Working in virus infected computer repair, virus removal still leaves alot of issues which result in slow computer performance. Typically a removed virus leaves behind plenty of other files that slow down the computer. Finding and removing these items should bring the computer's performance back up to par. Below I recommend running a combination of program/utilities that are free and widely available for your use.
First , download and run a program called CCleaner. What it does is remove all of the temporary and unused files from your computer. This helps your computer find files faster by getting rid of the clutter that you no longer need.
Second, download and run a program called Malware-bytes. This is used to find more of those pesky files left behind by a virus. It will remove these files and keep them from purposely slowing down your computer.
Lastly, I suggest running a disk defrag on your computer. Some people say that this does not help, but I differ because I've seen it work wonders on many slow computers here in our computer repair Indiana shop. This program re-arranges the files on your computer to keep everything organized and running smoothly.
There are countless other ways to help speed up a slow computer, but proceed with caution. I deal on a daily basis in our computer repair Indiana practice with plenty of reasons why computers are running slow. It isn't always one solution fits all, but skilled use of the above mentioned programs/utilities will definitely aim you in the correct direction. As always, I suggest those of you who are not somewhat knowledgeable with computer maintenance proceed with caution when using these or any other computer maintenance utilities. For inexperienced people, I would recommend speaking to a professional computer repair person.
If you are in need of computer repair service, please feel free to contact me at 317-831-0704 or drop via email at brett@tincg.com
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On Fridays I like to take a break from my normal computer repair mooresville activities such as wiping and reinstalling a virus infected computer to venture on the more light hearted side of technology. Below I've come up with 5 Failed Electronic Devices and Services that haven't survived during the last 20 years.
5. Microsoft Web TV Plus
Microsoft Web TV Plus allowed users to browse the Internet over their TV. The issue with the service is that despite how quickly it grew, the average user of the service typically did not want a computer, but wanted the Internet. Thus, they did not provide any new revenue. They also created many expensive customer service problems.
4. Apple III
The Apple III hit stores in 1980. It was doomed for failure before it even made it to production. The starting price was set around $8000, which is more than most businesses can afford, let alone a home user. The other problem was Apple tried to shield the electronic components from interference. They did this by putting an aluminum case around the computer. They decided not to put any cooling fans in the case, this caused some chips to literally pop off of the board.
3. Nokia N-Gage
The Nokia N-Gage was a portable gaming device that was also a phone. On its release, it outsold the gameboy advanced 10-1. It ran into trouble when users discovered the complexity of inserting games, and the keys were made for a phone not a portable gaming device. Another problem was when the memory got full, users would see what was called "the white screen of death". The phone would not boot, so it was impossible to make calls or play games. The only way to fix the phone was to flash the firmware.
2. Nintendo Virtual Boy
The Virtual Boy was the first portable gaming console to have "true 3-D" graphics. You looked into a display with a black visor around your eyes to cut out all the light. It was never meant to release in it's current state. Due to the time that was spent developing the product and hype on the upcoming N64, Nintendo rushed the Virtual Boys release. It flopped due to distribution problems from Nintendo and multiple users claimed to suffer from headaches and seizures while playing.
1. Microsoft Windows Vista
Windows Vista was supposed to be the best operating system to ever be released. It had a new look and never before seen features. The problem was that the programs that most businesses ran were not compatible with Vista. Most of the old programs that ran on Windows XP did not work on Windows Vista. The other major downfall was that the home version of Vista was slow, and took up a lot of resources. This caused even the fastest computers at the time to run a bit slow.
Okay, okay, okay, Vista was more of a public relations failure than a technology failure. I think the Apple commercials helped a bit with that one. However, I really think Microsoft is getting the Windows 7 release right and afterall Win 7 is just Vista Release 2. Therefore, I recommend coming by and seeing me if you are in need of computer repair Mooresville area. We've noticed that Win 7 has really increased some of the performance of the Vista machines we have that normally would be classified in the slow computer repair pile.
On that note, have a great weekend and enjoy yourself. It is only 6 days until the Win 7 launch and I can't wait. Check out my other blogs on computer repair Mooresville or some of the other content we've blogged about.
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5. Microsoft Web TV Plus
Microsoft Web TV Plus allowed users to browse the Internet over their TV. The issue with the service is that despite how quickly it grew, the average user of the service typically did not want a computer, but wanted the Internet. Thus, they did not provide any new revenue. They also created many expensive customer service problems.
4. Apple III
The Apple III hit stores in 1980. It was doomed for failure before it even made it to production. The starting price was set around $8000, which is more than most businesses can afford, let alone a home user. The other problem was Apple tried to shield the electronic components from interference. They did this by putting an aluminum case around the computer. They decided not to put any cooling fans in the case, this caused some chips to literally pop off of the board.
