Optimization Made Simple?

Ok, heres the deal, my computer continues to grow slower, no matter what i do. Ive tried to delete files, both with add/remove program and the hard way, sifting through folders. Yet now when i try to do a simple shutdown, programs lockup and unless i sit and play the "click game" the pc won't shutdown.

Basicly im looking for a program that will actually help me, lol. Ive tried to format the HD, but i keep getting an error saying it can't run in safemode. Is this some sort of XP crap?

btw im running a 2.6 P4, 512DDR 160HD GeForce FX 5200 256MB

intresting


Have you run antivirus software recently?

When was the last time you defragged your HDD?

Have you used a registry cleaning app such as window washer or JV16 power tools?

I scan about once a week, i defrag every two weeks or more if needed. Oh and yes ive used windows washer 5.0...

Im sure the problems are all linked to one insignificant thing that is creating a domino effect.First one to figure out what gets a cookie, lol.

checked for spyware/hidden apps?

heh, last scan for that i did, it told me that pretty much my entire pc is spyware.

While trying to play sluth there, ive noticed theres always a crapload of apps running. Though for me, sorting themout is tedious,

Well, if theres a huge amount of spyware, it cant be doing your sytem any good, attempted to remove it?

Dont suppose your using BonzaiBuddy by any chace are you? ;)

Negative

Im looking for spy sweeper, i hear itsa good prog, but no one on the bit tollerant network seems to have it.

Spybot search and destroy

This is what i use :)

Mate you could tri something like norton windoctor too.Its pretty good at keeping things in order save you messing around to much. :)

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Originally posted by Arcamean@23 December 2003 - 01:41
is this some sort of XP crap?

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Nope don't think so.
Sounds like user error.
SpySweeper is an excellent program, far better than Spybot IMO.
Have you looked on the FastTrack network?
Ultra WinCleaner is a good app for general maintenance.

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While trying to play sluth there, ive noticed theres always a crapload of apps running. Though for me, sorting themout is tedious,

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Bite the bullet, visit BlackViper, then reduce the unwanted startups to a minimum.

You may be best served by a simple format and reinstall at this point.
Then make a bigger effort to maintain your system.

lol user error.....yea use search & destroy or adaware.... both are g0odies :)

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