Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Ron, Have you tried a system restore? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 4:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Yes, I tried that. Trouble was, the oldest date available was only about a week prior. I thought the auto update of setting system restore points was more long standing than that. The calendar to choose dates from only showed July, would not let me go back to June, etc. ???? Ron, Have you tried a system restore? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 4:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 You could install full version, not the upgrade of Win 7 and have a dual boot machine to decide which OS works better for you. You would not have to reformat the drive.I had a similar problem with a desktop, and this solved everything: http://www.viosoftware.com/Windows+7+Professional/Windows+7+Professional+32-bit+OEM+%28Branded%29.html Pedro Ballester, M.D.Warren, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 You can get a Dell XP pro restore disk off of ebay very inexpensively. Download all of the drivers for your machine from the Dell web site to a flash drive before you do the restore. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 2:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 sounds like you have a virus. do you have an anti-virus program running? is it up to date? laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Don, the restore disk is for use afterr reformatting HD? How do I identify and save the drivers? thanks You can get a Dell XP pro restore disk off of ebay very inexpensively. Download all of the drivers for your machine from the Dell web site to a flash drive before you do the restore. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 2:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I use AVG and it is running. Scan shows no problems. thanks sounds like you have a virus. do you have an anti-virus program running? is it up to date? laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Pedro, I currently have XP Pro. And this machine is not a dual core (is that what you mean by dual boot? ). You could install full version, not the upgrade of Win 7 and have a dual boot machine to decide which OS works better for you. You would not have to reformat the drive.I had a similar problem with a desktop, and this solved everything: http://www.viosoftware.com/Windows+7+Professional/Windows+7+Professional+32-bit+OEM+%28Branded%29.html Pedro Ballester, M.D.Warren, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 And for Malware? What do you use? Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®Sender: Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:16:11 -0500To: < >ReplyTo: Subject: Re: laptop problems I use AVG and it is running. Scan shows no problems. thanks sounds like you have a virus. do you have an anti-virus program running? is it up to date? laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E=======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I still bet it's a virus or malware. I would consider running an additional malware program like spybot or spyware doctor, or even two of them. I have read that not every malware program will pick up and remove every malware out there because there is so much coming out there. You could look for new stuff in control panel/ add/remove programs, even in the registry. you can also try to boot in safe mode and see what you can find. every time in the last 10 years that I've been tempted to nuke my hard drive, I ended up salvaging the situation by either cleaning something up or with an anti-virus program or malware program. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I have run Malwarebytes and Ad-ware and Advanced System Care: I havent tried Spybot but can try it. Dont you think those I have run should have found one if there? I still bet it's a virus or malware. I would consider running an additional malware program like spybot or spyware doctor, or even two of them. I have read that not every malware program will pick up and remove every malware out there because there is so much coming out there. You could look for new stuff in control panel/ add/remove programs, even in the registry. you can also try to boot in safe mode and see what you can find. every time in the last 10 years that I've been tempted to nuke my hard drive, I ended up salvaging the situation by either cleaning something up or with an anti-virus program or malware program. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I don't know. spybot has a free version and it's supposedly not nearly as complete as the subscription version. I use spydoctor with performance toolkit and they pull up 100 pieces of crap just about every single boot. sometimes they pick up lots of crap out of the registry on a registry scan. I'm contemplating starting to run a hide your ip address program because of all the hacking and malware out there. That might actually solve the whole problem. I'm wondering if hiding your ip address is more effective than antivirus and malware programs. It used to be that if you stuck to run of the mill websites you'd be ok an not catch something bad. but I don't think that's the case at all now. We're sending out our ip address all day long and crap is coming in all day long. that's how you get all those ads with local references. every single one of those ads seems to know exactly where you are. imagine how good the bad guys are. I caught the worst malware of my life trying to pay dues for a professional society. I haven't gone back to try to pay again because I got so spooked. I still have to pay them. It took me a week before I was anywhere close to whole. