Any infection BEFORE you install a scan program will not be detected. The program sees the infection as pristine (part of the program it is scanning).

Malware gets INTO your programs.
The best practice is to defend against intrusion.
Its easier to prevent infection than to remove one.

Just keep that in mind.

Okay, I will remember that.

That's why programs like spybot and super antispyware work when the antiviruses don't.
They look for the signatures of those intrusive infections.
Just be aware of what is known of as "False Positives"
That is a detection of an infection from something that you do use.
Again, read the results, don't just click willy nilly.

Some websites use cookies that can be considered trackers.
It all depends on how you use your computer.

You can set 'exceptions' so the scanners ignore the trackers you use.

The Windows Repair program fixes the baseline windows so not as critical of your surfing habits. It basically, restores windows parameters to what windows needs. Follow its directions.

As a rule of thumb, if you're not sure, leave it alone when it comes to services. When it comes to tracking cookies, if you're not sure get rid of it, you can always just reset your cookies, later.
Password memory is a form of cookie.

Hey, I thought of something else you might want to check on your old system.
Make sure the clock is set to the right date.
If the BIOS/CMOS battery goes bad it knocks your date out of whack and that can play havoc with your operating system.

Its a watch battery type thing inside that keeps power to motherboard memory.
The one in my laptop is shot so if I unplug it (my main battery is also shot) the clock resets the date to 2007, then it won't work right at all, till I fix the date. Time settings are not as important as the date settings.

The word CMOS is an acronym for “complementary metal oxide semiconductor”. The CMOS battery is a small, round battery that lets you store the day, time, and month on your computer. It allows you to shut your PC down for an extended period of time and still have the correct time and date in place when you use your PC again. More importantly, the CMOS battery stores the BIOS settings of your computer. The BIOS enables us to identify what hardware is on the system and what device drivers to use. When the CMOS battery is weak, the BIOS loses data and the computer can start to malfunction. Let’s take a look at a few signs of a CMOS battery failure.

Incorrect computer date and time settings. Also, the date/time keep getting reset even after you fix them in the BIOS. This is the most common CMOS battery failure sign.

Your PC occasionally turns off or doesn’t start.

Drivers stop working.

You may start to get errors while booting that say something like “CMOS checksum error” or “CMOS read error“.

Some weird hardware issues such as your computer not being able to locate the mouse, keyboard, or printer.
SOURCE: http://www.domstechblog.com/signs-of-cmos-battery-failure/

The date and time are correct Tom. I don't run it on the battery because it won't keep a charge. So I have to leave it plugged in at all times to use it.

I put it up on a toaster oven rack to help with cooling, until I get a laptop cooler for it, and it seems to be helping. It's not getting near as hot as it was before that.

I hear big hammers fix computer problems really well...

And if the system is old enough and heavy enough, it makes for a great boat anchor!


Looks like you have had some good info given to you. I would say look at user review for the model you want to buy. If it doesn't have 4 stars or higher, stay away.

In my 20 years dealing with computers, most big-name companies will have decent systems. The really cheap system are cheap for a reason so to a point, you get what you pay for...
I often look at the Dell scratch and dent website (now the outlet site) for business class systems. I have found business class systems are often built better than those for home use (home use is what you will find at best buy). Not to say Home systems won't be good for you but long term ownership value, business systems tend to be better in my experience.
The issue is budget and finding what you can afford. There is no guarantee any system will last beyond the warranty offered so it's a gamble.

If you happen to shop the Dell outlet, I lean towards the Latitude series. Just try and confirm the specs are similar to what you are looking at now in processor, ram and Hard drive space.

Thanks 2e

Choose Intel if you like playing games.

Thanks tephens, I'm not much of a gamer, not at all actually. But I do plan to get an Intel regardless.

Graphic Card AMD, Processor Intel

I'm not sure I can entirely agree about Intel being the master of games now with how AMD stepped up their game this year. It's looking like AMD might actually be better if you like to stream games that you're playing since they have more cores available that can be used to run other programs (such as recording software and the likes) in the background. Granted, the biggest advantage AMD has always had has been price. Personally, since I apparently bought the last good intel processor before Intel started making some big frowny face decisions, I'm going to just watch and see where things go at this point. I'm set on this computer for a couple more years and if I need another graphics card, I've got room. Most people don't even use the full processing power that an intel card gives, even video gamers. Now if you're running engineering simulations, that's another story.

But to each their own.

Intel uses less power therefore runs cooler. Intel is also pretty set from factory or provider for compatibility with hardware and software. AMD is opposite.
I prefer AMD for desktop just because I like to make tweaks and changes in the bios. They can be more powerful than Intel in the hands of a knowing person. Intel does have better floating point precision than AMD and is hyperthreaded. so it can handle processes better at a lower frequency.
After one year of tweaking the bios on my overkill rig, I was able to get my AMD FX9590 to 13.3 GHz and running smooth. Power consumption in total is just over 3000 watts. utilizing two PSU's. I know I Know, it was just a whim idea that turned into a monster. But I learned so much from the build that I cannot complain. Getting off subject here ,my apologies.

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