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Computer Question / referral .... need help
#9018313
03/12/24 10:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 2011
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TakeMeLord
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I have a computer. Dell. 7 years old.
Always a great little computer.
Now runs VERY SLOW.
Reluctant to take to repair shop because of all my confidential data on it.
Suggestions?
God Bless.
Dale
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Re: Computer Question / referral .... need help
[Re: TakeMeLord]
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03/12/24 11:28 AM
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Joined: Jul 2008
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bigbob_ftw
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Ultra MAGA '24.
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Re: Computer Question / referral .... need help
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03/12/24 11:56 AM
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Joined: Dec 2009
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The Dude Abides
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Before you do anything, back up your files if you have not already done so.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Computer Question / referral .... need help
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03/12/24 02:23 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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Judd
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If clearing your cache (this will clear your internet history too, so be prepared when you start typing www.t the rest will not fill in) and the temp files that bigbob mentions...it's probably time for a new one. They are cheap enough now, it's hard to pay someone to work on a 7yo one. Good luck and as The Dude mentioned, make sure you have stuff backed up.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Computer Question / referral .... need help
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03/12/24 02:42 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
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texasag93
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I started using PC mover from BestBuy. $40. It is very easy to use and transfers everything.
It will transfer the licenses for MS Office, but something that old, MS may not let the license be reactivated. MS sucks.
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Re: Computer Question / referral .... need help
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03/12/24 03:36 PM
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Joined: Nov 2006
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John2
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I'm on a dell that's pretty old and i'm on my second hard drive but that's my fault by taking it to a repair shop.First thing they said was "my hard drive is bad and it needs a new one" so I let them do the work on it.If I had of thought I could of used my computer and marked and blocked those bad sectors myself but anyway. I empty my history every night and delete almost every temp files also.If you do as others said above I think you will see a improvement in yours.If not then you might have a corrupt file or picked up a virus.
Not all those that wander are lost..
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Re: Computer Question / referral .... need help
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03/12/24 04:19 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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kry226
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I built my current Dell desktop back in 2010 when I was in grad school. Came with Windows 7, but I maxed out the processor, RAM, and even installed a blue ray burner. Only thing I've done since then is update to Windows 10 and replace the hard drive a couple of times. Currently has a 2TB SSD, and runs like a top.
May want to look into a new hard drive, maybe install more RAM, always back up files regularly (in more places than one), give it a frequent clean-out as mentioned above, and restart at least daily.
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