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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

Back to normal then Dea :-|

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 ;-)

YES Ginns - particularly this morning!!

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

Dea x

Is anyone else getting the error messages again?

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.

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]

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



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

Ginny that is TtomDickHarryorCruella with 2 "t's"

Naughty Jonesey!

Cyn,

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

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....~~~

Bonkers....the lot of you!

Good Oh!

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

Gin,

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

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?

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.

Maybe this avatar will upset someone too ;-)

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

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 ;-)

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