Hoser John Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 This set of upgrades sure is reaking havoc with page hangups,dropped connections,like functions,edit also and sssssllllllllllllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooowed down everything. Just past couple a days gettn' worse. Thanx much for all ya try to do but something just too much for ISP...thanx for any help-John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Use Google Chrome. You can keep your Explorer too to use on your other sites and your history if you like. I started with Chrome that way and I haven't opened Explorer in over a year.Mitchel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 We have made no changes for many moons John.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Forum has some quirks on Edit for sure. If your IE is not working ???? Mine works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LipCa Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm using IE and no problems.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I uploaded Chrome a week ago to try and get better results as XP dies like April 18 and Messenger gone haywire too since December changes. Time for a windows 7 try as 8 & 8.1 gettn' replaced also as a dud like 2000,Vista and Millenium. Thanks much for trying as Microsoft messes up the whole thang. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Windows 8 Sucks Big Time. It's built around a touch screen and is nothing like any other Windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yeah we have windows 8 on both laptops and can be irritating as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Bill! Down Load this goodie and you get back some recognizable window features. http://www.classicshell.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I uploaded Chrome a week ago to try and get better results as XP dies like April 18 and Messenger gone haywire too since December changes. Time for a windows 7 try as 8 & 8.1 gettn' replaced also as a dud like 2000,Vista and Millenium. Thanks much for trying as Microsoft messes up the whole thang. JohnWhat's this about XP dieing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 MSN is loosing (DROPPING) updates and support for it. As stuff changes it will become a Rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 MSN is loosing (DROPPING) updates and support for it. As stuff changes it will become a Rock.AAAAAWWWWWWWWW-Crap!Figures,...So, any options short of getting a whole new system? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 XP is fine if you are just doing email and web. Vista and Windows 8 suck royal hiney. Internet Exploder gets less usable with each version.Turn off your updates and stop downloading "free" antivirus programs or surfing for "free" porn and your XP will serve you for as long as your computer stays alive. It's still the best and most stable system Windows has ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 XP is fine if you are just doing email and web. Vista and Windows 8 suck royal hiney. Internet Exploder gets less usable with each version.Turn off your updates and stop downloading "free" antivirus programs or surfing for "free" porn and your XP will serve you for as long as your computer stays alive. It's still the best and most stable system Windows has ever made.Thanks Clay.I will be putting my 'puter in the shop for a memory upgrade though.Seems the RAM is insufficient, so I've been told, upgrade will bring the speed back.Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spa in nv Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Spent the cash and went to a MacBook Pro. Love it!! Fast, no viruses, NO PROBLEMS!!!! I am not computer savvy so to me it is worth the money for way less frustration. No more windows for me.Just bought a second for my son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For Windows computers I'd strongly suggest some regular disk maintenance if you want to keep them "fast" Steel Pan. They slow down over time because of the way they write information onto the hard drive willy nilly.You can do a lot to prevent that and have them run smoother and faster by regular defragmentation. It's easy and it's free. You can read my tutorial about the easy effective way to get this done HERE. You might not need any memory upgrades at all if you try this first.I agree with spa in nv about the Mac option. We have five Macs ourselves ranging from an old laptop to the latest and greatest super computer. I highly recommend them. Better quality construction and much easier on the nerves. If you are in love with Windows or Linux you can buy a Mac and run all three systems side by side. Try that with your Windows box!With the constant failure of Microsoft to come up with a useable operating system, browser or non bloated program it's becoming obvious that we all need to consider another system eventually. The various flavors of Linux are an option but you will still be limited on future operating system choices. If you are looking for a new computer consider putting up the extra cash for one of the Apple "pro" models. My 1999 Apple laptop is still going strong and can do anything your Windows box can even after 15 years of hard use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pan Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Clay,For Windows computers I'd strongly suggest some regular disk maintenance if you want to keep them "fast" Steel Pan. They slow down over time because of the way they write information onto the hard drive willy nilly.You can do a lot to prevent that and have them run smoother and faster by regular defragmentation. It's easy and it's free. You can read my tutorial about the easy effective way to get this done HERE. You might not need any memory upgrades at all if you try this first.I agree with spa in nv about the Mac option. We have five Macs ourselves ranging from an old laptop to the latest and greatest super computer. I highly recommend them. Better quality construction and much easier on the nerves. If you are in love with Windows or Linux you can buy a Mac and run all three systems side by side. Try that with your Windows box!With the constant failure of Microsoft to come up with a useable operating system, browser or non bloated program it's becoming obvious that we all need to consider another system eventually. The various flavors of Linux are an option but you will still be limited on future operating system choices. If you are looking for a new computer consider putting up the extra cash for one of the Apple "pro" models. My 1999 Apple laptop is still going strong and can do anything your Windows box can even after 15 years of hard use.I defragment regularly but was told that current web operations require a lot more RAM.I'll try your tutorial and see if it helps.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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