TO help get better performance

[Silat]

Windows links:

http://www.blackviper.com/index.html,

http://www.activewin.com/tips/tips/microsoft/winxp/

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xpr.htm



Instructions for proper install of video drivers:

Pick 1 driver:


Nvidea - http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp - go here and download the drivers to your desktop.

ATI - http://www.ati.com/support/drivers/....x=5&submit.y=4 - go here and download the drivers to your desktop.

Omega tweaked drivers. Recommended by Nvidea and ATI - http://www.omegadrivers.net/main.php - go here and download the drivers to your desktop.


Now get this:
http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/ - Put it on your desktop


Now install DRIVER CLEANER


Go to add and remove programs and remove all references to ATI or Nvidea.

Restart in safe mode. Usually by clicking the f8 button during reboot.

DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING if windows asks.

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Run DRIVER CLEANER AND CLICK THE CLEAN button.



Then restart. DO NOT INSTALL ANYTHING once again. It's ok, all will be well

When you reach your desktop click on the driver you downloaded and follow prompts.

Restart..

 

If you have any problems read the helpfile that comes with DRIVE CLEANER.


Security:
 
http://www.x-setup.net/ - To tweak till you drop  FREE
 
 
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/downloads.html - download and install : SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard FREE
 
http://www.safer-networking.org/index.php?page=download -  Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy  FREE
 
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html - Download Hijackthis and CWShredder. Put them in a new folder named "Hijackthis". Put the folder on  c drive. This is important for proper logging of info when you get hijacked. FREE
 
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ - Download the free version of Adaware and install. Or pay for the advanced version if you want. FREE
 
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php - If you don't have an antivirus program and don't want to pay for one then get AVG . It is free and good. FREE
http://www.free-av.com/ - another antivirus FREE
 
If you dont have an antivirus you can do free scans at http://housecall.antivirus.com/  or  http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/
 
 
SpywareBlaster, SpywareGuard, Spybot, Adaware, and AVG all need updating regularly.
 
Hijackthis and CWShredder ( Last update ever ) also need updating but these should only be used when you have a problem. If you have a problem,you can contact me for help or go to the  http://help.lockergnome.com/index.php?showforum=50 and click on the "HIJACKTHIS LOGS" forums. Register and post your problem. An expert will get to you within a few days to guide you to a clean machine
 
Contact me if you need help:) I can call you.

[United]

Great information here.  I smell a sticky!  But this post does seem familiar..?

[jetb123]

Silat since you are a computer wiz or I thought you were. Will this computer below allow me to see eyecandy?

[SLO]

Originally posted by jetb123
Silat since you are a computer wiz or I thought you were. Will this computer below allow me to see eyecandy?

to aswer your question....

yes

[FT_Animal]

Nice!!



Anim

[TBolt A-10]

Very helpful info here.  

Bravo, Silat.