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• How can you know what drivers and programs are essential and those that can be deleted without harming my computer?

  Original title: completely clueless

  I'm totally clueless when it comes to computers, but I try very hard to learn. I am using the help section a LOT, but I can't seem to find an answer to the only thing that makes me crazy. How can you know what drivers and programs are essential and those that can be deleted without harming my computer? I have a very basic net accountant I learn on before I screw up a portable more expensive and I do a cleaning on my C and D drives to improve performance because it runs so slow but it tells me I have the drivers who slow down Windows. I would greatky appreciate any assistance from someone who has the patience of a saint and is willing to take the time to explain it to me, in terms laymans. Thanks in advance

  Drivers: you should know what you bought (in your machine) and what * you * want out of it.  If you want stability and things work properly - let alone the drivers.  If you want more performance check (and other games) in the drivers of motherboard chipset and video network from the manufacturers Web site... For more stability stick with the OEM website (HP, Dell, Lenovo - the assembler of the whole machine) and slightly more performance/push the limits (even if they want to work too - so still some stability) - access to websites of its components manufacturer.

  With regard to the programs: you can decide what you use and do not use.  If you are not sure, look it up (Google) or ask.

• Should I delete the programs of 2004? How can you know what is safe to delete?

  Original title: remove programs

  I think I have a virus.  I see on my computer a few applications with and installed as of 2004.  The computer was purchased in 2007.  When I run it in safe mode, it works fine and all applications have a date of 2007 or newer.  Should I delete the programs of 2004? How can you know what is safe to delete?

  Hello

  This is not an indication of malware. Could be those are placed on the
  computer by the manufacturer of the system and that was the date that firstly, they prepared their
  for massive installation, or if they did not set a date and be used arbitrarily.

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  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be more difficult to detect as the
  cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  New Vista and Windows 7 version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/whatsnew.htm

  Original version
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  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/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  I hope this helps.

• How do I know what software is causing the error to Windows Installer: lack of program

  original title: How do I know what software is causing the error to Windows Installer

  Windows XP

  When you get this message that keeps popping up every two hours-

  The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer service because the program to be upgraded

  may be missing or the upgrade patch may update a different bersion of the program.   Make sure that the program

  to be upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the good patch upgrade. ."

  How do find you the application or software, or the program is causing the problem.  ?

  It is a simple solution.

  Go in run, type: msiexec /Unregister 'press the ok button.

  Back to run, enter: msiexec/regserver "press ok.

  Youre thru. Restart the pc

• my C drive is full, how do I know what programs can I remove?

  I know that you can remove some programs, but how do I know what ones I can remove without affecting my computer?

  I know that you can remove some programs, but how do I know what ones I can remove without affecting my computer?

  We cannot comment on what programs you need to remove. In addition, some programs running in the background and removing will raise questions.

  However, you can uninstall programs that have been installed by you. You can go to start-> programs and features-> press enter type. Search for programs that have been installed by you, select them and click on uninstall, individually.
  Once uninstalled, you can install another drive as the installation location.
  But, before you uninstall, go on-> do work right click on the C partition :\-> click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, click Disk Cleanup. In the Disk Cleanup dialog box, click clean up system files. And then click Ok. This will clean the junk files.

• How do I know what programs are safe stop execution or remove it from the startup of Windows 7?

  How do I know what programs are safe stop execution or remove it from the startup of Windows 7?

  original title: start up programs?

  Hello

  You can use these to control which startup programs. Many others settle
  start-up haven't really needed to be there. Such as Acrobat Reader (Adobe), WinAmp
  Agent and many others who are responsible for pieces of themselves to get started more quickly (not a problem
  on the machines of today ' hui) and of course they can control the files they support (to be
  course you continue to use only). Those who are only common examples and didn't want to not say
  as a slam on these programs very well.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  How to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your
  system boots and you log in. Autoruns is also the full list of registry and files
  locations where applications can configure start automatic settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

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  Performance and maintenance tips
  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-performance/welcome-to-the-performance-and-maintenance-Forum/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  I hope this helps.

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• Can you tell me how do I know what I should delete to get as much space in a minimum of time?

  Original title: my disk space is so small that I can't do anything.  Can you tell me how do I know what I should delete to get as much space in a minimum of time?

  Not enough disk space

  Hello

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  You may want to transfer some data, images or documents on removable media like USB keys,
  External USB (my choice) or even CD/DVD readers (make multiple copies if the use of these).

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  Info:

  System restore usually holds 15% of disk space and updates that are necessary for running computer
  consume even more. Backup - Options of recovery and even MS updates and those of HP, Dell
  or similar manufacturers use the space if your charging system. There are also overhead for the readers are not
  format to their maximum capacity.

