Your PC is slow - Check the amount of RAM (physical memory) being used (right click on the taskbar and select Task Manager) if in the Performance tab the physical memory is more than 60% used, consider stopping some of your programmes from starting up with Windows (Like Skype or Messenger). Adding extra RAM isn't too expensive, usually less than £30. One of the biggest boosts you can give to a system (once there's enough RAM) is to replace your old mechanical hard drive with a Solid State Drive. SSD's cost about 50p per GB and give you a noticeable quickening, reduce energy useage and noise. Your computer has a virus - Never pay a company over the telephone to fix a virus (they're usually overcharging and there's a risk they are scam merchants). It shouldn't cost much more than £35. If you have access to the internet, download the free Malwarebytes programme and run a scan. If you've got a more serious virus try not to use the computer too much and contact me. Try starting the computer in safe mode (pre Windows 8 press F8 repeatedly during boot up and choose Safe mode with networking; in Windows 8 use Settings to start in Safe Mode). That sometimes allows you to run Malwarebytes when it's otherwise blocked. Laptop is broken
If the computer is beeping, go to the manufacturer's site and see if the number of beeps corresponds to a known fault. You have a problem you can’t cure or want an upgrade like Windows 8 or 10. Talk to me - I will give a fixed price quote. Like to use Ebay to buy or sell online? Like to have a basic website with a shared calendar and your own email address? Want to go wireless or want to improve your poor connection? Want to do more with your iPAD or Tablet?
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