Re: weird computer problem -- not solved

"Rita" <Rita@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:0r8nd5lv9atgmgk7v8tcrj9mfb3oldvlae@xxxxxxxxxx
On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:09:07 -0400, Emily <Emily@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:36:47 -0500, "Glenn" <minorgo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Now I've got a problem and since you guys are somewhat responsible,
I figure you can help me out. I think it was Sid that suggested
Windows 7 so I searched and found some low information sites. No
cost figures but MS would be happy to send me a copy on the release
date. While trying to find the cost to upgrade my vista home
premium to a like version, I ran across a free register cleaner
called registerbooster.exe, a preferred MS partner or something like
that. I download and ran it. I had some 300 errors and they would
magnanimously fix the first 15 and sell me a program to fix the
rest. I selected restore back to before fix; hope it works. Since
I haven't noticed any performance problems, and I usually look at
the resister after removing applications, what's going on?

Interesting -- trying to follow Thumper's advice about deleting
temporary files (none of which were removed by Windows Disc Cleanup
even though I told it to), I ended up on that same web site but didn't
download the program. I may do so in the future if you don't have any
problems after restoring yours. Please let me know if you do.

MG mentioned a program called CCleaer that gets rid of junk on
your drive. It deletes temporary files and I run the program every
couple of weeks. It is free. It also will clean the Registry but I
don't usually do that. You can back of the Registry if you like
before running that portion of the program which is a good idea.

I was suprirsed to find how many folders contain temporary files.

http://www.ccleaner.com/



I run tracks eraser pro every so often, and also defrag.
It keeps things running OK.

--

Evelyn

"Even as a mother protects with her life her only child, So with a boundless heart let one cherish all living beings." --Sutta Nipata 1.8

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