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Laptop very slow thinking of fresh install?
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AIex
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Hey guys,

So my laptop is very slow and I'm starting to get pissed off. Do you think by wiping it and re-install windows on it should fix the speed?

Lemme know
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Well what are the specs, that could be your problem. Or viruses.
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download malware anti bytes and run a scan on it first
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just wipe it u will be good
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1. Run anti-virus programs:
    - Full AV such as AVG or Avast
    - Malwarebytes
    - SUPERAntiSpyware
    - Hitman Pro (Trial)
    - TDSSKiller anti-rootkit

2. Uninstall programs you don't need

3. Using msconfig, disable startup items and services you know you don't need. If you don't know what it is, don't touch.

4. Defragment your hard drive using Defraggler or the utility that comes with Windows.
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Defrag it, uninstall unwanted programs,
Go to MSCONFIG
and take off unneeded programs on boot.
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Go to control panel, programs and features, then uninstall the junk.
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I suggest that you defrag your Hard Drive, Close all procceses that you do not need in Task Manager, Use the Disk Cleanup utility, Scan your PC for malware and viruses. If a virus is detected, I suggest you perform a clean install of Windows.
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