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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.

• should I delete the windows.old and $WINDOWS. ~ BT file?

  I need to upgrade to windows 8.1 in my laptop. but it requires little space. So I need to delete unwanted files. is it safe to delete windows.old and $WINDOWS. ~ BT file?

  If you don't no need for data and do not need to reverse, you can remove both by running the Disk Cleanup Wizard

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

  My Imac is 5 years old and I just increased the memory to 6 GB, but still slow - I have the "Tune Up my MAC" on my computer but do not know if I have to use it.  Need help with slow or anything I can do to get moving a little faster, suggestions, anyone?

  Thank you

  Download this (etrecheck) run a report and post it here

• Can delete us windows.old and windows.old.000?

  HIII, are these important files? These files come when there are 2 or 3 windows on the same computer. How can I see how many windows is on my computer? PL help

   

  If you upgraded from an older operating system, you get a windows.old folder, just in case you are not satisfied with your files and settings.

  How can I remove the windows.old folder?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

• 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...

• get the message that I need to remove the folder windows.old and computer running alitte funny

  OK upgraded windows 8 to 8.1 twice first time very well. I'm new to computers do not know what todo when I messed up so I refreshed it twice. said I was again yes I know wet... okay, so now I get a message that says I have to remove my windows folder says .old takeing up a lot of space on the hard drive but when check it says I have gb 670 got 606 gb Benjamin do I need to do and if yes, how also runs alittle funny once wireless internet works then time is not. a lot of pop-up windows, I have ever before say help line lets chat acts as computer help those np technical support call greeat by the weDownload to eat and others on malware never heard of it. If can help thank you very much

  With pop ups offering cat etc. support looks like you have some hidden malware/spyware. Download MalwareBytes and make a scan complete/clean. The free version works fine, no need to go for the pro version, unless you want to.

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org

• Windows store and slow internet issues on Surface

  Hello.

  I have problems with my RT surface of windows it started with store windows do not open, I googled the problem and many people have posted and said do a full restart from zero has helped to resolve the situation, but for me I did this and its not working I tried to set it up using my normal account and that said its not able to do , so had a temporally one, that I have and its towers on again, windows store is still not opening not remember coming up with this message ' we wernt able to connect to the store, it could have happened due to a problem with the server or the connection network may have expired, please wait and try again

  (0x80072f8f)... my internet it connects successfully and I tried turning off and re connect to it. also when I go on the internet, it shows all content and is very slow - keep saying its blocked with security errors...

  Please help me im not very well knowledge with problems with computer and just want it working properly again.

  Thank you very much

  Lisa x

  Hello Lisa,.

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  Thank you for details on the issue.

  Windows store may not work because of these corrupt files or settings. Internet can be slow if Windows isn't settings network update or corrupt or drivers.

  To store the Windows problem, I suggest you to use the steps in this article and the Coachman.
  Reference:
  https://www.Microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/apps-and-Windows-store/troubleshoot-Windows-store-apps-on-surface?OS=Windows-8.1-update-1

  For slow Internet number, please use the steps in this article and check if this may help.
  Reference:
  https://www.Microsoft.com/surface/en-us/support/networking-and-connectivity/surface-connected-WiFi-is-slow?OS=Windows-8.1-update-1

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• I have windows xp and you want to update t wndows 7 I can do its on my computer as yars s 8 old

  My office is old and slow andi want to buy the disc of windows 7 to update, but was informed by the computer store I must 1stcheck soft micro see if can do it or need a new computer

  Hello

  Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

  Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

  If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

  Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

  Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

  "Windows 7 system requirements"

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

  "Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

  Windows 7 upgrade paths:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

  «Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

  See you soon.

• How to pass the windows.old music and itunes

  How can I move itunes music and media from the windows.old folder to the user library where it belongs?  I changed the location of the folder media in itunes (edit/preferences/advanced) but that does not move or copy the music/support.

