Written on
June 18, 2010
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Kay
Have a slow PC? Want to get rid of the problems that you are facing with your computer? Once you know what is causing your problem, and what some of the issues are that have lead to the current state that your computer is in, you’ll be able to get rid of any issues that are causing the poor performance that you are experiencing. A slow PC does not have to exist as there are actions you can take to create safer and more efficient working environment.
You may have a slow PC if you suddenly begin to notice random happenings such as programs opening up on their own. This is often a common occurrence when you have adware or malware programs on your machine which can trigger random internet browser pop ups that constantly annoy you. These types of issues may appear to be completely random and are not the result of any command or action that you took on your own. These types of issues can cause problems with regard to the performance of your computer and create a slow PC that you are left to deal with.
You could also begin to see completely random system errors which may be the direct result of registry errors that have built up on your slow PC. Registry errors are caused by a number of issues and can greatly reduce the quality of your computing experience by constantly creating annoying errors that seem to pop up out of nowhere.
If you are confident that you are able to pinpoint the problems on your slow PC, then you will have a much better chance at fixing the issues that you can find. This will help to make your slow PC faster and much more usable. One example would be low disk space. One way to identify disk space is by simply viewing the properties of say your C drive. From here you’ll be able to tell how much free space you have on your computer. If you are running out, then you may want to consider doing some house cleaning in order to gain more space for faster processing and a better chance at improving your slow PC performance.
If you want to avoid having problems with a slow PC and want to continue to have a computer that performs efficiently, is fast, and is consistent when it comes to reliability, then you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the common errors that many users experience on a daily basis, and then also become familiar with the tips and steps for eliminating those errors so you are not left with a slow PC.
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Written on
June 5, 2010
by
Kay
It appears that the arrival of Microsoft’s Windows 7 has been a successful one because of the eagerness that most have had to get the new system into their homes and onto their PCs. Perhaps the reason behind this is because of the failures that were experienced with Vista, or the anticipation by XP users to get a new system after they skip the next generation (Vista). Many users kept XP because of the fact that there were so many issues with Vista, so now you have a large number of XP users out there who will be going from their current system to Windows 7.
There are many reasons why one should switch to the Windows 7 operating system. Some of them have to do with businesses, and some of the reasons are completely unrelated to business activity. Companies typically like to purchase the systems in mass quantities which gives them the opportunity to save some money during the process of a full upgrade. Smaller and mid size businesses perhaps are not so fortunate as larger companies and don’t see as much of a savings so there upgrade process may be a little more costly. The fact of the matter is that it may be more cost effective to simply upgrade the operating system onto the existing hardware instead of purchasing brand new machines with the new OS installed on them. So a lot of times this is what companies will opt for.
It’s important that you determine whether or not your hardware will be able to handle Windows 7 or not and there are a few ways you can go about doing so. If your systems are not prepared for the switch or do not meet the minimum requirements, then your going to run into issues and could potential incur more expenses by having to upgrade hardware and other requirements.
So how can you tell if your system is compatible? Microsoft has provide a handy tool that will allow you to scan your system to see if it is Windows 7 ready or not. This tool is called the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Tool. This tool will give you the opportunity of identifying applications that may or may not work with the new operating system.
When you’re ready for the upgrade, you can begin to plan out the steps for the switch, but before you do you’ll want to make sure you address any hardware or necessary updates that need to take place. You may be able to find driver updates for devices that appear to be incompatible, which would prevent you from having to replace them all together.
If you have software that is no longer usable on the new operating system, you have the option of using XP mode in order to continue to make use of that software. When you run in XP mode, you are running a virtual versions of XP so any software that you used on your old OS can still be used in Windows 7 in XP Mode.
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Written on
June 3, 2010
by
Kay
When dealing with a slow PC, sometimes the question of whether or not a new machine should be purchased instead of attempting fix the old one often comes up. The truth is there are pros and cons to both solutions and chances are you’ll have to make that very decision at some point in your lifetime if you work with computers enough.
In the event that you choose to repair the slow PC that you currently have over buying a completely new one, then you’ll have to develop a plan that you can follow that to know what steps you are going to take in order to fix the issues on your current machine. This could include a number of different activities from eliminating registry errors, to dealing with disk space shortages and having to expand your memory. The good news is that all of the errors can be fixed and will not require that you go out and buy a new machine, you’ll just need a little knowledge to understand what has to be done in order to fix the issues with your slow PC. This method will usually turn out to be less costly in the long run.
