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Overhaul on laptop?

  • 25-02-2010 10:24am
    #1
    Keea
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have a laptop that's about 6 years old. I find its very slow to launch internet explorer and other applications. I think it needs an overhaul. There's probably programs on it that I dont need and it probably needs a general clean-up etc. Can anyone recommend anywhere to bring it in Waterford City and how much will it cost?
    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Kinetic^
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,249 ✭✭✭✭Kinetic^


    Drop Sully a PM.


  • #3
    snuggles09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 711 ✭✭✭snuggles09


    www.theirishpcdoctor.com


  • #4
    JPA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,780 ✭✭✭✭JPA


    Run http://www.ccleaner.com/ no need to pay anyone. :)


  • #5
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    JPA wrote: »
    Run http://www.ccleaner.com/ no need to pay anyone. :)

    A registry cleaner wont fix half of the problems the OP is probably encountering though.


  • #6
    stick-dan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭stick-dan


    There's no point paying anyone to look at it. At 6 years old the laptop owes you nothing and you could save towards a new laptop with the 50 - 100 euro it would cost someone to look at it minimum. Laptops can be picked up for around 400 - 500 euro these days so dont waste money getting it looked at.


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  • #7
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    stick-dan wrote: »
    There's no point paying anyone to look at it. At 6 years old the laptop owes you nothing and you could save towards a new laptop with the 50 - 100 euro it would cost someone to look at it minimum. Laptops can be picked up for around 400 - 500 euro these days so dont waste money getting it looked at.

    Agreed. Only thing you would possibly need is the old files moved onto a new laptop.


  • #8
    JPA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,780 ✭✭✭✭JPA


    Sully wrote: »
    A registry cleaner wont fix half of the problems the OP is probably encountering though.

    Registry cleaner is only one part of CCleaner. But the OP is likely not comfortable using and installing a program like that. Sorry for assuming if wrong!


  • #9
    Psychedelic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,126 ✭✭✭Psychedelic


    back up all your files. re-install windows. laptop will run faster. you'll need to re-install some programmes again though.

    do not pay anyone to look at it. surely you have a friend with a half decent knowledge of computers to have a look at it for you.


  • #10
    Keea
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭Keea


    Thanks for all your replies. You are right in assuming I wouldn't feel comfortable doing it myself. I'll have to see if someone can do it for me. I'm familiarish with computers but not that familiar !


  • #11
    deisemum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,604 ✭✭✭deisemum


    stick-dan wrote: »
    There's no point paying anyone to look at it. At 6 years old the laptop owes you nothing and you could save towards a new laptop with the 50 - 100 euro it would cost someone to look at it minimum. Laptops can be picked up for around 400 - 500 euro these days so dont waste money getting it looked at.

    Soundstore have an ad for laptops at the moments, from €399 for 2GB Lenovo up to €799 for a hp 4GB one.

    I know nothing about laptops but I'm looking to get 2 for my boys and I'm so confused at this stage between the different type processors, brands etc. Sales assistant said it's important to buy their 5 year warranty as battery packs don't last etc (not in Soundstore). My lads are paying for their own laptops so I'd prefer get something reasonable.


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  • #12
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,056 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    deisemum wrote: »
    Soundstore have an ad for laptops at the moments, from €399 for 2GB Lenovo up to €799 for a hp 4GB one.

    I know nothing about laptops but I'm looking to get 2 for my boys and I'm so confused at this stage between the different type processors, brands etc. Sales assistant said it's important to buy their 5 year warranty as battery packs don't last etc (not in Soundstore). My lads are paying for their own laptops so I'd prefer get something reasonable.

    If you need advise, feel free to get in touch over PM. No charge or anything, dont worry. :)

    Otherwise, can we keep to the topic here? Cheers!


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