Its going stupidly slow and that's if it loads a page at all!

It was fine the other day. I tried to download limewire which I didn't get cos got some error and now its just crap!

 

I've tried to delete cookies and files etc but does anyone know what could be wrong?

I've done a system restore too

Meant to ask if anyone can help lol

did the restore work

and does it tend to go slow for about a hour then ok again

and what isp you use ie , bt/virgin etc

To be honest it never really loads at all. Completely crap.

The other computers are fine but I'm on ntl

when you say other computers , do you mean in your house

is the O/S an official copy?(if not do you know if any updates have been enabled? antivirus software sometimes enables ms updates too)

Edited October 24, 200916 yr by 8ace

Yeah th other PCs in the house.

The windows is a business one I think but it works fine for everything else

its sounding like a possible virus thats lerking about in ya system, id say try a full system wipe , new install, save ya files etc and then try that , if that wont fix it then let me know,

 

Ex computer consultant

hench virus.exe

or run your virus scanner that you have if any on your system , once a virus is in your system depending on what type etc most scanner wont get rid of them completely and before anyone ask norton anti-virus is a massive resource hog and wouldnt recomend it on any system

Yeah th other PCs in the house.

The windows is a business one I think but it works fine for everything else

 

reason I asked as I've known bootleg install's(once updates are enabled) internet connections to become corrupt as mr virus stated if in doubt wipe the slate and re install windows

or run your virus scanner that you have if any on your system , once a virus is in your system depending on what type etc most scanner wont get rid of them completely and before anyone ask norton anti-virus is a massive resource hog and wouldnt recomend it on any system

 

had mcaffe last and that was fine got kaspersky now and it's slow as hell for a lot of sites even have to switch it off to log into ebay

reason I asked as I've known bootleg install's(once updates are enabled) internet connections to become corrupt as mr virus stated if in doubt wipe the slate and re install windows

 

that is correct about the bootleg , depends on how good the crack for the o/s was/is, i have used bootlegs for a few years now and i havnt seen it my self but have heard about it

had mcaffe last and that was fine got kaspersky now and it's slow as hell for a lot of sites even have to switch it off to log into ebay

 

i dont tend to use them to be fair, i do wipe my pc every 6 months any hows just for the sake of it to be fair and to play it safe

I don't know how to do it mate, complete novice unfortunately. I don't have a virus scanner eithe... Doh

I don't know how to do it mate, complete novice unfortunately. I don't have a virus scanner eithe... Doh

 

I'd say i was right then

 

http://free.avg.com/gb-en/download-avg-anti-virus-free-edition

 

download it , install it , run it , after it done that tell me what comes up, which im kinda guessing will be shat loads of dodgy stuff, using limewire etc incresses the risk of getting virus's as you dont no what your downloading etc. ie a lot of people will put virus's in common most downloaded music tracks, and porn seem to be the worst hit ( not saying you have just stating)

i dont tend to use them to be fair, i do wipe my pc every 6 months any hows just for the sake of it to be fair and to play it safe

 

I never used an antiviral 'til about 18 months ago(just getting that can't be arsed reformatting unless I really have to)

It was downloading the linewire application I was doing so no open lol!

Other problem is getting the link on my pc as I'm talking on here through my mobile lol

if your not sure how to do a complete reinstal windows , what version your got and do you have the cd rom for it

The How to Guide

 

insert the Windows CD that came with your PC, and reboot your system. If you didn't receive a Windows disc with your machine, the files you need are sitting in a hidden partition on your hard drive. To access them, press the keys indicated on your screen when you reboot, but before Windows loads. The keys differ from vendor to vendor, so contact your PC's manufacturer if you don't see the prompt.

 

In many instances, the only available option is 'Return the drive to its factory condition', which destroys all documents, photos, and other data files on your PC. That's why you made a copy of your data folders.

 

You get more options--including the ability to preserve your files and settings--when you use Microsoft's own Windows XP installation disc. Make your selection, and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reinstallation.

 

Id suggest you fully wipe the system .

Dont save nothing unless its something you worked on , ie a word doc or something , as virus's can embed into random files and be transferd even though the system has been wiped , which in turn will re infect your system , just be careful, once thats done it will restart etc and ask you to pick your time and shat , once thats all done and get to desktop , (hopefully all your drivers will be there - thats another story , if you have any problems with hardware let me know)

 

Once you get to your desktop you need to update your system , no doubt if your using xp or vista you will need to check for updates etc. once thats done ,

 

your system will be in working order,

 

if you using ntl ( which is virgin) then you may need to instal you inet files before you get online, make sure you rember your password and email before you do this

been a while , how did you get on buddy

hi mate, the above write up is good, thank you very much.

I downloaded avg but when clicked the file it justy takes me back to the website (after like half an hour of the internet loading the page. I dont really want to lose everything so will need to get an external hard drive or something to put the pictures and that on I guess

Still having problems but seems to be all of the computers. My dad had said his was fine the other day, is it possible that our internet provider is having problems

my isp tiscali goes down regularly, like a dirty whore

If we call them will they know what the problem is?

they will be aware of problems in your area just keep an eye on the charges could be a premium rate number