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  1. February 13th, 2013, 04:35 AM #1
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    speeding up the computer

    I have recently purchased a notebook which has Windows 8 installed. To start with, the first couple of weeks, it was extremely fast at its processing and loading pages, but now it has slowed down considerably. What can I do to speed it up please? I have MS Security Essentials and Lavasoft running, no Nortons, and I have set my computer to delete all temp files on shut down. Is there a freebie that can speed it up, or what do you suggest.
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  2. February 13th, 2013, 04:43 AM #2
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    Internet temp files for sites you visit all the time are a good thing which helps make pages load faster
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  3. February 13th, 2013, 05:36 AM #3
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    Thanks Steve, your comments make sense, but I was always told to delete them so that is the way I set them. Will give it a go without deleting.
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  4. February 13th, 2013, 07:19 AM #4
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    I have MS Security Essentials and Lavasoft running
    Both of those are scanning web pages. Might consider disabling Lavasoft and see if that makes any difference.
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  6. February 13th, 2013, 03:10 PM #5
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    Once a week or, I clean out the Internet temp files. And the fact Windows does not clean it out worth a hoot, I use TFC
    http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files...r-by-oldtimer/

    Would not be surprised if it found a couple gig of garbage on your laptop.
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  7. February 13th, 2013, 05:52 PM #6
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    Is this Ad-Aware by Lavasoft that you're running??
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    I use TFC
    http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files...r-by-oldtimer/
    It's not Ad-Aware, it's TFC as he said in his post--go to that link.
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    I have MS Security Essentials and Lavasoft running
    No. He means from the first post. If that is Ad-Aware, I would just uninstall it. It has long since past its prime.
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    Ad-Aware
    Free and fast antivirus with our legendary anti-spyware
    Your complete line-of-defense against malware and cyber threats. Feature packed, lean and powerful anti-malware solution, without the conflicts or slow-downs typically associated with running multiple security programs.
    2 antivirus programs, probably fighting each other, surprised it even boots up.

    I agree with Midknyte, uninstall it.
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  12. February 14th, 2013, 10:58 AM #10
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    Yeah, that's where I was going. IMO, Ad-Aware has NO value what so ever...
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