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 a while back someone posted this set of ideas: A few things that you can do: 1) Do a registry cleaning. Run these 2 must-have programs- ACS: http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html (it's free) Wise: http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Registry-Cleaner-Free/3000-18512_4-10605508.html (it's free) 2) Do a Start-> Run-> " msconfig " -> then go to " Startup " Uncheck everything then reboot your computer. Does this solve the problem? If so, then just recheck only those programs that you really need. Alternatively, run EasyCleaner, which is an incredible free jack-of-all-trades must-have software that does just about EVERYTHING to tweak your system, from startup item information to removing duplicate files. EasyCleaner URL: http://download.cnet.com/ToniArts-EasyCleaner/3000-2094_4-10529179.html?tag=mncol;4 3) Download the program " HijackThis " then run it. Once you get the list of active items running in the background, post them here and I'll check them over to see what dead links/malware to delete. HijackThis: http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html?tag=mncol;1 (it's a free download) 4) Remember that when you scan for malware and viruses, it's best to scan it in " safe mode " so that no malware is actually running. The 2 malware killers that I most like nowadays that have been mentioned are Spybot and Malwarebytes. AVG is Ok to have too, but it's not as aggressive as it was 2 years ago. Follow these measures and we'll have your computer humming in no time flat... guaranteed. Cheers, I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= -- MD ph fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks Jean. I will try those on the list I havent yet tried. Sounds thourough. Ron a while back someone posted this set of ideas: A few things that you can do:1) Do a registry cleaning. Run these 2 must-have programs-ACS: http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html (it's free) Wise: http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Registry-Cleaner-Free/3000-18512_4-10605508.html (it's free)2) Do a Start-> Run-> " msconfig " -> then go to " Startup " Uncheck everything then reboot your computer. Does this solve the problem? If so, then just recheck only those programs that you really need.Alternatively, run EasyCleaner, which is an incredible free jack-of-all-trades must-have software that does just about EVERYTHING to tweak your system, from startup item information to removing duplicate files. EasyCleaner URL: http://download.cnet.com/ToniArts-EasyCleaner/3000-2094_4-10529179.html?tag=mncol;4 3) Download the program " HijackThis " then run it. Once you get the list of active items running in the background, post them here and I'll check them over to see what dead links/malware to delete. HijackThis: http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html?tag=mncol;1 (it's a free download) 4) Remember that when you scan for malware and viruses, it's best to scan it in " safe mode " so that no malware is actually running. The 2 malware killers that I most like nowadays that have been mentioned are Spybot and Malwarebytes. AVG is Ok to have too, but it's not as aggressive as it was 2 years ago. Follow these measures and we'll have your computer humming in no time flat... guaranteed.Cheers, I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= -- MD ph fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I will run it again, I think I did in Safe, but not sure. The reason to do so is, in reglar mode, Malware may be running that blocks detection. I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 welcomeI worry about you YOu seem to have the same problems I have so when YOU have trouble I get nervous I have a few odd things happenin myslef:)Good luck! Thanks Jean. I will try those on the list I havent yet tried. Sounds thourough. Ron a while back someone posted this set of ideas: A few things that you can do:1) Do a registry cleaning. Run these 2 must-have programs-ACS: http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html (it's free) Wise: http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Registry-Cleaner-Free/3000-18512_4-10605508.html (it's free)2) Do a Start-> Run-> " msconfig " -> then go to " Startup " Uncheck everything then reboot your computer. Does this solve the problem? If so, then just recheck only those programs that you really need.Alternatively, run EasyCleaner, which is an incredible free jack-of-all-trades must-have software that does just about EVERYTHING to tweak your system, from startup item information to removing duplicate files. EasyCleaner URL: http://download.cnet.com/ToniArts-EasyCleaner/3000-2094_4-10529179.html?tag=mncol;4 3) Download