Assume you've both done virus scans? Malwarebytes : Free anti-malware download is free and well recommended.
its very slow needs new anti virus cant seem to get any sound also prob needs new software thanks
I've got AVG Free, which runs frequently - although it's not been run since the problem, as it doesn't run corrently in Safe Mode (well, it does, but in a command line form).
You're probably right about installing a new version of Windows, but you'll be stuck if the problem is hardware.
If I were you, I'd download a copy of Home | Ubuntu onto a DVD or USB stick, and try booting from that - if it runs OK for a while, you're probably okay. You don't need to install anything on your hard disk to test it, though it will be slow that way.
So, I'd use Ubuntu purely to try out another operating system to ensure the problem isn't hardware?
Yeah, you can do it before messing with Windows, although if safe mode runs okay it may be more trouble than it's worth!
Safe mode does work... with the inherent drawbacks.
Outside of safe mode, it boots up, and seems to be working ok - however, at some point soon after (anything from a minute to about 5) the screen freezes and the only option is to perform a hard re-boot... I then delve into Safe Mode from there.
Best to make time for a fresh install...
Windows 7 for me, definitely my favourite flavour of Windows so far, although I'll admit I haven't spent a whole lot of time with Windows 8. Cost me about £60 for upgrade (not new licence disks) a couple of years back. I don't know whether Microsoft still run the thingon their website where you can check your current license number to see if you need full or upgrade (or whether that even still matters).I think so... Windows 8 or 7?
And is there anywhere cheaper than the student offers out there?
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I think so... Windows 8 or 7?
And is there anywhere cheaper than the student offers out there?