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Joyce wrote at 2006-10-28 15:43:31
I backed up my Registry, downloaded RegSeeker and ran defrag.  The computer is much faster. Thanks for your assistance!


Tech*e* wrote at 2006-12-12 07:43:22
Try removing the Windows Defender program or using the Windows Defender Toolbar to stop the scan.  I believe this program runs an index on your files that eats up you cpu and make your computer run slowly.




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I can answer most home computer based questions regarding all versions of Windows XP, Preparing HDD's, OS installation, older software compatibilty, Drivers, corrupt registry and file errors, Virus/Adware detection and removal, software firewalls, backing up files, increasing preformance, pretty much anything a home user would run in to.

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