the program " HijackThis " then run it. Once you get the list of active items running in the background, post them here and I'll check them over to see what dead links/malware to delete. HijackThis: http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html?tag=mncol;1 (it's a free download) 4) Remember that when you scan for malware and viruses, it's best to scan it in " safe mode " so that no malware is actually running. The 2 malware killers that I most like nowadays that have been mentioned are Spybot and Malwarebytes. AVG is Ok to have too, but it's not as aggressive as it was 2 years ago. Follow these measures and we'll have your computer humming in no time flat... guaranteed.Cheers, I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Same problems: blood brothers ! Or same zodiac. BUT, I can SPELL, so I guess it's not a complete match ! Thanks, Jean welcomeI worry about you YOu seem to have the same problems I have so when YOU have trouble I get nervous I have a few odd things happenin myslef:)Good luck! Thanks Jean. I will try those on the list I havent yet tried. Sounds thourough. Ron a while back someone posted this set of ideas: A few things that you can do:1) Do a registry cleaning. Run these 2 must-have programs-ACS: http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html (it's free) Wise: http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Registry-Cleaner-Free/3000-18512_4-10605508.html (it's free)2) Do a Start-> Run-> " msconfig " -> then go to " Startup " Uncheck everything then reboot your computer. Does this solve the problem? If so, then just recheck only those programs that you really need.Alternatively, run EasyCleaner, which is an incredible free jack-of-all-trades must-have software that does just about EVERYTHING to tweak your system, from startup item information to removing duplicate files. EasyCleaner URL: http://download.cnet.com/ToniArts-EasyCleaner/3000-2094_4-10529179.html?tag=mncol;4 3) Download the program " HijackThis " then run it. Once you get the list of active items running in the background, post them here and I'll check them over to see what dead links/malware to delete. HijackThis: http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html?tag=mncol;1 (it's a free download) 4) Remember that when you scan for malware and viruses, it's best to scan it in " safe mode " so that no malware is actually running. The 2 malware killers that I most like nowadays that have been mentioned are Spybot and Malwarebytes. AVG is Ok to have too, but it's not as aggressive as it was 2 years ago. Follow these measures and we'll have your computer humming in no time flat... guaranteed.Cheers, I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 have you defrag'ed and clean disked? laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Dual Boot is when you can choose which operating system will load on your computer:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Install-more-than-one-operating-system-multiboot You may not be able to check if you can run Vista:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/products/upgrade-advisor http://www.google.com/search?q=can+my+computer+run+visata & ie=utf-8 & oe=utf-8 & aq=t & rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official & client=firefox-a#hl=en & client=firefox-a & hs=qbd & pwst=1 & rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official & sa=X & ei=towjTr6WAufq0gGCicCyAw & ved=0CBgQvwUoAQ & q=can+my+computer+run+vista & spell=1 & bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw. & fp=804c136e9e03bc4a & biw=1140 & bih=851 You can find out if you can run W7:http://windows.microsoft.com/upgradeadvisorIf your system is too old to run W7, it may be advisable to bite the bullet and get a new laptop Good Luck!Pedro Ballester, M.D.Warren, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 I can spell ,you bum ! .I cannot typeIt is amazing to me how hard typing is!! I mean really.Plus you are taller. Same problems: blood brothers ! Or same zodiac. BUT, I can SPELL, so I guess it's not a complete match ! Thanks, Jean welcomeI worry about you YOu seem to have the same problems I have so when YOU have trouble I get nervous I have a few odd things happenin myslef:)Good luck! Thanks Jean. I will try those on the list I havent yet tried. Sounds thourough. Ron a while back someone posted this set of ideas: A few things that you can do:1) Do a registry cleaning. Run these 2 must-have programs-ACS: http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html (it's free) Wise: http://download.cnet.com/Wise-Registry-Cleaner-Free/3000-18512_4-10605508.html (it's free)2) Do a Start-> Run-> " msconfig " -> then go to " Startup " Uncheck everything then reboot your computer. Does this solve the problem? If so, then just recheck only those programs that you really need.Alternatively, run EasyCleaner, which is an incredible free jack-of-all-trades must-have software that does just about EVERYTHING to tweak your system, from startup item information to removing duplicate files. EasyCleaner URL: http://download.cnet.com/ToniArts-EasyCleaner/3000-2094_4-10529179.html?tag=mncol;4 3) Download the program " HijackThis " then run it. Once you get the list of active items running in the background, post