My imac is 5 years old and slowing down, just increased memory 6gbs but still slow

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• As the computer is old and slow it is better to increase the RAM or better to invest in a new computer update?

  original title: lack of RAM

  McAfee, unable to update as the only security base 256 and 512 MB of RAM required. As the computer is old and slow it is better to increase the RAM or better to invest in a new computer update. Would appreciate help in this case. Also as I'm pretty computer illiterate, please use the terms that I can follow. Thank you

  Hi Kathleen Almeida,.

  Because the computer is old, instead of upgrading the ram, you can buy new computer. I suggest you contact system manufacturer more about if you need to upgrade or buy a new computer.

• bought the plan of photography and to download the app from cc but still not able to install complete programs, continues to remain without subscription found

  bought the plan of photography and to download the app from cc but still not able to install complete programs, continues to remain without subscription

  Sign once Adobe Creative Cloud App and sign in again and check:

  Connect and disconnect activate Cloud Creative applications

  Always the same?

  1) go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc and locate the file named hosts inside etc folder.

  Copy 2) guests of the file to the desktop and open the same thing with Notepad.

  Check if you can see all Adobe related as entries in the Hosts file 127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com... etc?

• My computer is old and slow. What can I do?  I have a 4 GB 800 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM.  The processor is clocked at 2.66 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo I Mac

  My I Mac computer is older than 6 years and became slower and slower.  I added the memory once in the past which has contributed to the speed.  He was clocked at 2.66 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo for a processor and memory is 4 GB 800 Mhz DDR2 SDRAM.  I wonder if I it is better to buy more memory or if the computer needs to be replaced, it still works very well for email and working on small documents, but it is really slow and crashes when working with images and large files.  Any advice is welcome.

  I have a similar computer.   It will accept 6 GB of memory.   It is far from slow and Etrecheck reports he cited as excellent.   I think you have some unnecessary baggage in tow.   Why not download and do a report for us Etrecheck.   Publish it as an answer, here, and maybe we'll find the reasons...

• I wonder my activation key, but my pc is 3 years old and windows genuine

  I used a recovery disk, and now I wonder my activation key, but when I entered it I've had 'this key has been used' buy another key

  Hello

  I suggest you to refer to this link and check if it helps:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/activating-Windows-frequently-asked-questions

  It will be useful.

• 8250 incorrect "date of expiration" and "Empty cartridge" message. Ink replaced but still the message.

  I got the expired cartridge message on my Photosmart 8250 for a year or two, for 2 cartridges, even if the cartridges were of the date. Remove one of the offending cartridges and replace immediately seem to do the sorting.  Problem is one of the "expired" cartridges, Magenta, has finally shown as empty and reinstated. I get now both the message expired and the empty cartridge (for all new Magenta). The watch also still message has expired for the cartridge else I have to say is now quite old, but still has a lot of ink in it.

  I gritted my teeth and to purchase 2 cartridges of spare yesterday, one to replace the old "expired" clear cyan and the other to replace magenta of replacement. The clear cyan expired message disappeared but the message re magenta is still show it as being expired, even if the dates printed on the two new magenta cartridges is 2014. I always get the message empty cartridge for both the first replacement magenta cartridge that I bought a few days ago, as well as for the second replacement I bought yesterday.

  I have tried everything I can find mentioned in this forum to solve this problem, but have had no success. I have to assume that the printer has failed, or is there a fix for this problem?

  If you have another cartridge, which could remove the error. You do not have to throw away your existing criteria, just put them in a ziplock bag in plastic and place them in a cool, wet - spot like a refrigerator. Change the cartridges and see if this removes the error message.

  If you can try that let me know and I'll be right back with you!

  Have a wonderful day!

  -Spencer

• I have reset my etec router and now I can not past the prompt 192.168.1.1. My pc is 8 years old and very, very slow

  I tried for two days now to restore my internet connection.

  I tried for two days now to restore my internet connection.

  192.168.1.1 is probably access your router's IP address and it could be a Linksys.

  If you reset your router, we help can'r you. You will need to access the router and configuring PPPoE username and password.

  Call your service provider.

  Why in the world would you reset your router if you didn't know how to put in place a new or know what to do then? It's like taking something apart and not knowing how to wind again.

