Computer probs

[Rolla_Rolla']

running vista. dont know much else. . another prob is that when on internet explorer, it sometimes wont load a page, and then i have to shut down all internet explorer windows and start it again. its so annoying. thanks

theres your first problem, Vista, its SHI-

your second problem is IE, run Mozilla Firefox instead, its better ;DD

and 94 processes at one time, is a bit much, im only running just over the 40 mark,

 

[coolvxss]

I much prefer firefox, but my sis said when she installed it, it said norton doesnt suport firefox so not protected or something. What would the reason be for having so many processes running? when havnt put much on computer or anything. its still new and got not much installed on it at all.

 

[Rolla_Rolla']

why pay for programs ? when you can get ones that do the same thing for free ;DD , AVG - Free anti virus software, supports everything,

its not nessicarily the only thing that could be making all these processes run at start up, have you checked what programs (.exe) are actually running at start up ?

if you go into windows defender, and check ur start up programs, you might be able to disable some of them that u wouldnt need, EG. MSN ?

 

[delcowizzid]

man im sitting here running 28 processes edit some autostart entrys im no fan of vista so cant help there

 

[Galixia]

easy way to stop programs from starting up just run "msconfig" type it straight into your search thingy in the start menu and goto the startup tab and unselect what you dont want to start automaticly when you start your computer

 

[holdensupporter2005]

Firstly, remove the horrible software called "Nortons".
Next download AVG Antivirus, you can either get the free version or the professional version which has more features.
Download and run the norton removal tool ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe
Also download and run "Windows Cleanup"
Windows Vista Automatically Defragments the HDD on a regular basis.

The problem with Premade PC's such as HP, Dell, etc. is that they often come preloaded with "Bloatware" lots of extra software and utilities that are not needed or required and typically slow the PC down to a crawl.
Your best option would be to get your local computer store to format the pc and reload it just with Windows and the programs that you need.

 

[Galixia]

Firstly, remove the horrible software called "Nortons".

lol i was thinking that too but some people really like it for some reason... slowed down my computer and cause errors also the same problem with a heap of my mates but some people i know have run it without any problems

 

[Tim Smtih]

why pay for programs ? when you can get ones that do the same thing for free ;DD , AVG - Free anti virus software, supports everything, /QUOTE]

Free means nothing but trouble when it comes to computers and the internet. If you have no support, therefore constantly being updated and reinforced against the latest viruses and threats from a reliable source you are more than likely to come into trouble. The older and less supported anti-virus programs have probably already been "hacked" by those same people that create these viruses. I wouldn't trust them, i wouldn't like to lose 500Gb of data for the sake of a few dollars.

 

[MyBabyVR]

Get a program called crap cleaner, which will help get rid of stuff you dont need.
Keep in mind you can select as little or as much that you want it to do, based on your knowledge. This should 'help' towards keeping the computer faster, but might not be the be all and end all of your problem.

CCleaner - Update

lol stealthy. defraggin or friggin if you like would and should fix the problem lol...