[Solved] Computer has slowed down after update

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  • G.S.M
    He is watching
    • Mar 2006
    • 1067

    #1

    [Solved] Computer has slowed down after update

    Decided to post this on the FFR site so not sure if anyone knows what's going on here.


    Few things I did.

    1. I still have my Old Windows 98 (SE) HDD so I decided to hook it up to my Windows Vista Computer (Which included having my Vista HDD connected at the same time) to get some old data.

    2. Update pops up... didn't really look at it. Restart computer.

    3. Computer is now noticeably slower. Took some data, took out the old HDD... still slow.

    4. Did a system restore, same thing. Still slow. (which means just about everything)

    Anyone have any ideas? I have no idea how to fix this (and very tired).
    "Someone once said, 'Don't try to be a great man, just be a man, and let history make its own judgments'."
  • Emithith
    FFR Player
    • Sep 2008
    • 1784

    #2
    Re: Hey there

    I'm not an expert or anything, but a hard drive that old could have a virus you didn't know about on it.

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    • G.S.M
      He is watching
      • Mar 2006
      • 1067

      #3
      Re: Hey there

      Maybe.

      If that were the case would it not show up on virus protection programs I have?
      "Someone once said, 'Don't try to be a great man, just be a man, and let history make its own judgments'."

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      • rushyrulz
        Digital Dancing!
        FFR Simfile Author
        FFR Music Producer
        • Feb 2006
        • 12985

        #4
        Re: Hey there

        Sounds like it's time for an upgrade.


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        • m0de
          Marble Eater
          • Jan 2006
          • 1437

          #5
          Re: Hey there

          if there was a virus on the old HD i highly doubt it would have anything to do with the vista install seeing as you would have to somehow physically activate the virus again. idk what might be causing the slow down, but maybe you can elaborate on what exactly is going slow? might help.

          edit: also it would have been a good idea to make the topic related to your post. it would have attracted the attention of those who would be more knowledgeable on this subject.
          Last edited by m0de; 02-5-2012, 09:16 PM.

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          • G.S.M
            He is watching
            • Mar 2006
            • 1067

            #6
            Re: Hey there

            Originally posted by rushyrulz
            Sounds like it's time for an upgrade.
            Or DOWNGRADE

            hooooooooo

            Originally posted by m0de
            if there was a virus on the old HD i highly doubt it would have anything to do with the vista install seeing as you would have to somehow physically activate the virus again. idk what might be causing the slow down, but maybe you can elaborate on what exactly is going slow? might help.

            edit: also it would have been a good idea to make the topic related to your post. it would have attracted the attention of those who would be more knowledgeable on this subject.

            Seems back to normal now after a disk cleanup.

            thanks

            also meh
            "Someone once said, 'Don't try to be a great man, just be a man, and let history make its own judgments'."

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