Empty a full computer for recycling
How can I erase my computer completely clean before sending it get recycled?
As in wipe all data on the hard drive... To do this, find out what brand it hd you have, go to
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Run the utility, it will erase all the data.
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Please find the links below:
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You can also see How to download, install and activate Adobe applications
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Your question is not clear. Is this something that happens, or something you're worried might happen?
Whatever it is, the answer depends on what you do and how your email clients are set up.
If you use POP in Outlook Express (really? "It's a very old program!) so he can delete messages from the server. You should be able to leave messages on the server, or you can switch using IMAP.
Just looking for messages in your Web browser will not erase all messages, but if you delete a message there, again whether or not it is also deleted on any of your computers depends on whether these computers using POP or IMAP.
I am aware that I have you confused probably further.
My preference, as I want to be able to work with my email on multiple devices different, is that you use IMAP only, but others can, for various reasons, choose to use pop. There is no good or evil, what suits you best, but in both cases, we must understand a little the operation of the service.
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1. what operating system is installed on the computer?
2. didn't it closes completely down or will he sleep?
3 did you changes to the computer before the show?It could be due to food or an electrical problem in the PC.
Method 1: Open the troubleshooter of power
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows7/open-the-power-TroubleshooterMethod 2:
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OK, my questions are:-can I use this machine as a full-on computer for small business, I'll put in place? It will be more complete Office? If you can purchase the 2010 version or a more up-to-date version (say 2013)?
I'm not far from being a computer scientist, so if anyone can help me with my research I would appreciate it if they could keep their answers as simpleas possible. Thank you in anticipation of your help. Pete
Your PC can handle Office if your documents won't have large databases or excel tables.
Info on vs 2010-2013
newer is better and since you have Windows 7 (I guess that since you wrote), it is fully compatible.
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What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
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Follow these steps:
Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
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How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
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After the foregoing:
How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
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What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
each process.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspxAutoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
Configure auto-start settings.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspxThere are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx-Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
a program that runs in your Windows startup.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.htmlThere are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
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necessary.Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
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Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
get new manually if you wish.How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
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Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
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first.Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-usPerformance and Maintenance Tips
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125Explorer Windows stopped working
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3Hope these helps.
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Set of utilities to test for computer HARDWARE manufacturers:
Note: If you are Overclocking or use an automatic overclocking or BIOS power saving features, start by disabling: Intel EIST, Turbo Mode, Cool and pretty and fall back to the speed of stock as a starting point.
Disconnect any other (additional) internal hard drives and external USB devices.
Look for any loose hard drive power or cables SATA, graphics card or other power cables.
First run Memtest86 +:
It runs from a floppy disk or CD and should eliminate or confirm if one or more of your memory
sticks are bad or the values of the SPD in the BIOS are correct.
Let it run for as long as you can: 2,4,6,8 or several hours (at least 3 full passes), if no errors at that time then your ram is OK.
Memtest86 + Guide/How To (use the.) ISO to create a bootable CD)
http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409152
Test your hard drive
Intel® drive SSD Toolbox
https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?AGR=Y&DwnldID=18455
Corsair SSD Toolbox:
http://www.Corsair.com/en-us/blog/2013/may/the-Corsair-SSD-Toolbox
Toolbox of Kingston:
http://www.Kingston.com/us/support/technical/sandforce_ssd_toolbox.aspx
OCZ Toolbox: http://ocz.com/consumer/download/firmware
Support PNY: http://www.PNY.com/support/contact-us
Samsung Magican review:
SanDisk SSD Toolkit: http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9328/
Seagate: http://www.seagate.com/support/internal-hard-drives/laptop-hard-drives/laptop-600-ssd/
Life of the SSD: http://ssd-life.com/
= Is installed after Windows =.
Device drivers: have you installed latest drivers from device of the manufacture of the motherboard?
Check their support site for the latest drivers as the CD that came with the computer
or motherboard may be older and less stable drivers.
Visit the download of the manufacture of the graphics card:
Download and install the most recent Windows 7 or 8 drivers for your card.
ATI: http://support.amd.com/us/gpudownload/Pages/index.aspx
NVIDIA: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us
See also the test of 'Smoke box' Nvidia or other demos: http://www.nvidia.com/object/cool_stuff.html#/demos
or equivalent ATI.
Prime 95:
http://www.Mersenne.org/freesoft/
It's a stand alone .exe file contained in an archive .zip.
Simply choose to run the 'stress test' option for 8 hours or more.
If your PC can pass this test, your memory and CPU
are very good (close the housing cover in order to maintain adequate ventilation)
Core Temp:
The temperature of each core of the processor.
Note: For the overclockers using stock radiator and cooling fan Intel/AMD you can expect
a range of 35 to 40 at idle and 60 to 65 C max temperature when running Prime95.
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/
CPU ID (CPUZ): http://www.cpuid.com/cpuz.php
Watch the clock speed of the CPU under various conditions of loading
(when using speed step technology Intel EIST).
#1 Note:
CPU - ID has two tabs - tab 'Memory' that shows the actual speed of the memory
and the "SPD" tab shows the nominal speeds for each memory location that is filled.
#2 Note:
Compare the two values, the actual speed of the memory must not exceed the rated speed of your memory.
CPUID HWMonitor: Hardware program that reads the sensors of health main PC monitoring systems.
voltages, temperatures, fans speed.
http://www.CPUID.com/HWMonitor.php
Speccy:
Advanced for your PC system information tool.
Need to know what's inside your computer?
No problem! Speccy will give you all the information you need.
Note: May or may not show the motherboard manufacturing.
Overview: https://www.piriform.com/speccy
Free version: https://www.piriform.com/speccy/download
Test of Stress of FurMark GPU (graphics card):
http://www.oZone3D.NET/benchmarks/fur/
Pass marks burn in test: http://www.passmark.com/
Burnin test, and their test bench at the same time give a good workout from all the major parts of Windows.
HD Tune:
Provides information of the car and has an option (tab scan error) to test your drive.
CrystalDiskInfo:
http://CrystalMark.info/software/index-e.html
User Manual: http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInfo/manual-en/
Monitors the State of health and the temperature. Solid State Drives brackets (value of the software).
SpeedFan:
Monitors internal temperatures and has a function of analysis health online (SMART tab) for hard disks drive.
It displays your drives model number and compares your drive with other discs of the same brand and model.
Note: Unfortunately now includes a lot of bloatware, be very careful when installing remove bloatware.
http://www.almico.com/SpeedFan.php
GPU - Z:
A utility light, designed for you give information about your video card and GPU.
http://www.techpowerup.com/GPUZ/
PC WIZARD:
A powerful utility designed especially for detection of hardware, also analyses more.
He is able to identify a large scale of system components and supports the latest technologies
and standards.
http://www.CPUID.com/pcwizard.php
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