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PC Slowing down and unable to play downloaded game

Mar 13, 2004 8:40PM PST

My pc has been slowing down for a while now and also i downloaded a game which i have played for a year onto my pc.I had to re download it as i couldnt play it. Now it has disappeared its not in my programs so i cant play any more.The same thing has happened with AOL AIM no icons have appeared after download and i cant access it at all please help

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''Clean it up''.
Mar 13, 2004 11:10PM PST

Please note what they say can happen when a computer is "infected" and then these "five different tools" suggest for use. Use all of them to eradicate any possible junk from your computer first and then we'll help you fix anything left over.

Bill Gaston

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Re:PC Slowing down and unable to play downloaded game
Mar 13, 2004 11:37PM PST

I have tried to clean it up but keeps seizing up on me any advice of best way to sort this pls?

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Seizure.
Mar 13, 2004 11:55PM PST

Try the tools in SAFE MODE if need be.

Be aware that as long as you allow pests and parasites on a machine that it will misbehave.

Bob

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Re:Re:PC Slowing down and unable to play downloaded game
Mar 14, 2004 12:06AM PST

Cursorcowboy's advice is most likely the correct analysis and advice. In view of the nature of your problem I recommend taking and posting this in the "Virus and Secruity Alerts" forum where you will find many experts there to help. There are many free removal tools to get rid of viruses and other malware. Many are already posted on that forum and where you will find all kinds of suggestions. Only you can do this and it can be tedious work.

Good luck!

Happy

Glenn