There are plenty of things you can do to fix your slow PC including performing routine system scans for any errors that may exists, analysis for any viruses that may be present, typical windows updates, and much more. These are all routine activities that when completed on a consistent basis, can help identify and fix common issues that may be causing your slow PC.
The other option that you have is to go out and buy a brand new machine, which would eliminate the need for you to have to perform the different tasks mentioned above. If you can afford it, then this option may be a much easier solution because you will be able to completely avoid having to deal with fixing up your old slow PC because you will have started completely fresh with a new one. Also another thing to mention about buying a new PC is that you are also investing in newer technology that may be far more advanced than the technology that exists on your current computer. This could mean faster more powerful processing, as well as an increased number of added features that can be used to make you more productive that if you were to stick with your old slow PC.
The question of whether or not you should purchase a new computer and not fix up your old one really ends up being a question of whether or not you want to pay for a new one. It’s up to you to decide which you would prefer.
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Written on
May 30, 2010
by
Kay
If you think that you have got an issue with your network at home, there are number of things you can do to diagnose the problem, if there indeed is a problem that you need to deal with.
One thing you can do first is to see if you can find any type of solution by using the Windows network troubleshooting wizard. This is one of the fastest ways that you can locate solutions to your problems, but in many cases are likely to not turn up anything at all. One area that you can focus on within the wizard is the area dedicated to issues regarding not being able to find computers on home networks.
A possible theory to not being able to see computers on your home network would be the fact that your firewall may be blocking communications, making it impossible for any networking to take place. Turn off the firewalls of each computer on the network and then see if they are able to interact at this point. If they are, then problem solved, if not, then the firewall is not the culprit here.
At this point you’ll want to go ahead and turn each PC firewall back on again since we know that this is not the issue. You can now move on to other methods of identifying why your home network does not work.
In order for computers to be able to see each other on a home network, they must be part of the same work group, which if this isn’t the case, then your computers will not be able to see other devices on the network. You’ll want to check the workgroup of each PC by going to the System menu to locate this property.
You also have to make sure that sharing is on so that computers on the network can share files, and perform other activities that may need to be performed. You can adjust the sharing settings to increase or decrease the access levels of the groups that your computers are in. You can tell when a folder or file is being shared because the icon will have two hands located just beneath it which will appear to be cupped underneath the icon as if they were offering it to someone as a gift.
After trying these options and your computers still cannot see each other on the network, then there is something else that you can try to get them to work together. You can simply open up an explorer window, and in the address bar type the computers network path. If successful, the computer should show up in the list of available drives and at this point you can go about performing any tasks with that machine that you need to perform.
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Written on
May 28, 2010
by
Kay
Perhaps the most incontinent thing that can happen to you when you’re working on your computer is when a particular software program goes haywire and spikes your computers CPU usage, therefore causing everything else to come to a standstill. Diagnosing the issue can sometimes be a tricky task if you’re not sure what you’re looking for.
What you’ll want to do before anything else is try and eliminate the chance that it could be some sort of virus infiltrating your machine. If it is some sort of Malware, then you’ll want to eliminate it as quickly as possible.
If it is a virus, that means that it has broken into your system and needs to be eliminated. You can attempt to use SUPERAntiSpyware or Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware tools to try and eliminate the issue before you try anything else.
After you’ve completed the system scans that each tool can perform, review the results for any clues. If nothing is found, then you probably don’t have a virus and can move on to the next lead for your slowness problems. You may want to analyze your system registry next to determine if it contains any errors. You can use a number of tools to scan your registry for errors. These tools will identify potential issues within your registry which will give you a good idea of what may need to be fixed.
If this doesn’t work, then the source of your problem still remains a mystery and you’ll have to try and identify when the problem started. You’ll have to try and remember if there were any major system activities during which something could have happened.
You may also want to try and remember if you had any particular applications running at the time, or if your computer was basically idle. Going forward you’ll want to keep track of what you are doing before, during, and after something like this happens so that you can begin to build supporting data that will hopefully lead to an explanation as to why this is happening.
The task manager is a great tool that you can use to identify what processes may be eating up your CPU at any given time. You can sort this list by the CPU usage to get an idea of what is drawing the most memory, and when your computer begins to slow down again, you can take a look at this list to see which program is the problem.
When you’ve identified the problem program, you can either try and fix it, or completely remove it all together. Whatever your decision, you will have eliminated your slow PC issues once and for all.
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