3. Nokia N-Gage
The Nokia N-Gage was a portable gaming device that was also a phone. On its release, it outsold the gameboy advanced 10-1. It ran into trouble when users discovered the complexity of inserting games, and the keys were made for a phone not a portable gaming device. Another problem was when the memory got full, users would see what was called "the white screen of death". The phone would not boot, so it was impossible to make calls or play games. The only way to fix the phone was to flash the firmware.
2. Nintendo Virtual Boy
The Virtual Boy was the first portable gaming console to have "true 3-D" graphics. You looked into a display with a black visor around your eyes to cut out all the light. It was never meant to release in it's current state. Due to the time that was spent developing the product and hype on the upcoming N64, Nintendo rushed the Virtual Boys release. It flopped due to distribution problems from Nintendo and multiple users claimed to suffer from headaches and seizures while playing.
1. Microsoft Windows Vista
Windows Vista was supposed to be the best operating system to ever be released. It had a new look and never before seen features. The problem was that the programs that most businesses ran were not compatible with Vista. Most of the old programs that ran on Windows XP did not work on Windows Vista. The other major downfall was that the home version of Vista was slow, and took up a lot of resources. This caused even the fastest computers at the time to run a bit slow.
Okay, okay, okay, Vista was more of a public relations failure than a technology failure. I think the Apple commercials helped a bit with that one. However, I really think Microsoft is getting the Windows 7 release right and afterall Win 7 is just Vista Release 2. Therefore, I recommend coming by and seeing me if you are in need of computer repair Mooresville area. We've noticed that Win 7 has really increased some of the performance of the Vista machines we have that normally would be classified in the slow computer repair pile.
On that note, have a great weekend and enjoy yourself. It is only 6 days until the Win 7 launch and I can't wait. Check out my other blogs on computer repair Mooresville or some of the other content we've blogged about.
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With the release of Windows 7 approaching, we are able to see more features about this anticipated operating system. In computer sales and services. there are a few mixed reviews about Windows 7. Here at TINCG we are happy to bring you 5 more features of Windows 7. Weather you are in the market for purchasing a new computer or are tired of Vista making your computer run slow, Windows 7 is a great slow computer repair alternative.
1. Snap
Windows 7 has a new feature called "Snap". This is where you can pull a window to one side. It will then only take up one side of the screen. You can then pull a window to the other side to take up the other half of the screen. This leaves the two windows side by side so you can easily transfer files between the two windows.
2. Shake
Shake is where you have a few windows open, but none are full size. You do not want to see all the windows in the background. You can grab the window you want to view and shake your mouse. It will minimize all other windows other than the one you grabbed.
3. Play to
You can now select pictures, videos, and music to play on another computer, TV, or stereo in your home with the play to feature. This is great for those people who like to access files on their computer from anywhere in their home.
4. Peek
Another fun feature is "Peek". It allows the user to look through all the windows to see the desktop. It makes all the open windows go clear, without having to minimize or close all your windows. It is nice since all you have to do is move your mouse to the bottom right-hand corner of the task bar. Just to the right of the time and date.
5. Slideshow
You can set your background to be a slideshow, rather than one constant picture. This is great if you get tired of the same boring background, or want to display all the pictures you have on your computer like on a digital picture frame. This is an option that can be set up very easily by right-clicking on your desktop, and going to personalize.
There are many more fun and exciting features of Windows 7. We now have it installed on several machines in the office and home. I look forward to future blogs about Windows 7. As somone who works in computer sales Indiana, I'm anticipating helping clients like you get the most out of this new operating system from Microsoft.
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1. Snap
Windows 7 has a new feature called "Snap". This is where you can pull a window to one side. It will then only take up one side of the screen. You can then pull a window to the other side to take up the other half of the screen. This leaves the two windows side by side so you can easily transfer files between the two windows.
2. Shake
Shake is where you have a few windows open, but none are full size. You do not want to see all the windows in the background. You can grab the window you want to view and shake your mouse. It will minimize all other windows other than the one you grabbed.
3. Play to
You can now select pictures, videos, and music to play on another computer, TV, or stereo in your home with the play to feature. This is great for those people who like to access files on their computer from anywhere in their home.
4. Peek
Another fun feature is "Peek". It allows the user to look through all the windows to see the desktop. It makes all the open windows go clear, without having to minimize or close all your windows. It is nice since all you have to do is move your mouse to the bottom right-hand corner of the task bar. Just to the right of the time and date.