  Thank you

  You need to go directly to the folder with the music in windows.old and copy the conternts and move to the new folder/location that install you.  Change things in iTunes does not affect the information that were in the Windows.old folder.  If this does not work, then copy the folder to your regular system (not in the Windows.old folder) and try to import and/or by copying the folder into iTunes (or anywhere where the current music is stored if not directly in the library but maybe in the music folder or anywhere where the reference library) to see if you can add it to the library this way.

  I hope this helps.

  If not, please repost in music and its Forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/vistamedia/threads.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• How to remove the old Windows and Windows Old.000 files in my C drive after reinstalling windows?

  I just reinstalled windows and I now have in my C drive a Windows.old and a Windows.Old.000 folder that is developing a massive 65GB of space, I really need, but when I try to delete it it says I need administrator permission to continue and I support on continue but it just comes back to the top again and I even tried to change the owner for me but it always happens with this message. How can I remove them?

  Hello

  After you are sure that you have copied all the files you want from this folder, use the Disk Cleanup Wizard to remove the folder.

  1. click on Start, type Disk Cleanup in the box start the search . In the results, click on disk cleanup right-click and select run as administrator option.

  2. in the Disk Cleanup Options dialog box, select the drive where Windows 7 is installed, and then click OK.

  3. click OK to analyze the C: drive.

  4. Click to select the previous Windows installation check box and any other files you want to delete.

  5. click on OK.

  Concerning

• Is it safe to restore the Windows.old folder?

  BACKGROUND:

  I have a Dell Studio 540 in Windows Vista Ultimate which suddenly crashed, then wouldn't restart, saying: "no available boot device." Apparently, the hard drive boot sector had been corrupted. After of the painstaking efforts to save as many as possible training and have unsuccessfully using CHKDSK or Seagate tools to repair the drive, I finally resorted to a clean reinstall using the Dell OEM Windows Vista reinstallation disc. I chose the option to move all old files/folders in a folder Windows.old and I am now able to start Windows. However, all settings prerequisites, programs, files and folders from the previous installation are still in the Windows.old folder. For now, I run a full CHKDSK again (and he says 'Corrupt file attribute Deleting the file record segment X X' so I hope that some repairs happens)...
  But what I would do, if possible and if it will not cause problems, use the instructions in this MS support article "how to restore a computer to a previous Windows installation after you install Windows Vista." But before I do that, my question is the following:
  QUESTION:
  If I had to do a reinstall of Vista due to damage/corruption of the hard drive, and if all what information has been moved to the folder Windows.old during this process, is it possible that restore the folder Windows.old to the previous installation would restore any damage/corruption existed, thus causing the problem to return or make things worse? Or should I not worry about the restoration of the old "problem"?

  Hello

  You can use the restore feature if the previous installation was good.

  It is not in your case; If this isn't an option for you.

  You can use the windows.old folder to retrieve your data.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  But the programs must be reinstalled form the original media.

  And when you're done with the windows.olf folder you can delete.

  "How to use the disk cleanup feature to delete the Windows.old folder after you install Windows Vista"

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/930527

  And it is perhaps an idea to run Dell Diagnostics and eventually replace your drive hard if it comes up with errors.

  http://support.Dell.com/support/eDOCS/systems/WS340/en/UG/DIAGS.htm

  See you soon.

• Can I safely remove the Windows.old files?

  What's up guys?, I have a Compaq Presario supplied with the Windows Vista operating system, 32-bit. I backed up all my drivers on DVD and I downloaded a clean copy of Vista using an ISO on a DVD burner. I reinstalled the new copy put in my original product key, and he agreed. I reinstalled my drivers and all seems to work fine. I transferred all my data, mp3, jpeg, etc. for Flash readers and/or new programs on the new OS. The reason for the new OS was a virus infection which partially damaged the registry.  I really want to keep these files in the system for obvious reasons. Can I safely delete the files "Windows.old" and what would be the best way to do it?

  Hello

  The next message will be how carefully check for malicious software needed
  for, now or in the near future.

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  In the disk cleanup, is displayed as previously the Windows Installations.