• I am 75 years old and I have never tried to ask a question b4...

  In WINDOWS XP Home Edition, does anyone know a trick to install Service Pack 3 and always keep the address bar on the start at the bottom line? (When you put it automatically comes back without it and the choice to put it on the start menu disappeared as well AND when you remove service Pack3 he returns.)  Years ago the people of microsoft help was not able to understand how to do it and just put on service pack 1 & 2 but not 3, now I fear that the virus situation is worse and I can't afford to have any problems with my poor old WIN XP. OR do you think that it is only not to run Service Pack 3. Am I prudent?

  You must have installed Service Pack 3 . However, you should be aware that have installed Service Pack does not provide antivirus protection. You must have a version currently installed antivirus. I recommend ESET NOD32 (commercial) or Avast free.

  As for your question, it's just one of the links with the solution I got from Google and using the keyword "will address bar after service pack 3. If you can do that too and take a look at other links with the response if the next one is not clear enough for you.

  http://blogs.TechRepublic.com.com/window-on-Windows/?p=683

  Because you cannot afford to have any problems with your "poor old WIN XP", be sure to keep it maintained and your backup data. These links will help with that:

  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Basic_Security
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Backing_Up
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#maintenance
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
  http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/staying-safe.PDF

  MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• Windows.old and slow

  After the restoration of my windows by using the windows.old, everything is slow and broken since. Some programs either say "error could not load...". "or it would just freeze. A game I played much was needed for speed world, it used to take upwards of a minute. Now, I can't get past the login screen after 2 minutes. I tried system restore... I dropped out after 8 hours to say the recovery system is loading on the screen of welcome and closing. I don't have the disk with the installation of windows because windows 7 has been preloaded. I have no idea what to do now, please help me to speed up my windows to its original speed.

  Windows 7 Professional 32-bit

  Toshiba satellite a665-s6093.

  Hello

  Did you upgrade to a different operating system; as you say you used the windows.old folder back to Windows 7 Pro?

  As you do not have a RecoveryDisk with a Toshiba you can reinstall the operating system setup by pressing 0 (zero) offspring at Boot, then the following Toshiba instructions.

  Save all data first

  ________________________________________

  You can contact Toshiba and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  Manufacturers that make normally for a fee.

  And if you do not score a manufacturer of recovery on your hard drive, you should be able to make your own recovery from her disks to reinstall the operating system.

  Windows 7

  1. click on start

  2. Select all programs

  3. Select Recovery Media Creator

  4. Select the type of media to use under Disc Set (DVD single layer, double layer DVD, or USB key)

  5. click on create, and then follow the prompts to insert the discs when necessary

  Please note: when you create a partition recovery on a USB device, it must be a USB Flash drive that is formatted in FAT32. An external hard drive does not work.

  

  Or download the correct ISO file and make your own drive and use the product key located on the COA sticker.

  http://www.w7forums.com/threads/official-Windows-7-SP1-ISO-image-downloads.12325/

  And Neosmart has instructions on how to burn ISO disk images using imgburn:

  http://NeoSmart.NET/wiki/Burning-ISO-images-with-ImgBurn/

  Then do a clean install:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-Windows-7-a.html

  The COA sticker is either or in the battery compartment on the underside of the laptop.

  With a desktop computer, it's on the side, the back or the top of the computer case.

  

  By using the downloaded ISO file method can require the Activation of phone.

  If it does require phone activation, do not follow Demand of Auto, but brace yourself for a real person explain as to what has been done for purposes of re-setup

  "How to activate Windows 7 by phone '

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-Windows-7-phone.html

  The above method also requires that you go to your computer manufacturer's website > Support and downloads Section > locate your model number and operating system > then download and install the latest drivers for it.

   

  ________________________________________________

  Using the method of USB in conjunction with the Windows 7 download preceding:

  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2432-USB-Windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

  See you soon.

• My MacBook is about 10 years old and saw some technical problems - should I get a new one?

  Problems include:

  -a noisy fan

  -occasional problems to wake up after sleeping for a while.

  -a little bit broken DVD player (will not play DVD sometimes, even if there is no scratches, dust or residue on them)

  -(recently) began to have the occasional problem with the keyboard (tried typing ":" but ended up with "-", problem is gone its own).

