RE: Testing, testing, testing...

Wayfarer · Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM

This is a test to see if I can get a post on the forum without my computer freezing up. Since about the first of the year (when the new forum came on line), every time I try to type a post/reply I get about 2 or 3 lines typed and then my computer freezes. I ve used Netscape 4.X and then went to NS 7.0, still freezes. What I finally started doing was typing my post/reply on Word then copying it then pasting it to the forum post/reply. That has been the only way I could get it done.
Also had freezes when scrolling down reading the threads. Sometimes happens on stuff other than the forum, but not very often. (Guess that s because I spend most of my computer time on the forum!)

This evening my son-in-law was over and said he had the same problem on his PC (except he isn t on the forum) and that he downloaded all " Windows Updates" and upgraded Netscape to the new 7.1 and that seemed to solve his problem. So I did that. Took about two hours to get it all done. Then with high hopes I came to the forum and started typing this post. Didn t work!! About three lines and then every thing froze again. Now I m back to typing stuff on Word and pasting it to the forum. Aaaarrrhhhhhhhhh! [:@]

I ve run Disk Cleanup, Disk Defragmenter, Virus Scan, etc., etc., but nothing helps.

Any suggestions?

Wayfarer · Jul 17, 2003, 12:03 AM

WayfarerUh Oh. Goofed Up!

MtnCamper · Jul 17, 2003, 12:44 AM

WayfarerMy computer was also freezing, I took it to Best Buy Service Dept, they did a tune-up. My system performance went from 54% to 94%. This was after I downloaded all the updates too. They went into the registers of the computer and deleted a bunch of power robbing stuff (?), wouldn t tell me exactly what they did, But did tell me it s not a software program that I could buy and run myself. Now it runs faster, and I can run MSN8, which I couldn t before. It was worth the $29.99! You may want to consider something similar.

aw738 · Jul 17, 2003, 07:36 AM

WayfarerSounds like they removed programs that automaticly start when you turn your computer on. If you have a lot of icons in the toolbar at the bottom right of your desktop that may be your problem. Here is a link to a website that may help but be careful and follow their directions closely.

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm

birol · Jul 17, 2003, 08:01 AM

aw738

QuoteORIGINAL: aw738

Sounds like they removed programs that automaticly start when you turn your computer on. If you have a lot of icons in the toolbar at the bottom right of your desktop that may be your problem. Here is a link to a website that may help but be careful and follow their directions closely.

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm

Please take a full backup before messing with your machine this way.

aw738 · Jul 17, 2003, 08:30 AM

WayfarerThank you birol I should have been more clear about that. If you are not comforable doing any of these modifications DO NOT attempt them

birol · Jul 17, 2003, 09:02 AM

WayfarerI hope I wasn t offensive in any way , just wanted to be helpful ....

MtnCamper · Jul 17, 2003, 09:14 AM

aw738

QuoteORIGINAL: aw738

Sounds like they removed programs that automaticly start when you turn your computer on. If you have a lot of icons in the toolbar at the bottom right of your desktop that may be your problem. Here is a link to a website that may help but be careful and follow their directions closely.

http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.htm

That s what I thought, If they did, I don t know what they were. I ve never had a lot of programs running, just a mixer, and HP cd writer. I don t even have a calendar reminder running.

QuotePlease take a full backup before messing with your machine this way.

Yup, I did. My ISP wanted me to switch Windows programs, or reformat. I didn t want to do either. It s almost cheaper to buy a new CPU than a new windows program, even the update is $100. But it works better now.

ForestCreature · Jul 17, 2003, 09:52 AM

WayfarerHave you checked your system for trackers (spyware), they can bog down your system while on line and cause freezes. I use SPyBot Search and Destroy, It has many other features and backs up when thing are done that include the registry.
It has a nice cookie control , you can select cookies you want to keep with each scan and delete the rest in one easy step. This is freeware and can be found at
http://security.kolla.de/

Jo Ann · Jul 17, 2003, 01:15 PM

Wayfarerwell windows does come with regedit...you run it from RUN...but unless you absolutely know what you are doing...don t even got there.

birol · Jul 17, 2003, 02:43 PM

Jo AnnOk, I ran regedit and it asked me it it should remove the corrpt keys I said yes and now I can t access Internet, I AM GONNA SUE YOU !!!!! [8D][8D][8D][8D]

MtnCamper · Jul 17, 2003, 02:45 PM

Jo Ann

QuoteORIGINAL: Jo Ann

well windows does come with regedit...you run it from RUN...but unless you absolutely know what you are doing...don t even got there.

So what does this prove?

birol · Jul 17, 2003, 02:47 PM

WayfarerShe is saying, besically, if you don t windows inside and outside and feel comfortable that you can rebuild it without even thinking about it, do not run regedit.

Disclaimer ...... in case somebody runs it and messes up their system, she is not responsible. I suggest not to run it .......

I mess with it, but I take backups .....

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