5. Slideshow
You can set your background to be a slideshow, rather than one constant picture. This is great if you get tired of the same boring background, or want to display all the pictures you have on your computer like on a digital picture frame. This is an option that can be set up very easily by right-clicking on your desktop, and going to personalize.
There are many more fun and exciting features of Windows 7. We now have it installed on several machines in the office and home. I look forward to future blogs about Windows 7. As somone who works in computer sales Indiana, I'm anticipating helping clients like you get the most out of this new operating system from Microsoft.
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I have been in computer sales and services for a number of years, and have been asked what are some of the best ways to help speed up your computer. While a lot of your computer issues should be handled by professionals, there are many things you can do to save money and help keep your computer running its best.
If you are having issues when you start your computer, like slow loading or error messages, there are plenty of tools that can help you with your own computer support. You can use a utility called MSCONFIG. From the MSCONFIG menu you can stop programs from running when your computer boots up. This can save a lot of time in your start-up procedure. This is a slow computer repair that can be used for a quick pick me up for your computer. It can also help aid with virus removal, for more experienced users. If you do not feel comfortable trying this on your own, please contact your local computer repair professional.
If you are intending to try this, let me help you get started. First off if you are running Windows Vista, you need to go to start and your screen will look something like this:
In your search bar, then type MSCONFIG and then you will see it in the list. In older versions of Windows you can click start, then click run and type MSCONFIG and press enter. This will have the same effect.
Once you have gotten into MSCONFIG it should look something like this:
As you can see there are plenty of tabs to choose from. We are just going to focus on the basics. When using MSCONFIG, the "startup" tab is going to be your most used feature. What you can do from here is stop programs from running at start up that slow your computer down. Like for example Itunes, any messenger service that you no longer need, on any other program that you no longer wish to see when you turn on your computer. This does not remove the program from your computer, it just makes it where you have to open it any time you wish to use it. Make sure you know the program you are telling not to run on start up. The item you see in the MSCONFIG menu is not always clear. You can stop items like itunes.exe and others. If you are not sure what it is you can either remove it, or do a search on the item name.
After you go through the list and uncheck any program that you no longer wish to run, it is time to exit and restart. First thing you want to do is click apply, your computer might freeze for a few seconds after you click but that is normal. Next, you just need to click OK and wait for the program to close. It will then ask you if you wish to restart your computer now or later. If you want to make other changes, then you can go with the later option.
After the restart, you will get a small box that comes up when windows logs in. It will look
something like this.
I recommend clicking the "Don't show this message or launch the System Configuration Utility when Windows start" check box, then click OK. If you need more help using the System Configuration Utility, contact your local computer sales and services department.
If you are having issues when you start your computer, like slow loading or error messages, there are plenty of tools that can help you with your own computer support. You can use a utility called MSCONFIG. From the MSCONFIG menu you can stop programs from running when your computer boots up. This can save a lot of time in your start-up procedure. This is a slow computer repair that can be used for a quick pick me up for your computer. It can also help aid with virus removal, for more experienced users. If you do not feel comfortable trying this on your own, please contact your local computer repair professional.
If you are intending to try this, let me help you get started. First off if you are running Windows Vista, you need to go to start and your screen will look something like this:
In your search bar, then type MSCONFIG and then you will see it in the list. In older versions of Windows you can click start, then click run and type MSCONFIG and press enter. This will have the same effect.
Once you have gotten into MSCONFIG it should look something like this:
As you can see there are plenty of tabs to choose from. We are just going to focus on the basics. When using MSCONFIG, the "startup" tab is going to be your most used feature. What you can do from here is stop programs from running at start up that slow your computer down. Like for example Itunes, any messenger service that you no longer need, on any other program that you no longer wish to see when you turn on your computer. This does not remove the program from your computer, it just makes it where you have to open it any time you wish to use it. Make sure you know the program you are telling not to run on start up. The item you see in the MSCONFIG menu is not always clear. You can stop items like itunes.exe and others. If you are not sure what it is you can either remove it, or do a search on the item name.
After you go through the list and uncheck any program that you no longer wish to run, it is time to exit and restart. First thing you want to do is click apply, your computer might freeze for a few seconds after you click but that is normal. Next, you just need to click OK and wait for the program to close. It will then ask you if you wish to restart your computer now or later. If you want to make other changes, then you can go with the later option.
After the restart, you will get a small box that comes up when windows logs in. It will look
something like this.
I recommend clicking the "Don't show this message or launch the System Configuration Utility when Windows start" check box, then click OK. If you need more help using the System Configuration Utility, contact your local computer sales and services department.
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