  Information (via 'about of this Mac'):

  -2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (processor)

  -4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 (memory)

  -OS X Version 10.6.8

  Thanks for all the tips you guys have to offer

  Your MacBook is maybe not as old as you think. The only MacBook with 2.4 GHz processor was the MacBook Mid-2010 7.1. Maybe you have a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air?

  In all cases, the answer to your question won't be definitive. You use the DVD player a lot? Can you get along without him, or is it a must have? Problems with your fans, sleep, and the keyboard may be repairable, but could also be more expensive that the computer is useful.

  Look at new books in the Apple Store online or visit on the Apple store nearest to check out them in person.

  Good luck with your decision.

• How can I increase the font size of the program itself? I am 64 years old and I need things MORE... lol

  I had an old copy of Photoshop who stop working for some reason any. The guys from tech support had me download CS2 (I got CS) and install it. It seems fine, except that all fonts, symbols, boxes, tabs etc are too small and I can't seem to find a way to change this problem. It's as if I could zoom in on the page of the program itself, things would be fine.

  UH... I'm on a Windows machine and while resolution screen thing could have worked, it would have changed all the other stuff in Windows as well and I didn't want that. However, only one, you've got to go in 'preferences' worked for me. I have no idea what Photoshop CC 2024 and I didn't see any option "experimental." I find and option to change the size of the user interface of the small, medium to large. The large size is like my old software and I see very well.

  Thanks for pointing me to your thread tho...

• I hate Vista. I am interested in upgrading to Windows 7. I can't afford a new operating system, since I'm 71 years old and this computer is probably my last.

  When I bought this computer, it came with Vista installed.  I don't have to use the computer for a while due to illness, and when I did, Microsoft told me it was too late to change or upgrade my computer to Windows 7.  I want to do this!  Why Vista cannot be changed for a better operating system?

  If your computer is capable of Windows 7, you can certainly put in Windows 7. But isn't. For. Free. Your age has nothing to do with the reality of life.

• How do you convince Winows Live I am 44 years old and is not a parent give permission for me to play Batman Arkham City?

  I lost the password for my account, did the thing to change password, and then they asked me to have my parents sign give permission.

  Then, I created a new account, and even once asked me parental consent... My parents are deceaced and I'll be 45 on January 22.

  WTF?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft community!

  I understand that you have lost the password of the account. We will help you solve the problem.

  You can check the suggestions of the link and check.
  "Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords".
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126/en-us
  Note: Technical support engineers, Microsoft cannot help you recover lost or forgotten passwords.

  Just reply with the results. I'd be happy to help you further.

• printer is offline? prints and scans manually but do not print on the computer. I am 69 years old and struggle when things go wrong

  I can't print from my computer, it says it is disconnected, but it works manually if I want to print or copy something?

  Hello

  1. What is the brand and model of the printer?

  2. have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  I suggest you to try the steps from the link and check if this may help.

  Method 1: Try to follow the steps below.

  a. open the start menu, click Control Panel, and click on the "printers and faxes". This will open a window with a list of the printers currently installed on your computer.
  b. double-click the icon of the printer that you want to change online. It will open a pop-up window describing all current print jobs.
  c. go to "Printer" in the menu bar of the pop-up window and uncheck "Use printer offline." This action will change the printer from offline to online mode.

  Method 2: Try to run the fix it from the link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2027593

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base.
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  Hope this information is useful.

• I have a portable product of HPG56 no XP267EA 1 year old and it keeps buffering

  my laptop keeps the buffering every 7 seconds when I Watch youtube videos, Sky News downloads, videos loaded down and even started the buffering on the HP site, when I was looking at how to make videos, I ran every bit of anti-virus software, i've got nothing I seem to cure the problem someone cheers of ideas.

  Hello

  Open windows control panel, open Device Manager and open network cards - can you post back with details of all the devices listed here.

  Then, in the Menu start, open the all programs, open accessories, right-click on command prompt and select "run as Administrator".  In at the prompt, type the following command and press ENTER.

  ipconfig/all                     (Note that there is a space between ipconfig and /).

  Copy and paste the results into Notepad, copy and paste these details with your next post.

  Kind regards

  DP - K