  Start - type in the search box-> CONTROL the above disk cleanup - right Click-RUN AS ADMIN.

  How to remove the Windows.old folder in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/19151-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

  How can I remove the Windows.old folder?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/how-do-I-remove-the-Windows-old-folder

  How to remove the Windows.old folder that is generated when you perform a custom
  Windows Vista Setup (also Windows 7)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/933212/en-us

  How to remove and delete the folder Windows.old on Vista or Windows 7
  http://www.kodyaz.com/articles/delete-Windows-old-removal.aspx

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  If necessary:

  1. open an elevated command prompt

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

  How to open a high in Windows 7 command prompt
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/783-elevated-command-prompt.html

  2 prompt probably like C:\Windows\System32 >

  This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  CD\

  Now, the line should look like C:\ >

  3: This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Windows.old DIR

  Should resemble C:\>DIR Windows.old

  It should return

  C:\Windows.old directory

  and view the contents of Windows.old

  It's just to make sure that the Windows.old folder is under C: (drive C) - if she does not STOP

  4 this type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Attrib - r - / s has s h Windows.old

  Should look like C:\>Attrib/s - r - a s h Windows.old
  (there are SPACES between Attrib and / s and r - and - a and -s-h and Windows.old)

  He should return to the prompt C:\ if it shows and ERROR and STOP - then check the command
  and if it has been entered correctly you are not in the right place.

  5 this type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  RD/s Windows.old

  Should resemble C:\>RD/s Windows.old
  (there are SPACES between the RD /s and Windows.old)

  Return Windows.old, are your sure Y/N Y type

  (If you get a message that you have no property rights then type this command
  and press ENTER.

  TAKEOWN /f Windows.old/a/r

  and repeat step 5 - were you using an elevated command prompt?

  6: This type at the prompt, and then press ENTER.

  Windows.old DIR

  Should look like C:\>DIR Windows.old - and press ENTER.

  It should return

  Directory of C:\

  File not found

  Which confirms that it is gone.

  
  7 close the COMMAND window

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  Use the Safe Mode if possible - repeatedly, press F8 that you start.

  If necessary, use these utilities

  UnLocker 1.91 + (free) 32 and 64 bit versions.
  http://unlocker.emptyloop.com/

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

  Below also work on both 32 and 64-bit Windows

  Another good alternative - use FileAssassin:

  FileAssassin - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

  Force delete (cannot delete) closed or in used files or folders with FileASSASSIN
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-FileASSASSIN/

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

  And this - MoveOnBoot

  MoveOnBoot
  http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/MoveOnBoot.html

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

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• Is it safe to delete Windows.old files after doing a system restore?

  I would like to know if it is safe to delete Windows.old files after doing a system restore. I did two restorations system in a year or two, and I have two files labeled "Windows.old" and "Windows.old.000" which are just take a lot of space on my computer. I heard that it is safe to remove them, but only if some files are copied correctly. How do you know if those files are copied on?

  Thank you!

  Hello

  It is safe to delete

  but get your data off it 1 if necessary

  you are the one who has to decide if you have recovered your data from the windows.old folder, until you remove

  Here's how to recover data from it

  How to restore your personal files after you perform a custom Windows Vista or Windows 7 installation

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/932912

  and here's how to remove

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/240390-Windows-old-folder-delete.html

• re-installed windows vista and I lost my desktop folder

  Circumstances beyond my control (WGA problem), I was forced to reinstall vista on my laptop. I took care to save all the data I needed... almost. I need to get one of the contents of the folder that was on my desktop.

  When I reinstalled vista, he renamed the folder 'windows' old 'windows-old' and re-installed clean vista in the new folder "windows".

  I thought I could just browse the directory of the user profile and look in the old Office folder. No chance, or, at least, I don't know how...

  Anyone know how to get into the old folder on the desktop that has been moved to the folder "windows.old"?

  The old Office folder should be in C:\Windows.old\Users\{your Username} \Desktop Boulder computer Maven
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