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7 Ways to Create a Slow Computer

July 27, 2008

 Slow computers are often the result of user actions, i.e.:

Attempting to save money, i.e.  Scrimping on the amount of memory purchased.  Windows XP SP 3 and Vista should have a minimum of 2 gigabyte of memory.
Buying a small, slow disk drive.  Disk drive space is like memory, data and program expand to consume all available space.  [...]

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Fast Disk Cleanup

July 5, 2008

This may seem to be a contradiction in terms, but a fast disk cleanup is possible.  There are a number of programs available on the Internet that are many times faster than Microsoft’s Disk Cleanup.
EraseTemp.exe is an excellent freeware choice ().  A .NET program that does not need installation, it screams through hard drive removing temp [...]

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4 Steps to Disk Defragging

July 4, 2008

Defragging a disk drive requires preparation.  The defragmentation process puts a great deal of stress on a disk drive with several possible outcomes, ranging from success to lost sectors of data or a head crash. To insure success:
1. Clean the trash from you disk drive.  Defragging temp files and trash is a great way to waste time [...]

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