them here and I'll check them over to see what dead links/malware to delete. HijackThis: http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html?tag=mncol;1 (it's a free download) 4) Remember that when you scan for malware and viruses, it's best to scan it in " safe mode " so that no malware is actually running. The 2 malware killers that I most like nowadays that have been mentioned are Spybot and Malwarebytes. AVG is Ok to have too, but it's not as aggressive as it was 2 years ago. Follow these measures and we'll have your computer humming in no time flat... guaranteed.Cheers, I hear malwarebytes is pretty good. you could call tech support and pick their brains on this. Have you tried running a malwarebytes scan in safe mode? I don't know why that's good to do, but they tell you to do that. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com ======= -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Have you tried Mavis Beacon? Not a bad program. laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax -- MD ph fax =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= =======Email scanned by PC Tools - No viruses or spyware found.(Email Guard: 7.0.0.26, Virus/Spyware Database: 6.17890)http://www.pctools.com======= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 You can get the drivers by going to Dell Support and entering the service tag off the back of your laptop. You could try doing an “upgrade” install first to see if this solved the problem, and if it didn’t, you could reformat the drive and do a “fresh” install. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 4:09 PMTo: Subject: Re: laptop problems Don, the restore disk is for use afterr reformatting HD? How do I identify and save the drivers? thanks You can get a Dell XP pro restore disk off of ebay very inexpensively. Download all of the drivers for your machine from the Dell web site to a flash drive before you do the restore. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 2:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Don, where do I get the OS to install if I have reformatted the HD? You can get the drivers by going to Dell Support and entering the service tag off the back of your laptop. You could try doing an “upgrade” install first to see if this solved the problem, and if it didn’t, you could reformat the drive and do a “fresh” install. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 4:09 PMTo: Subject: Re: laptop problems Don, the restore disk is for use afterr reformatting HD? How do I identify and save the drivers? thanks You can get a Dell XP pro restore disk off of ebay very inexpensively. Download all of the drivers for your machine from the Dell web site to a flash drive before you do the restore. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 2:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hold on. You don't burn down a house after a burglary, you change the locks. First, pull all of your files off of the disk, if your computer still boots you should back up everything. Download and install Avast (the free version-be careful not to click on any pay options). Personally, this has removed stuff that mcafee, mse and malwarebytes have missed. Run avast in safemode. If you are still considering formatiing your harddrive, I strongly recommneded you just go purchase a new HD. It is cheap and you wont spend the next 10 hours figuring out that you have a bad volume. Alternatively, you can try to make an image of your drive using something like Norton ghost (that way you wont have to get new drivers), but you may transfer infection-if that is what is going on. g To: Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 10:41:33 PMSubject: Re: laptop problems Don, where do I get the OS to install if I have reformatted the HD? You can get the drivers by going to Dell Support and entering the service tag off the back of your laptop. You could try doing an “upgrade†install first to see if this solved the problem, and if it didn’t, you could reformat the drive and do a “fresh†install. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 4:09 PMTo: Subject: Re: laptop problems Don, the restore disk is for use afterr reformatting HD? How do I identify and save the drivers? thanks You can get a Dell XP pro restore disk off of ebay very inexpensively. Download all of the drivers for your machine from the Dell web site to a flash drive before you do the restore. dts From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 2:10 PMTo: practiceimprovement1Subject: laptop problems Something has corrupted my Dell laptop: it takes 30 min to become functional correctly (VERY slow for that period). Hard drive runs 80-100%, but no processes show sigificant activity. Multiple virus/malware scans done; no better. I am considering reformatting the hard drive (vs buy new computer) but dont have a disc for the Win XP Pro that came with it. Is there a way to get a copy of this to reload? If I buy a new or different machine, any opionions on whether Vista or Win 7 would be a good replacement for the XP pro or should I seek out one with XP pro? Thanks in advance for the opinions. Ron E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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