1. kgash

    Windows 11 suddenly drastically slowed down

    My Windows 11 pc has suddenly slowed down to a snail’s pace. It takes two or three times as long to boot up, applications open very slowly, etc.. I ran a Malwarebytes scan which showed one minor PUP error but no other problems. I also ran an SFC /scannow and a DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image...
    • kgash
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    • 64-bit asrock computer issues directx 12 dism dram graphics malwarebytes monitor setup msi performance power supply puppy sfc slow boot storage system specs troubleshooting windows 11 windows home
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. W

    Windows XP Resolving HTTPS Issues on Windows XP: Websites Marked Unsafe Despite Valid Certificates

    Hello An elderly friend whose computer I generally look after, has a problem when accessing some websites and is very worried about it. She has Windows XP Pro installed - SP3 and fully patched (she cannot afford to upgrade) and when trying to access some websites, which display the 'HTTPS'...
    • Willum08
    • Thread
    • avg browser issues chrome compatibility https insecure sites internet explorer malwarebytes old software privacy puppy security ssl certificates system restore tech support troubleshooting website wifi windows xp
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. holdum333

    Windows 10 Have you restored to factory?

    Hi! it's always good a feeling to restore to factory and have a clean install of your OS. Yes you will probably have a ton of updates and Apps to restore after factory restore, but a clean install makes you feel good, knowing your PC is free of all the BS that's accumulated on your rig. PUP's...
    • holdum333
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    • clean install factory restore filehippo forum freeware pc maintenance puppy software update windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Q

    Windows 7 BSOD - IRQL gt zero at system service

    July 2011 laptop Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberSager NP8130 / Clevo P151HM1 OS Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit CPU 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM, 2.0-2.8GHz, (32nm, 6M MotherboardCouldn't figure out Memory8,192MB DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel Memory (16MBs now) Graphics Card(s)nVidia...
    • quick215
    • Thread
    • adwcleaner bitdefender bsod clevo cpu driver issues error event viewer gtx 560m irql malware memory dump performance issues puppy sager services software conflict troubleshooting windows 7 zonealarm
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  5. News

    Solutions: How to get rid of 'PUP' programs

    I have Malwarebytes and Windows Defender as my protectors. I am trying to remove Trovi.com. I keep getting this annoying website with more tabs. I have tried to eliminate it several times, without luck. Every time I think it's gone, it comes back. When I Google info on uninstalling it I get...
    • News
    • Thread
    • adware internet safety malware malwarebytes puppy security tech solutions trovi.com uninstall windows defender
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  6. P

    Windows 8 Puppy 5.6 printer Win 8.1

    The following link is all I get when trying to find out if my HP Officejet 6500A will work with Puppy 5.6. Is there anyone who can direct me to the proper download so I can print from the Live cd while using Win 8.1? Thank you...
  7. David Bridge

    Windows Vista NSIS: Solimba-B [PUP] Meaning

    Anyone wanna tell me what that means? My dad is sayin he's got a virus on his computer and that's the problem. Can't find anything on Google! Please help!
  8. B

    Windows 7 Lenovo Laptop Will Not Boot

    Lenovo laptop with Windows 7 OS. The laptop shut down while plugged in overnight. I have removed the battery and let it sit for hours to cool/reset. Upon power up, the hard drive light comes on for 2-3 seconds, then goes off. Sometimes the screen flickers white for another 2-3 seconds, but...
    • Brannok812
    • Thread
    • bios boot computer controller data recovery error flickering hard drive hardware laptop lenovo malware power issues puppy recovery disc reset system crash troubleshooting virus removal windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. zvit

    Windows 7 BSOD - not so scary

    Remember the little cute puppy dog that wags it's tail while you do a search in Windows explorer? (Maybe some still have it) I think Microsoft's BSOD sometimes give people heart attacks and should be replaced with a puppy dog that wags it's tail and holds up a paper that has all the information...