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16-Feb-2009, 10:34 AM #1
Computer slows up frequently
I've noticed that my computer, maybe just my internet or both slows down frequently. So I ran Malwarebyte's AntiMalware in safe mode and scanned my pc but it said that it detected nothing. I also have McAfee installed.
Any ideas as to quick solutions I can do to try fixing the problem? I know the question is really generic but yeah...

And I've deleted my Temp files.
Maybe if I can see how much RAM I have left.... I don't know how

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16-Feb-2009, 10:40 AM #2
See with the RAM but also look at how many unnecessary processes might be running at the same time in the background by opening the task manager with ctrl / alt / del, then clicking on the Processes tab.

Another thing to consider, McAfee is a big system resource hog.
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16-Feb-2009, 10:55 AM #3
yeah i thought mcafee was a waste of space and time
but it seems to detect things pretty well when i'm on the internet
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16-Feb-2009, 11:07 AM #4
When your McAfee subscription comes to an end, I would seriously consider an other alternative...
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17-Feb-2009, 05:47 PM #5
Wicked.Ludicrous,
Kindly read this article. I liked many of the tips given there,except touching the registry! Please don't meddle with the registry!http://www.squidoo.com/slow-computer-speed-up
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