Indo ShakermakeR
Oasis Roadie
"Operator, give me the number for 911!!" - Homer Simpson
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Post by Indo ShakermakeR on Jul 15, 2004 12:47:29 GMT -5
this is just a copy of a reply dat i posted in "MSN n Hotmail"
its just some really basic easy stuff dat will keep u outta the trouble wen using ur pc, here we go... (if something doesnt make sense, thats probably coz i jsut copy n paste my reply in "MSN and Hotmail" thread.. )
Its ALWAYS a good idea to do the following:
DELETE internet HISTORY files (go to tools, internet options, clear history)
DELETE COOKIES/CACHES (im using Windows2000 saves me RAM ) so for W2k users go to C Drive, Document & Settings, Administrator (if u r using administrator account), cookies.. n delete all stuff that looks like note pads)
DELETE porn dialers! SERIOUS
HAVE Adware AND Spyware detector+removal .. some adware u cant delete.. its usually ok (usually if u use a program/s that is free to use but bundled with ad.. Hello Kazza).. Adware, n spyware especially do weird stuff, n slows down ur computer. if ur too tight 2 buy full version... u can search & download it in p2p (NOT RECOMMENDED... legally speaking)
HAVE an anti- Virus program, remember to update the virus definitions (new ones every few days)... u can get in p2ps (not recommended, legal matters)
Scan ur computer at least everyweek. Scan for virus using anti virus software.
Scan for error, for w2ks, go to watever drive u have, right click, tools, scan for error...
Defrag: to increase speed (makes the pc locate files easier) = Right click C or D or Wateva Drive, choose properties, tools, n defragment)
Make sure ur windows (if u r using windows as ur OS) is UPDATED regularly. Cant remember the site. just google it "windows update" go to the site, n download ALL the CRITICAL UPDATES... if u haven done this in a while... take sometimes off to download N install 'em. I just installed few new updates yesterday (u can auto update, for u who doesnt know)
I do all of the above regulary... i dont have problems with me pc, even tho i'm using a Pentium 3 n Windows 2k...
With MSN server.. if u can log in the messenger try to click "help" on the window that says it can log u on, it usually tells u wat happens to MSN server
So, anyone having problem, dont blame the programs or wateva... if u take care ur pc, it will do wateva u want it to do....
I know it doesnt answer ur question but... i reckon it wud help in keeping ur pc in optimum... err.. condition.. or wateva...
Peace out
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Indo ShakermakeR
Oasis Roadie
"Operator, give me the number for 911!!" - Homer Simpson
Posts: 393
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Post by Indo ShakermakeR on Jul 15, 2004 12:52:47 GMT -5
n download programs that are must have
well i have
Quicktime player HYplayer Realplayer DivXplayer Media Player (default) Winamp or other audio/video player (winamp quality of sound is still waaaay below Real player.. even after tweaking with the equalizer... but then again... its the most popular...)
NetPumper (ahem promotion : ) -do i get anything ADMINISTRATOR???
FTP surfer (or other ftp programs, IF U WANT)
got more, but i'm tired now... c ya
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Post by mar on Jul 18, 2004 10:28:35 GMT -5
thanks
taken a few of ur hints
defragging now; w2k is programmed to check for errors at next startup
cheers
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Post by mattmightsay on Jul 19, 2004 0:56:28 GMT -5
DELETE internet HISTORY files makes web sites load longer! but guess it helps!
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Indo ShakermakeR
Oasis Roadie
"Operator, give me the number for 911!!" - Homer Simpson
Posts: 393
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Post by Indo ShakermakeR on Jul 29, 2004 3:03:04 GMT -5
DELETE internet HISTORY files makes web sites load longer! but guess it helps! it does, but it will prevent you from loading old pages
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Post by Jimmy D on Sept 18, 2004 5:07:32 GMT -5
THANK YOU! ;D
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Post by nyr401994 on Sept 18, 2004 17:13:35 GMT -5
thanx man
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Post by belgallagher on Sept 23, 2004 20:56:08 GMT -5
cool hints, tnx
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