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Ten Toes
Hello:
Recently, I have been getting "This page cannot be displayed" when browsing.
I get this message mainly when I am on a site and clink on a link within the
site. My overall browsing experience has been slower recently.
My habits:
Ran Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool today--no infections
found.
Run Disk clean up once a week.
Defragment once a week.
Run Avast Anti-virus at least once a week.
Automatic Updates on. Run "check for updates" manually on occasion.
Use Windows firewall.
Pop-up blocker on.
Phishing filter on.
Do not game.
Occasionaly view video, webcasts, and other media.
Recent Downloads:
Haute Secure--in beta stage.
Questions:
1. What could be causing page display errors? Suggestions?
2. Should I update to SP3 if system was up-to-date prior to its release?
3. Please recommend plain English reading material on how to optimize
processes running in background and at start-up. Clueless, but think this
area may be causing my slower performance issue.
4. Driver updates? Unfortunately, I got into a nasty discussion in the
Dell forum and would like to know your opinion on updating drivers if they
are not broken, even if urgent updates are recommended.
5. How do I know if I have an external router? Is this something I
would/could have ordered with my original purchase?
I apologize if I have asked too many questions or violated posting protocol.
I hope my questions are related to this forum.
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your replies.
Sincerely,
Toes
Recently, I have been getting "This page cannot be displayed" when browsing.
I get this message mainly when I am on a site and clink on a link within the
site. My overall browsing experience has been slower recently.
My habits:
Ran Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool today--no infections
found.
Run Disk clean up once a week.
Defragment once a week.
Run Avast Anti-virus at least once a week.
Automatic Updates on. Run "check for updates" manually on occasion.
Use Windows firewall.
Pop-up blocker on.
Phishing filter on.
Do not game.
Occasionaly view video, webcasts, and other media.
Recent Downloads:
Haute Secure--in beta stage.
Questions:
1. What could be causing page display errors? Suggestions?
2. Should I update to SP3 if system was up-to-date prior to its release?
3. Please recommend plain English reading material on how to optimize
processes running in background and at start-up. Clueless, but think this
area may be causing my slower performance issue.
4. Driver updates? Unfortunately, I got into a nasty discussion in the
Dell forum and would like to know your opinion on updating drivers if they
are not broken, even if urgent updates are recommended.
5. How do I know if I have an external router? Is this something I
would/could have ordered with my original purchase?
I apologize if I have asked too many questions or violated posting protocol.
I hope my questions are related to this forum.
Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your replies.
Sincerely,
Toes