Need Computer help

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-23-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooskins

Really, my roomie who is some kinda computer whiz(he lead me through this mess) said I should just do windows update.

Windows update will most likely have the driver, but probably not the most up-to-date one.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-23-2007, 02:13 PM

Yeah, it's all driver-related. Install the drivers and everything will fix itself. If you want to optimize your computer even further, here's some things to turn off:

1) Right click on My Computer, go to Properties, then the Advanced tab. Under Performance, uncheck the top six options. This will make your computer perform even faster graphically. Also, under the Advanced tab, turn off Error Reporting.

Also, I don't use System Restore, it doesn't do shit for me. I would turn that off as well.

hooskins · 01-23-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Yeah, it's all driver-related. Install the drivers and everything will fix itself. If you want to optimize your computer even further, here's some things to turn off:

1) Right click on My Computer, go to Properties, then the Advanced tab. Under Performance, uncheck the top six options. This will make your computer perform even faster graphically. Also, under the Advanced tab, turn off Error Reporting.

Also, I don't use System Restore, it doesn't do shit for me. I would turn that off as well.

thanks just did all that. Windows update is done, so time for a restart.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-23-2007, 02:16 PM

Yes, that's without question. It's all about being safe in how you browse. If you see the pop-up at the top saying, "Do you wish to install this ActiveX control?" don't do it if you're browing pr0n, it's DEFINITELY spyware.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-23-2007, 02:23 PM

Also, if you want me to help you clean it up even more. I can help you delete some registry entires that are total BS upon bootup.

Click Start, under Run... type regedit

Once that opens up, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

Take a screenshot of what's in there and paste it here. There's typically a lot of crap that starts up at bootup that you don't need. Video drivers have a particularly large amount of crap that you can get rid of.

hooskins · 01-23-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Also, if you want me to help you clean it up even more. I can help you delete some registry entires that are total BS upon bootup.

Click Start, under Run... type regedit

Once that opens up, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run

Take a screenshot of what's in there and paste it here. There's typically a lot of crap that starts up at bootup that you don't need. Video drivers have a particularly large amount of crap that you can get rid of.

I dont think the video drivers are fully updated, so I will post one later. Thanks I appreciate it.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-23-2007, 02:59 PM

Yes, he's right in that it's totally related to the video driver. That's how Windows will display video (nice and choppy) if the correct driver isn't installed.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-24-2007, 08:33 AM

I recommend AVG Antivirus or Avast. Both are about the same and are free while keeping a low profile in the background of your machine.

BDBohnzie · 01-24-2007, 08:36 AM

I second AVG. Have it running on both my desktop and laptop, never any problems. I have heard of Clamwin, and it's a good program as well.

I know Comcast uses McAfee products, and I used to have it on my laptop, but it's a resource hog. I've noticed a huge improvement since uninstalling McAfee and installing AVG.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-24-2007, 09:04 AM

Yup, never ever install McAfee or Norton crap. Total resource hogs. Use a free program and most likely you'll notice huge boosts in boot-up times.

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-25-2007, 08:36 AM

Macs ain't gonna' be any better. We have them both here and they have overheating problems just like PCs. What model is your machine?

hooskins · 01-26-2007, 12:28 PM

How do you want me to send them to you, screenshot?

I am a bit confused

hooskins · 02-08-2007, 03:40 PM

Hey guys, so I am using my desktop now. Still havent fixed my laptop, someone told me I should do a hardware check or whatever. I was told this is quite expensive, especially at Best Buy or a place like that.

Apparently it is either my graphics card or the physical hard drive. Anyone know a good small place in NOVA that could do it for cheap?

TheMalcolmConnection · 01-25-2007, 03:17 PM

Run this program:

Dell Inspiron Inspiron/Latitude/Precision fan control

And then send me the results of your test.

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-08-2007, 03:44 PM

You mail it to me and I'll do it for free.

01-23-2007, 02:13 PM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Yeah, it's all driver-related. Install the drivers and everything will fix itself. If you want to optimize your computer even further, here's some things to turn off: 1) Right click on My Computer, go to Properties, then the Advanced tab. Under Performance, uncheck the top six options. This will make your computer perform even faster graphically. Also, under the Advanced tab, turn off Error Reporting. Also, I don't use System Restore, it doesn't do shit for me. I would turn that off as well. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-23-2007, 02:16 PM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Yes, that's without question. It's all about being safe in how you browse. If you see the pop-up at the top saying, "Do you wish to install this ActiveX control?" don't do it if you're browing pr0n, it's DEFINITELY spyware. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-23-2007, 02:23 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Also, if you want me to help you clean it up even more. I can help you delete some registry entires that are total BS upon bootup. Click Start, under Run... type regedit Once that opens up, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run Take a screenshot of what's in there and paste it here. There's typically a lot of crap that starts up at bootup that you don't need. Video drivers have a particularly large amount of crap that you can get rid of. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-23-2007, 02:59 PM	#7
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Yes, he's right in that it's totally related to the video driver. That's how Windows will display video (nice and choppy) if the correct driver isn't installed. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-24-2007, 08:33 AM	#8
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help I recommend AVG Antivirus or Avast. Both are about the same and are free while keeping a low profile in the background of your machine. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-24-2007, 08:36 AM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 47 Posts: 4,628	Re: Need Computer help I second AVG. Have it running on both my desktop and laptop, never any problems. I have heard of Clamwin, and it's a good program as well. I know Comcast uses McAfee products, and I used to have it on my laptop, but it's a resource hog. I've noticed a huge improvement since uninstalling McAfee and installing AVG. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

01-24-2007, 09:04 AM	#10
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Yup, never ever install McAfee or Norton crap. Total resource hogs. Use a free program and most likely you'll notice huge boosts in boot-up times. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-25-2007, 08:36 AM	#11
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Macs ain't gonna' be any better. We have them both here and they have overheating problems just like PCs. What model is your machine? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

01-26-2007, 12:28 PM	#12
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 39 Posts: 8,606	Re: Need Computer help How do you want me to send them to you, screenshot? I am a bit confused __________________ Vacancy

02-08-2007, 03:40 PM	#13
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 39 Posts: 8,606	Re: Need Computer help Hey guys, so I am using my desktop now. Still havent fixed my laptop, someone told me I should do a hardware check or whatever. I was told this is quite expensive, especially at Best Buy or a place like that. Apparently it is either my graphics card or the physical hard drive. Anyone know a good small place in NOVA that could do it for cheap? __________________ Vacancy

01-25-2007, 03:17 PM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help Run this program: Dell Inspiron Inspiron/Latitude/Precision fan control And then send me the results of your test. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-08-2007, 03:44 PM	#15
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Need Computer help You mail it to me and I'll do it for free. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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