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1210217 2011-06-18 04:58:00 Hi.

I am interested in speeding up my Windows 7 Toshiba Laptop.
I know I can reinstall Windows 7, but I don't want to if it isn't necessary.

I can delete stuff or clean my computer. But what should I delete or how should I clean my computer?

*I was also wondering if I can make a new user account and copy necessary information/ programs and give my new account admin rights then delete my current user account.

Because my computer use to be faster than it is now. (It was only a year ago I brought it =)

Thanks
AZ1 (15478)
1210218 2011-06-18 05:54:00 installing programs and even using your computer on a day to day basis can seriously slow it down, as can installing updates and whatever else.

Google CCleaner, and run that.
Check for any unnecessary startup programs (ie quicktime, apple stuff, etc etc) because they can seriously slow things down.

Speedy and PCtek should be along at some point, they're full of useful advice.

What sort of skill level are you at? Like, what do you know how to do?
8ftmetalhaed (14526)
1210219 2011-06-18 06:07:00 Whats the specs? Get rid of anything with the word Norton / Symantec in it, and any trial programs Speedy Gonzales (78)
1210220 2011-06-18 06:15:00 Post a hijackthis log, that will spot an malware problems and show if you have crapware running.
For starters.
pctek (84)
1210221 2011-06-18 06:24:00 download.cnet.com
if you don't already have hjt
icow (15313)
1210222 2011-06-18 09:23:00 Ok. Thanks for tips. Already have a free Norton Scanner.

Would making a new user account and giving it admin
rights, then deleting my current one help? Thanks for your support!! :)

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AZ1 (15478)
1210223 2011-06-18 09:46:00 Computer Specs are...

Toshiba Laptop
Windows 7
Intel Pentium
4GB Ram
320GB HDD
brought April 2010

:pf1mobmini:
AZ1 (15478)
1210224 2011-06-18 09:47:00 post a hjt log Speedy Gonzales (78)
1210225 2011-06-18 09:48:00 Might be a ridiculas question but what is that? How do I do it?

:pf1mobmini:
AZ1 (15478)
1210226 2011-06-18 09:49:00 Is it possible too...

*I was also wondering if I can make a new user account and copy necessary information/ programs and give my new account admin rights then delete my current user account.

:pf1mobmini:
AZ1 (15478)
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