Dying laptop
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Dying laptop
Hey there.
My laptop has decide it's got bored with working properly and is now working with a pace of a snail. It also likes freezing up and shutting down.
Does anyone know where I can take it around the Exeter/Newton/torquay area please? Need it fixed armed running ASAP.
Thanks
My laptop has decide it's got bored with working properly and is now working with a pace of a snail. It also likes freezing up and shutting down.
Does anyone know where I can take it around the Exeter/Newton/torquay area please? Need it fixed armed running ASAP.
Thanks
07977507395
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southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
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southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
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Suspension and bike work undertaken.
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Re: Dying laptop
Sounds like a bug.
I could prob sort it but a bit far away. Keep off of those sites in future.
I could prob sort it but a bit far away. Keep off of those sites in future.
Have you noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster is a maniac ?
Re: Dying laptop
Running windows?
Have you tried all the standard stuff?
Clear prefech folder
Msconfig - untuck all startup items ( should disable services in anything after XP but it will still suffice)
Boot into a different user and run an anti malware ( gets around some lockout bugs)
Or just pop it over here an I'll learn ya
Have you tried all the standard stuff?
Clear prefech folder
Msconfig - untuck all startup items ( should disable services in anything after XP but it will still suffice)
Boot into a different user and run an anti malware ( gets around some lockout bugs)
Or just pop it over here an I'll learn ya
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Re: Dying laptop
sounds like a plan mr cat, thanks. sounds like someone was a hacker in their youth
07977507395
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
- MellowYellow
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Re: Dying laptop
I went on my 1st. programming course in 1970.
Remember detraining at Paddington and seeing the (new) mk III Cortinal on display...magic.
Remember detraining at Paddington and seeing the (new) mk III Cortinal on display...magic.
Have you noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster is a maniac ?
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Re: Dying laptop
If any of what forestcat suggests sounds a bit scary don't be afraid to run CCleaner (free and safe) which will do some of it for you and help with other bits. It often happens with older versions of Windows just because of time and the accumulation of debris but shouldn't happen so much from Windows 7 on. Also maybe try full scans with a different anti virus program and (as said) an antimalware program. Don't Google to find those though as many of the top results are malware themselves.
I like Kaspersky's Rescue disc even though they can't spell disc properly. It has fixed some problems others failed to fix. You boot to it as a different operating system which can be confusing but allows it to really rummage through Windows. As long as you stick to the scans you cannot do any damage. Avast, Avira, F-prot, AVG and many more also offer free AV and should be safe.
I like Kaspersky's Rescue disc even though they can't spell disc properly. It has fixed some problems others failed to fix. You boot to it as a different operating system which can be confusing but allows it to really rummage through Windows. As long as you stick to the scans you cannot do any damage. Avast, Avira, F-prot, AVG and many more also offer free AV and should be safe.
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Re: Dying laptop
Bring it round for Gav to have a look and I will make you a cuppa
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Re: Dying laptop
Do yourself a long-term favour Si, and get a Mac - just ask Layne....
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Re: Dying laptop
Scotty wrote:Do yourself a long-term favour Si, and get a Mac - just ask Layne....
no thanks
i avoid apple, facebook, kids and old people.
it leads to a happy life
07977507395
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
Re: Dying laptop
Scotty wrote:Do yourself a long-term favour Si, and get a Mac - just ask Layne....
#152 Straights are for fast bikes. Corners are for fast riders
Re: Dying laptop
If you're going 'home' anytime soon, pop in and I'll take a look ( I know old people are on your avoid list, but if I can help ).
Re: Dying laptop
If you are up my way, I've got a hammer
works every time....
works every time....
#152 Straights are for fast bikes. Corners are for fast riders
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Re: Dying laptop
I'm popping over to see dynamight" on friday to see if he can Work his magic on it
07977507395
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
don't forget we are onX and Instagrambelieve it or not !!!
southwestbikers@southwestbikers (original, I know.)
KTM 990 superduke R,
Zx10r trackbike, ktm 350 excf muddy
Suspension and bike work undertaken.
- MellowYellow
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Re: Dying laptop
Couple of years ago, mine was going berserk. Twas late at night and I feared a virulent bug. Was opening pages, throwing lines, offering to do weird things.
I'd had a glass or six and gave up. Turned it off and went to bed. Next day, investigations eventually found the cause.
A wine-soaked crisp was holding the <control> key down permanently !!!
I'd had a glass or six and gave up. Turned it off and went to bed. Next day, investigations eventually found the cause.
A wine-soaked crisp was holding the <control> key down permanently !!!
Have you noticed that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster is a maniac ?