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Got answer so fast decided to send next question along. 1. Under more tools
in Malewarebytes is a tool called File Assassian that says can help delete
locked files.When would one want to run this,and what exactly are locked
files.should I be messing with them. Reason I am asking is that my computer
is running slower,and slower all the time.Kind of like that commercial.
Also what about compressed old files there is 4,096KB of them on my
C:drive.can you get rid of those? How do you find out what they are.
I have XP SP2,(and yes I know I need to update before July,Thanks for that
tip).Thanks for any help.

"didee58" wrote in message
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Got answer so fast decided to send next question along. 1. Under more tools
in Malewarebytes is a tool called File Assassian that says can help delete
locked files.When would one want to run this,and what exactly are locked
files.should I be messing with them. Reason I am asking is that my computer
is running slower,and slower all the time.Kind of like that commercial.
Also what about compressed old files there is 4,096KB of them on my
C:drive.can you get rid of those? How do you find out what they are.
I have XP SP2,(and yes I know I need to update before July,Thanks for that
tip).Thanks for any help.

Locked files are ones that will not delete by any of the standard techniques.
You should only be deleting files that you created, i.e. documents, pictures, etc.

When you run "disk cleanup" it may compress old data files that you have not used in a long time.
When you double-click on one of these compressed files, it should open with the program used to
create it.
Then if you don't need, or want, it any more, you can delete it.
However these compressed files have nothing to do with your computer speed.

Have you run the "Disk Cleanup" tool to remove clutter? (START-All PROGRAMS-ACCESSORIES-SYSTEM
TOOLS-DISK CLEANUP)
Especially clear the "temp files" option.
You also need to know what programs load into memory on startup and stay there. These can use
critical recourses and slow your computer down.

Post here instead: http://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showforum=41

didee58 wrote:
Got answer so fast decided to send next question along. 1. Under more
tools
in Malewarebytes is a tool called File Assassian that says can help delete
locked files.When would one want to run this,and what exactly are locked
files.should I be messing with them. Reason I am asking is that my
computer
is running slower,and slower all the time.Kind of like that commercial.
Also what about compressed old files there is 4,096KB of them on my
C:drive.can you get rid of those? How do you find out what they are.
I have XP SP2,(and yes I know I need to update before July,Thanks for that
tip).Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the info,just have one more question(for now)when I go to Task
Manager it shows me all that are running,currently 47 of them. which ones are
all right to turn off.and how do I stop them from loading to begin with if
they aren't needed?.I have one of those books for dummies,but sometimes it is
easier when someone can address the one specific thing you are having trouble
with,so again Thanks for your help.
"Richard in AZ" wrote:


"didee58" wrote in message
...
Got answer so fast decided to send next question along. 1. Under more tools
in Malewarebytes is a tool called File Assassian that says can help delete
locked files.When would one want to run this,and what exactly are locked
files.should I be messing with them. Reason I am asking is that my computer
is running slower,and slower all the time.Kind of like that commercial.
Also what about compressed old files there is 4,096KB of them on my
C:drive.can you get rid of those? How do you find out what they are.
I have XP SP2,(and yes I know I need to update before July,Thanks for that
tip).Thanks for any help.

Locked files are ones that will not delete by any of the standard techniques.
You should only be deleting files that you created, i.e. documents, pictures, etc.

When you run "disk cleanup" it may compress old data files that you have not used in a long time.
When you double-click on one of these compressed files, it should open with the program used to
create it.
Then if you don't need, or want, it any more, you can delete it.
However these compressed files have nothing to do with your computer speed.

Have you run the "Disk Cleanup" tool to remove clutter? (START-All PROGRAMS-ACCESSORIES-SYSTEM
TOOLS-DISK CLEANUP)
Especially clear the "temp files" option.
You also need to know what programs load into memory on startup and stay there. These can use
critical recourses and slow your computer down.


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At this point it is almost impossible for some one, that cannot see your computer, to help you.
As a minimum, you must have your antivirus program running and your video control running, but a lot
of the other software does not have to be running all the time in the background. But depending on
your computers other software may also be required to be running in the background.
At this time I recommend you look for a computer club or a professional tech in your area to help
you.
(PS, by professional tech I do not mean a big box service like BestBuy, etc.)

"didee58" wrote in message
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Thanks for the info,just have one more question(for now)when I go to Task
Manager it shows me all that are running,currently 47 of them. which ones are
all right to turn off.and how do I stop them from loading to begin with if
they aren't needed?.I have one of those books for dummies,but sometimes it is
easier when someone can address the one specific thing you are having trouble
with,so again Thanks for your help.
"Richard in AZ" wrote:


"didee58" wrote in message
...
Got answer so fast decided to send next question along. 1. Under more tools
in Malewarebytes is a tool called File Assassian that says can help delete
locked files.When would one want to run this,and what exactly are locked
files.should I be messing with them. Reason I am asking is that my computer
is running slower,and slower all the time.Kind of like that commercial.
Also what about compressed old files there is 4,096KB of them on my
C:drive.can you get rid of those? How do you find out what they are.
I have XP SP2,(and yes I know I need to update before July,Thanks for that
tip).Thanks for any help.

Locked files are ones that will not delete by any of the standard techniques.
You should only be deleting files that you created, i.e. documents, pictures, etc.

When you run "disk cleanup" it may compress old data files that you have not used in a long time.
When you double-click on one of these compressed files, it should open with the program used to
create it.
Then if you don't need, or want, it any more, you can delete it.
However these compressed files have nothing to do with your computer speed.

Have you run the "Disk Cleanup" tool to remove clutter? (START-All PROGRAMS-ACCESSORIES-SYSTEM
TOOLS-DISK CLEANUP)
Especially clear the "temp files" option.
You also need to know what programs load into memory on startup and stay there. These can use
critical recourses and slow your computer down.


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