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March 1st, 2009 14:00

computer slow and locks up

I have had this computer for a while and have never really been happy with the speed.  I dont know a lot about them.   Any way its getting worse.  My explorer locks ups. It won't close and sometimes i have to shut power off and restart.  It's also very slow. I was wonder if anyone had an idea why. virus, worm whatever. i have no idea.

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March 1st, 2009 14:00

I would clear out your cache, cookies and temp internet files.  Also download a spyware program, scan your hd and remove all critical objects.  This will improve the comps performance.  While your at it, defragment your hd.

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March 1st, 2009 14:00

Hi juliejean7, and welcome:

Many things can slow down your PC apart from malware. A good checklist of tips to improve your PC's health (and speed) can be found here:
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm

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