Thread: Help - I need to get info off my computer and other computer questions

I did a desk cleanup, and a disk defrag about a month or so ago. I also removed all programs that I haven't used in at least 4 months.

Here is my system info:

The computer is a Dell Dimension 2350

Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4 GenuineIntel 2192 Mhz

BIOS Version date: 3/24/03

Total Physical Memory: 256MB (this is where my problem lies - I could probably get away with adding to this and the computer would work better)
Available Physical Memory: 22.77 MB (I had Outlook and WordPerfect running at the time)

Virtual Memory: 880.24 MB
Available Virtual Memory: 254.59 MB

Page File Space: 625.76 MB

Modem: 56k

C Drive: 27.91 GB
Available: 10.14 GB


Obviously i am having issues with the speed of my computer....my problem is this

My boss is sending over the wife friday to do a disk defrag and such - although ive already told him that i did this and what I think is the problem - (my phys. mem space - ) but anywho he is pissing me off and sending the wife

I need to:

A. Get rid of my cookies, etc - i dont want her to be able to see how much i come here or how much time i spend on the interweb

B. I would like to stop some of the things that start up automatically when i turn on my computer

C. Is there any way to put some things of mine that are private in a folder she cant access - like pics etc?

Anyone??????????


Plus I got like 3000 emails to get rid of - all his, but i dont want her to see my laziness

What operating system do you have? Vista? XP? 2000?

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On your internet home page, go to "tools/internet options" and there you will be able to delete temp files and cookies. You can also clear the history on your browser.

The auto programs you have to go into each program's tools and unselect that option.

I don't know about passwords for files. You might be able to do that, but I don't know. If you can't, just save all those files on a blank CD and delete them, then reinstall them after she leaves.

Originally Posted by topscribe

What operating system do you have? Vista? XP? 2000?

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Certainly not Vista with that little RAM.

Originally Posted by topscribe

What operating system do you have? Vista? XP? 2000?

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XP..............

Originally Posted by gnomeflinger

On your internet home page, go to "tools/internet options" and there you will be able to delete temp files and cookies. You can also clear the history on your browser.

The auto programs you have to go into each program's tools and unselect that option.

I don't know about passwords for files. You might be able to do that, but I don't know. If you can't, just save all those files on a blank CD and delete them, then reinstall them after she leaves.

Well the internet options - i wasnt sure they took them off the hard drive too....i thought there was a file in the systems folder you could go to -

I will have to put my pics on my flash drive thingy i guess -

God this pisses me off

I hate when he thinks i dont know what im doing or talking about

I know there are only 2 solutions to my problems

Upgrade my RAM or get a new computer - he acts like his wife will be able to come in and perform some modern miracle and get my computer to run faster - HELLLO its five years old - ughhhhh

For the internet, Gnomey knows what she is talking about.

For startup items, click Start -> Run
in the field type
msconfig

and hit enter.
There will be a startup tab (should be the last one on the right)
Uncheck everything in there.

Also, on your c: drive, go to documents and settings/all users/start menu/programs/startup

Delete all shortcuts in this folder and reboot.

As far as e-mails that you need to delete, need a little bit more information on that. What program do you use for e-mail?

Your computer might also be due for a re-install.

I recommend a new computer first and foremost. A modern processor starts to slow down after 4 years of regular use. I don't know the physics of it that well, I just know that this happens.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

For the internet, Gnomey knows what she is talking about.

For startup items, click Start -> Run
in the field type
msconfig

and hit enter.
There will be a startup tab (should be the last one on the right)
Uncheck everything in there.

Also, on your c: drive, go to documents and settings/all users/start menu/programs/startup

Delete all shortcuts in this folder and reboot.

As far as e-mails that you need to delete, need a little bit more information on that. What program do you use for e-mail?

Startup - what about McAfee - i want that to start when i start

I use Microsoft Outlook

I know how to delete them it will just be time consuming i did like 1500 already today

So the internet options thing wipes everything off the hard drive too? - there are no traces that she can find?

Cause part of me thinks boss man is trying to do some checking up on me

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Your computer might also be due for a re-install.

I recommend a new computer first and foremost. A modern processor starts to slow down after 4 years of regular use. I don't know the physics of it that well, I just know that this happens.

Looks like the hard drive is getting pretty packed too.

Upgrade that 'puter OB. I bet a defrag takes all day.

Originally Posted by orangenblue420

Startup - what about McAfee - i want that to start when i start

I use Microsoft Outlook

I know how to delete them it will just be time consuming i did like 1500 already today

So the internet options thing wipes everything off the hard drive too? - there are no traces that she can find?

Cause part of me thinks boss man is trying to do some checking up on me

Find the mcaffe item in msconfig, and leave it checked. As far as the internet options thing goes, it takes everything off. Don't forget about histories.

If I were you, I would start using firefox or google chrome.

E-mail, you are just going to have to take the time to delete everything.

You may be able to search for everything that has a certain keyword , and then do a Ctrl+a and hit delete to do mass deletions.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

For the internet, Gnomey knows what she is talking about.

For startup items, click Start -> Run
in the field type
msconfig

and hit enter.
There will be a startup tab (should be the last one on the right)
Uncheck everything in there.

Also, on your c: drive, go to documents and settings/all users/start menu/programs/startup

Delete all shortcuts in this folder and reboot.

As far as e-mails that you need to delete, need a little bit more information on that. What program do you use for e-mail?

You might want to be a bit more specific here, Thnik...

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Your computer might also be due for a re-install.

I recommend a new computer first and foremost. A modern processor starts to slow down after 4 years of regular use. I don't know the physics of it that well, I just know that this happens.

It started happening about a year ago - so thats about right - i wish the mf'r would just listen to me

2 weeks ago he was all about me picking out a computer - now all of a sudden he is pulling this crap - me thinks the wife has something to do with this decision - (they are in the process of re-doing their kitchen and i think im gonna pay in the long run )

Originally Posted by orangenblue420

Startup - what about McAfee - i want that to start when i start

I use Microsoft Outlook

I know how to delete them it will just be time consuming i did like 1500 already today

So the internet options thing wipes everything off the hard drive too? - there are no traces that she can find?

Cause part of me thinks boss man is trying to do some checking up on me

McAfee eats up a bunch of RAM too. There's some better anti-virus programs out there.

Originally Posted by orangenblue420

Well the internet options - i wasnt sure they took them off the hard drive too....i thought there was a file in the systems folder you could go to -

I will have to put my pics on my flash drive thingy i guess -

God this pisses me off

I hate when he thinks i dont know what im doing or talking about

I know there are only 2 solutions to my problems

Upgrade my RAM or get a new computer - he acts like his wife will be able to come in and perform some modern miracle and get my computer to run faster - HELLLO its five years old - ughhhhh

If she has the magic touch, send her to my house and perhaps my laptop will magically come alive.