*sigh*

Apr. 8th, 2014 10:42 am
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In case it seems like I'm around less: Computer so slow I can barely use it. I'm getting online at the library for now so my access is limited.

Date: 2014-04-08 05:36 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] devo79.livejournal.com
Have you tried downloading Ccleaner and running it?
Usually when a computer runs slower it's because it is being bogged down by problems in the register or a giant amount of unnecessary files building up on the hard drive.

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download

The program is free and I use it all the time and it keeps my laptop running as new even two years after I've bought it.

What antivirus program are you using? If it's AVG it might be slower your computer down a lot.

Write me back if you need any help.

Date: 2014-04-09 02:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
One of mine has CCleaner. I ran it last night. No help there. The other is so bad I can't download but it's still under warranty I believe so I'll be contacting Dell after I get back from vacation.

Date: 2014-04-08 07:53 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] il_mio_capitano
Best of luck with the computer. Just wanted to say I have caught up with Ethan reality fic. Intriguing stuff, look forward to more.

Date: 2014-04-09 02:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
Thanks. I should be posting chapters once a week.

The one computer should be under warranty so I have hopes of getting it fixed. The other is the only one that works with my printer. Currently 1/2 hour to print about 14 pages and it's a fight. Having to turn the computer off and then on again. Ugh!

Date: 2014-04-08 08:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] velvetwhip.livejournal.com
Oh no. That's awful. I am very sorry you are enduring that. *hugs*


Gabrielle

Date: 2014-04-09 02:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
Thanks. It has been rather frustrating. On the other hand I am used to library Internet only. My old laptop always slowed down with Internet access. *sigh*
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Date: 2014-04-10 02:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
Thanks. It may come down to only getting on the Internet at the library. That was the only way I could get my old computer to run at a decent speed. *sigh*

Date: 2014-04-10 05:38 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spikesredqueen.livejournal.com
That really bites that you have to go through this. Hope that it starts behaving for you.

Date: 2014-04-10 02:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dragonyphoenix.livejournal.com
Thanks. At this point it can't even run Windows. I'm going to have to help Dell support and hope they don't think it's a Microsoft issue. *sigh*

Worst case scenario I take it to the local computer repair shop. That will get it working again and at least speed it up temporarily. I may have to go back to doing all my Internet through the library, which is annoying but on the other hand there's a lot less to distract me at home what that's the case.

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