  Where all my disk space? (Vista) - good writeup
  http://Forum.NotebookReview.com/showthread.php?t=167983

  Hard disk space Vista shrinking and reducing anomaly
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/07/04/Vista-hard-disk-space-shrinking-and-reducing-anomaly/

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  It will show you how disk space is being used.

  WinDirStat - free - use to make sure you know what is too much space.
  http://WinDirStat.info/

  -Free - TreeSize tells you where precious space has gone to
  http://www.Jam-software.com/treesize_free/

  Also run Disk Cleanup:

  Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup.

  Use the WinDirStat or TreeSize and these other tools.

  DiskMon - free - an application that logs and displays all the activity of the hard disk on a Windows System.
  You can also reduce DiskMon in your system tray, where it acts as a disk light, presenting a green
  icon when there is disk-read activity and a red icon when there is a writing activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896646.aspx

  Process Monitor - free - a monitoring tool for Windows that shows real-time file system,
  The process/thread activity and the register.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  Manage - free - a utility that displays information about the handles opened for any process in the system.
  You can use it to see the programs that have an open folder, or to see the types of objects and the names of all
  the handles of a program.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896655.aspx

  -Free - Process Explorer shows you information about the handles and DLLs processes have
  opened or loaded.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Sysinternals - many free tools
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

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  OpenedFilesView - Free displays the list of all the open files on your system. For each file opened,
  additional information is displayed: handle value, read/write/delete access, position in the file, the
  process that has the file open and more...
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/opened_files_view.html

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• How will I know what security pack I have in my computer? and do I have to load the update of security in ms10-046

  I have recivied an email indicating that I need to load a security update. He referenced MS10-046 "a vulnerability in the windows shell could allow remote access" is this necessary? and it refers to the sp2. Which leads to my next question how can I know what "SP" I have on my computer. Thanks for your time and considerartion.

  go to start > run > type

  winver

  Click ok

  What service pack t - he say that contains?

• How will I know what patch to install for my OS?

  How will I know what patch to install? It is said that incorrect can harm my system, but there are three options and no indicator of which is necessary for my specific problem.

  Thank you

  Mar9ara

  you mean x 86, x 64 or ia64?

  If you use a 32-bit Windows, version asks the x 86. If you use a x 64 64-bit Windows application version.

  "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• How do I know what RAID controller works the box?

  Using the VMware Compatibility Guide, how do I know what RAID controller works out of the box (no installation necessary driver, no action necessary special) for 5.5 ESXi update 2?

  PS - I initially assumed that if they appear then they work OOB, but there is nothing on the page registration or landing pages of the device that makes this clear.

  Once you click the RAID controller in the HCL, you will see all the supported versions of ESXi with the appropriate driver listed as "inbox" or async". There may be more driver for a specific version, but if one of them is stated as "inbox", it is supposed to work out of the box.

  André

• How can I know what ram slot ram in there on my G4 imac

  OK so I have an imac G4 1 GHz version and I don't have any tools to open it to see what ram slots are empty for a ram upgrade how can I know what ram slot is free and opening the mac

  There is a user accessible memory slot. You can install a maximum of 2GBs. The memory of the plant is pre-installed.

• IPhone 6 - How will I know what apps are underway in the background?

  IPhone 6 - How will I know what apps are underway in the background?

  On multitasking on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - Apple Support

  Scroll to the bottom where he treats background App update!

  You can visit these settings under settings > general > background App update.

• How do I know what version (update / output level) version 6 has been applied to my system?

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  How do I know what version (update / output level) version 6 has been applied to my system? I applied several different publication levels to version 6 of FF, but all about feature tells me is Version 6.0. No version! This seems to be a change in the updates in the way which are managed. What is a distortion because of the speed in which you push updates and what's new?
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• I have a 2002 Home edition WIndows Xp System. How will I know what bit is?

  How will I know what bit is?

  Because they do not have a 64-bit edition family... you have a 32-bit operating system.

  To see for yourself, make a right click workstation-> properties, on the general tab, you will see under "system":
  Microsoft Windows XP
  Home Edition
  Version 2002
  Service Pack 3

  For a 64-bit version "Windows XP Professional x 64 Edition" appears under System.

• How do I know what motherboard is installed

  I have a HP h8 - 1070t.  How do I know what motherboard is installed?

  Should I update my BIOS I install more memory?

  Hello:

  Here is the link to the product for your model specifications page.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c02837359

  It bears the name of HP IPISB-CH2 Pegatron: motherboard of Chicago.

  Motherboard info is below to...

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c02854392

  You should not have to update the BIOS in order to install more memory.