several sites and they are all round about the same. dose that sound bad.i dont want to ring sky yet because it costs a fortune.    Also tried your suggestion Superdave, went through everything you said cant really tell if it as suceeded,
      but will give it time
         anyway thanks again for helping me .