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Is there an easier way?

  • 02-12-2006 11:44pm
    #1
    opinionated
    Closed Accounts Posts: 228 ✭✭


    Okay, so here is the problem. On my computer, when it starts up it takes a while loadin all the crap that all the time starts up at startup. Anyways, this along with my stupidity in downloading hotbar and other stuff has slowed the computer and probably the internet down.
    My plan is to start off again by formatting and installing windows again. And to the question...Is there an easier way? I am sick of stupid antispyware programs that can tell me brilliantly all the stuff thats slowin me down but cant actually get rid of it...Is there any actually decent products out there?


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  • #2
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,363 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Adaware, Spyboy and Windows Defender are the best imo.


  • #3
    opinionated
    Closed Accounts Posts: 228 ✭✭opinionated


    feylya wrote:
    Adaware, Spyboy and Windows Defender are the best imo.
    Do they completely get rid of it though?


  • #4
    mukki
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,669 ✭✭✭mukki


    this is my super quick method

    firstly uninstall any software made my norton, try to get your money back on it if you bought it lately, tell then you got BSOD after installing it

    boot in safe mode
    run msconfig
    clear the load start-up items check box
    click into the serivces tab
    check the hide M$ box
    clear the check box in the remaining items
    apply and re-boot

    in IE goto internet options
    advanced tab
    uncheck enable third party browsers extensions


    you need to make sure your xp firewall is enabled
    and you'll have to re-install an antivirus try avg

    enjoy


  • #5
    scargill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,684 ✭✭✭scargill


    opinionated wrote:
    Is there any actually decent products out there?

    what makes you think you need a "product" ??

    1. stay away from dodgy websites

    2. if a popup asks you a question...see item 1.


  • #6
    BopNiblets
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,579 ✭✭✭BopNiblets


    Prevention is better than cure
    SpywareBlaster & StartupMonitor.

    And as for slow startup, I put everything in a command script and let that handle everything, that way, Windows loads 1st! :)


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  • #7
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Make sure to keep all those anti virus, anti spyware/malware programs, Windows updates mentioned up to date, they are no good otherwise. Regular scans also, schedule them to start at a certain time.


  • #8
    Sparky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    PyroniC wrote:
    Just download it and get the serial/crack by searching google

    I wouldn't suggest that.
    Read the charter.


  • #9
    PyroniC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭PyroniC


    Sparky-s wrote:
    I wouldn't suggest that.
    Read the charter.

    Sorry about that.....


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