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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:01 PM
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    Windows 98. I know its old and probably dated but its all I can do now. Problem is it freezes often and runs too slow. Anything I can do to help it along. Keep it simple as I only know basics
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:02 PM
    Do you have a dial-up connection, or DSL?
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:04 PM
    Dial up .I do have DSL box but don't know what or how to get it in use. We have embarg phone service in my area
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:11 PM
    Have you run a defrag lately?
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:18 PM
    No. Can you tell me how to? I did I a long time ago but was walked through it and don't remember how.
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:23 PM
    Oh, geez, I don't remember windows 98, let's see...

    Can you click on start, then All Programs, then Accessories, then System Tools? That should give you an option for Disc Defrag.
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:56 PM
    Ar you running an antivirus? If so which one and is it updated? Be sure you are running Lavasoft (which removes Adware), SpybotSearchandDestroy, also go to Cwshredder.

    Also use CCleaner if you don't have it. Run it, use it.

    After each process, reboot and run the next one.

    Sorry Ben, apparently I geeked out tonight!!
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    Jun 17, 2007, 09:59 PM
    J_9, you sound like a pro... LOL
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    Jun 17, 2007, 10:00 PM
    TY **blush**
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    Jun 17, 2007, 10:02 PM
    It's hard to take that *Blush* serious, with that d a m n sponge bob jumping all over the place... lol

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