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hi my computer is very slow and will not let me accsess alot of programs. i am running windows xp and i am able to get an internet connection, but it will not let me use add/ remove programs or internet options in the control panel so i cant maintain my comp. any ideas or help would be very welcome.
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Posted 02 October 2009 - 10:13 AM
Applicable error messages?
Have you tried running chkdsk /r and then defragging the system?
http://www.1securitycenter.com/windows_xp_faq/chkdsk.html. Put check marks in both options (Automatically Fix, Scan For).
Have you checke Event Viewer for possible clues?
How To Use Event Viewer - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic40108.html
Louis
Have you tried running chkdsk /r and then defragging the system?
http://www.1securitycenter.com/windows_xp_faq/chkdsk.html. Put check marks in both options (Automatically Fix, Scan For).
Have you checke Event Viewer for possible clues?
How To Use Event Viewer - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic40108.html
Louis
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Posted 02 October 2009 - 10:37 AM
to fix add/ remove programs
Go to start
open run and type
regsvr32 appwiz.cpl
Go to start
open run and type
regsvr32 appwiz.cpl
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Posted 04 October 2009 - 12:09 AM
thank you i will try both replies
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