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Cynthia

Cynthia Report 7 Nov 2011 19:23

Now we're a 'teckie' thread - is there no end to our talents? :-D


Wonder how Fans is getting on? Bet she's worn out - poor old dear.


Sat for ages with a bank advisor this morning whilst she tried to help me solve my problem with my ISP. She was really helpful and as bamboozled as I am.


Apart from that, just an ordinary Monday - I LOVE ordinary <3

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 18:22

Back to normal then Dea :-|

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 18:22

Just to add to Mr Jones advice. Anti virus can slow down your pc and never run two at the same time....they like to fight!

All else fails, save your data to an external HD and wipe your laptop....you may have some trojan that your anti virus is not picking up. But you would have to be very careful not to re load the trojan!

Make sure you have a disk or access online to reinstall the operating system before you do the above ;-)

Dea

Dea Report 7 Nov 2011 18:16

YES Ginns - particularly this morning!!

I couldn't get on for nearly an hour at one stage.

Dea x

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 18:15

Is anyone else getting the error messages again?

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 7 Nov 2011 15:48

Lainie,

There are many reasons why some computers are slower/faster than others. The first and most obvious being the computers processor which can vary in speed to one another. Another is the amount of RAM that is installed, generally speaking the more your computer has the better will be the computers ability to handle the processors output.

Another consideration is whether the computer is "Choked" by having to deal with the detritus left behind by earlier installation or partial removal of programs or "Cookies" left behind when visiting websites. Finally the computers ability to connect to the internet via your router whether by direct connection or wireless connection (Download speed).

So much for the possible problems so what are the solutions?

Getting rid of detritus: Run a program such as "CCleaner", (Available free, just Google) to remove unwanted cookies and clean up your hard drive.

Defrag the hard drive: If you are using Windows as your operating system then you will find this by clicking "Control Panel" - "Accessories" - "System Tools" - "Defrag".

Hopefully you may find some improvement in the speed of your laptop after doing the above.

Finally check your download speed by going to www.speedtest.net and running a free test. Once your desktop is returned run the speed test on that as well and compare the results.

Good luck.

lainie39

lainie39 Report 7 Nov 2011 14:15

Hi Dea,

I would love to come have lunch with you all - just havent the time! When I get my desk top computer back [and am off this slower than a snail laptop] maybe I will take you up on your kind offer and come to breakfast! They do indeed sound yummy!

Is anyone into computers? and could tell me why my laptop is SO slow?? [will ask the chap who is fixing my desk top to have a look for me]

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 7 Nov 2011 13:42

Cruella does not have one 't' - ne'er mind 2 ....R.



Jonesey! Dear me. Gorn all hot & bovvered I haven't! ;-)

RottenR

RottenR Report 7 Nov 2011 11:01

Ginny that is TtomDickHarryorCruella with 2 "t's"

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 09:36

Naughty Jonesey!

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 7 Nov 2011 09:33

Cyn,

Tis true, I cannot deny it. I have been known to enjoy a good bonk from time to time. ;-)

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 7 Nov 2011 09:19

Maybe an avatar of Churchill would get Dea's memory going :-D :-D



Thank you for breakfast Sylvs. I see you nearly spilt the milk laughing at Persie with her crystal ball joke!! Tuts. :-D




Anyway, been messing about long enough trying to sort my ISP and Bank out. Off for a shower....~~~

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 7 Nov 2011 09:17

Bonkers....the lot of you!



Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 09:07

Good Oh!

:-D :-D :-D :-D

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 7 Nov 2011 08:54

Gin,

It looks like a framed version of your research interests. The only people that might upset are a few owl watchers. ;-)

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 08:41

I got it off the net ages ago Jonesey when the tuition fees were announced so I dare say if it were to get to PI then it would have done already :-D

Now, can you tell what my new avatar is?

Jonesey

Jonesey Report 7 Nov 2011 08:38

Gin,

Wise move to remove the Cameron/Clegg avatar.

Not such a wise move to contemplate putting the other Cameron one on instead. Remember that it would be displayed over 12,600 time on GR. Send a copy of it to Private Eye instead, perhaps a more suitable place for political satire than a Genealogy site .

Like you I would not like to see "FRED" banished.

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 08:28

Maybe this avatar will upset someone too ;-)

I have a really good one of Cameron as a clown....dare I ;-)

Gee

Gee Report 7 Nov 2011 08:22

Whos TomDickHarryCruella......................love their sense of humour :-D

Jonesey I shall change my avatar in case it offends anyone that has had a sense of humour bi pass.........dont want to get whooshed now do we ;-)

Dea

Dea Report 7 Nov 2011 07:49

Thank you Persie - I need 'plenty' this morning - I am HUNGRY !!!

Lovely breakfast Sylvs and I will finish off with a large piece of that delicious Pavlova which Gracie has made..... What a treat ! <3 <3

Cold again here this morning - winter has certainly arrived. :-(

Dea Xxx