Restore

[lindsaypinsy]

I have a compaq windows 98 2nd edition and then I updated it to windows XP
home edition and my comp. has been slow lately. (Not the internet) If I
restore my computer with a windows XP disc, will my computer stay windows XP?

my email is (e-mail address removed)

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

If you restore it with a WinXP disk, why wouldn't it stay WinXP? However, I
suspect the restore is not what you need, as this does not cure problems
caused by spyware and viruses, which are the most common reasons a system is
slowed down.

For spy and ad programs, install and run these:

AdawareII www.lavasoft.de
Spybot www.safer-networking.org

From MVP Richard Harper on cleaning up malware infested systems:
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

For viruses, these:

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/8/lng/us/tpl/v5/nid/3001#3001
http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

Also, you may use this free on-line scanner:
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/

Many are best run in Safe mode to minimize interference. Most will resist
removal in normal mode where they are active.

How to start in Safe mode:
http://www.rickrogers.org/fixes.htm#Safe mode

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org