lionheart

We likewise had no issues for several years but I understand that Etisalat have recently found a way to infiltrate. Also, a source tells me that Microsoft are sending out viruses to get customers to upgrade to their latest systems. Sounds unlikely but its what I've been told.

Brains1983

your source is a 'tard.

paca

and probably still waiting for a response from Bill Gates RE:sharing his fortune

Brains1983

he only needs to send that email another 23,000 times though!

Paracletus

If you want your machine to be as fresh as possible..format it every 6 months, and do a fresh install. Registry clean outs are over rated, but I still agree with CCleaner. IOBit also has Advanced Windows System Care which comes with a bunch of stuff which is useful.

Also, Win 7 has a load of features to be turned off to speed up your machine, as XP did..

lionheart

But how do I know which features should be turned off?

Millhouse

in your case, I recommend that you turn off the keyboard, mouse and screen.

Bob

Anything that looks flashy and nothing that beeps a warning that you don't understand

Bahtatboy

Another classic from Millhouse

paca

...... and put it back in the box it came in

shouldnt really spam my own thread

sherri

Millhouse......I salute you Sir!

Paracletus

Depends what you are after. A ton of useless features, some suck up juice from your machine, but some even though they are taxing on your system actually help to keep on as it works in conjunction to speed up other things. But seriously..do it It's quite simple. But it appears most people over 35 are afraid of pc's still.