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    Jan 8, 2008, 05:56 PM
    Computer Nearly Frozen
    My XP now takes 100 seconds to open [ie] Google. :confused:; have searched every option an old non-geek can find, including the purchase of RegCure (which hardly touched my problem)... struggling now 4 weeks-- am ready to reformat my hard drive but am pleading for suggestions first! Anyone? Eternal thanks in advance.
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    Jan 8, 2008, 06:10 PM
    You have a bad case of spyware. Got to clean those little critters out almost on a daily basis some times as your computer will run sloooow to be sure. You can get some free downloads at Majorgeeks.com or filehippo.com or spend a few bucks and get a spyware program. Ones I would recommend is CCleaner (that's a free one) and Advanced Windows Cleaner (free also). A good one is Ad Aware but not it is not a freebie and you have to subscribe as of Jan 08. That was a good one. Run your spyware remover daily. I do and it keeps my computer running much faster. Those critters embed themselves in your machine on the darndest sits! Don't reformat whatever you do, it is not necessary!
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    Jan 8, 2008, 06:11 PM
    The only two sites I know that might have something to fix it are

    Pctools.com PC Tools - Download Free AntiVirus, Spyware Removal, Internet Security and Utility Software
    Trendmicro.com Antivirus & Content Security Software | Securing Your Web World: - Trend Micro USA
    Komando.com Komando.com, Website for The Kim Komando Radio Show®

    One of the free programs they have is house call. Me being comp illit I don't know if that helps your problem but they have many different programs.
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    Jan 8, 2008, 06:53 PM
    I forgot to mention you need to try defragging your hard drive. That should also help a lot.
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