Computer Nerd [Dept]

[elboriyorker]

welcome, post any questions you may have about any hardware problems.

[black456]

how u clean out a PC

[elboriyorker]

Originally Posted by moreno74

basically by formatting which could be done in several ways. if its a deep format that you want done then you could use programs that offer DOD formats which clean the drive as if it were new. or just use the regular format which could be done using the the windows program (some windows program require boot disks to get to boot). I also recommend killdisk as a cleaning tool for hdds. any other question would be gladly answered just post and ill reply. hope this helps..good luck

i'm curious how to get to dod to do the clean up can u post a tutorial? and which u think is safer dod or windows program?

[karmacell]

very much thanks is usefull

[YourFriendWayneD]

Ive done it the way of the windows* I reformatted a bunch of times (not really needed but I like a fresh start) I just used the format and partition using my xp cd, a lot easier and it does the job it needs to... Ive never noticed anything wrong with that myself.

[Longfist]

Well clean up pc....
This can interpretted different ways.
Most importent thing is to keep it running good smooth and fast.
For that i use a couple(to me basic)programs.
Now i help people irl alot with pc problems.
I even do this for free most of the time.
Also alot software is not nessesary on a system.
Most people want so manny software on their pc and dont use them.
This takes discspace and take down your memory.
There are then other tools that free your memory.
But then u can ask where is this goin to stop if u install this for that and that for this.
Simple..just make sure what software u sure going to use.
One of the best tools i use is Tuneup.
Only this program solve alot issues.

Grtz

[parna1973]

Hey taylor mine is not a problem i guess, but ive been getting the blue screen..wondering if its necessary to upgrade drivers on my laptop..got an old dell inpiron e1505..everytime i install a good program it gives that blue screen getting tired of it..what do u reccommend taylor thnxs for this could help alot of people..

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by parna1973

Hey taylor mine is not a problem i guess, but ive been getting the blue screen..wondering if its necessary to upgrade drivers on my laptop..got an old dell inpiron e1505..everytime i install a good program it gives that blue screen getting tired of it..what do u reccommend taylor thnxs for this could help alot of people..

what are the stats on the pc thast you are using like memory, ram, os, etc... have you added a fresh copy of your operating system lately sounds to me like you are missing important files or they got overwrote with spyware, ot viruses... do you have a virus scan on the pc? have you tried to use a program like registry mechanic to see if that can clean it up and fix some of the errors that you are getting.

[parna1973]

Originally Posted by D/\SH

what are the stats on the pc thast you are using like memory, ram, os, etc... have you added a fresh copy of your operating system lately sounds to me like you are missing important files or they got overwrote with spyware, ot viruses... do you have a virus scan on the pc? have you tried to use a program like registry mechanic to see if that can clean it up and fix some of the errors that you are getting.

Yea sure dash running nod 32, also for registrymechanic the 1 here at Wckediden, and also tuneup utilities..everything work fine and fast but just that i know my laptop ran out of windows update according to dell, they reccommend for me to upgrade my operating systems to vista which could be done..i dont know if this will correct the promblem knowing that itll replace my old drivers..but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..tnxs again..

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by parna1973

Yea sure dash running nod 32, also for registrymechanic the 1 here at Wckediden, and also tuneup utilities..everything work fine and fast but just that i know my laptop ran out of windows update according to dell, they reccommend for me to upgrade my operating systems to vista which could be done..i dont know if this will correct the promblem knowing that itll replace my old drivers..but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated..tnxs again..

maby you should give the vista a shot like it is saying...... but you shouldnt have any errors like a crash to the blue screen of death..... i would say start over with a fresh os and how many gig of ram you have? you will want at least 2 to run good on vista.

[parna1973]

Originally Posted by D/\SH

maby you should give the vista a shot like it is saying...... but you shouldnt have any errors like a crash to the blue screen of death..... i would say start over with a fresh os and how many gig of ram you have? you will want at least 2 to run good on vista.

SUpposely under computer it say that has 0.99 gb of ram and also right next to it says vista certified..but oh well ill see if i can gather all pieces that i need to upgrade my system..wish me well not as comfortable changing thing around as my touch pro..thnxs dash

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by parna1973

SUpposely under computer it say that has 0.99 gb of ram and also right next to it says vista certified..but oh well ill see if i can gather all pieces that i need to upgrade my system..wish me well not as comfortable changing thing around as my touch pro..thnxs dash

no torubles and i would try to go with 2 gigs total of ram to make vista a little more usable for oyu if you go that route.... and with 1 gig your prolly running pentium 4 correct? if so i would stay on xp myself and not make the jump to vista.

[elboriyorker]

Originally Posted by parna1973

Hey taylor mine is not a problem i guess, but ive been getting the blue screen..wondering if its necessary to upgrade drivers on my laptop..got an old dell inpiron e1505..everytime i install a good program it gives that blue screen getting tired of it..what do u reccommend taylor thnxs for this could help alot of people..

the blue screen of dead is hardware issue.Try and restore back about a week.It can be any hardware issues like video.network,wireless anything.Did you upgrade or install any new hardware lately?

[parna1973]

Originally Posted by elboriyorker

the blue screen of dead is hardware issue.Try and restore back about a week.It can be any hardware issues like video.network,wireless anything.Did you upgrade or install any new hardware lately?

yea i did i upgraded to internet explorer 8..worked good for a couple days and then that blue screen came out..unistalled it everything is back to norma..im researching right now i downloaded windows vista upgrade advisor and tells me im good to go for an upgrade to vista, just tells me i need to upgrade a couple of programs on laptop to work at full with upgrade..thnxs taylor

[elboriyorker]

Originally Posted by parna1973

yea i did i upgraded to internet explorer 8..worked good for a couple days and then that blue screen came out..unistalled it everything is back to norma..im researching right now i downloaded windows vista upgrade advisor and tells me im good to go for an upgrade to vista, just tells me i need to upgrade a couple of programs on laptop to work at full with upgrade..thnxs taylor

go to your internet explorer go to internet options then go to advance click on restore advance settings once that complete then click on reset.Once you completed all that on the internet tool bar click on tools select delete browsing history look down and click on delete all, a small box will pop up and click on the add on too. wait till its completed then reboot computer.

[parna1973]

Hey taylor work like a charm..just need to go back an get internet ex 8..see how it works..thnxs for what u do..Wckedidenrules

[kingbujulover]

Search for Temp folders and delete all item in them and then search for internet temporary file folder and delete all file in them and them use the windows Disk Cleanup