Leo... You're A Star! Every video I have watched with you worked! You speak clearly and honestly with no gimmicks. You have saved me from throwing out this damned puter. Ty so much!
Recently had to buy a new (reconditioned) laptop and comparing the performance between it and the old one it is like night and day. Yes, new one has better/faster processor, more memory etc but as you said the big difference is the installed software. I most certainly am one of those who installs loads of stuff and then forgets all about it but I plan on keeping this machine as lean as possible. After I get my old machine cleaned up I plan to use that as my 'experimental' machine and only install stuff on the new one once it has proved itself usefull over the long term. Things I only need for a 'one off' project will stay on the old one. Hopefully that will make this new one last longer before it too eventually gets bloated.
I thought I was disciplined about installing software. Nevertheless I took Leo's advice and was shocked to find all the stuff I had installed over the years (e.g. 4 pdf readers). After removing these, as well as the manufacturer's bloatware and programs I no longer use, then disabling some startup programs and finally clearing caches, cookies etc my computer runs nearly as fast as it did out of the box. Thank you very much Leo.
Hi Leo, I hope you can help me, my printer goes through the process of printing and it feeds out the paper as it goes through the print process but is not printing. I have replaced the ink cartridges both the color bna the black. My printer is a HP officejet pro 6830. Help
I still remember the floppy era. Most programs ran without needing to be installed. You popped in the disk you needed, and ran the program directly. I really despise the "install this software on your hard drive" model. I treat it as a necessary evil, at best.
Look for "portable" alternatives to the software you despise. Many (though of course nto all) have portable isntalls, which will run direectly from the USB stick or wherever they happen to be copied, without an install/setup process.
Hi Leo, I hope you can help me, my printer goes through the process of printing and it feeds out the paper as it goes through the print process but is not printing. I have replaced the ink cartridges. My printer is a HP officejet pro 6830. Help!!! Oh by the way, I did follow your instructions and performed the uninstall and reinstalled several times, it did not help. thanks.
How much would a performance tune-up for a 2014 HP Pavilion and keyboard replacement cost? I would like to get mine back to running up to speed. It started out fast, but has gradually gotten slower
Maybe I'm an outlier, but I am too paranoid about what's installed on my system to have: #1- lots of TSR software installed, #2 - any software that gives special access to my system, and connects to the Internet (unless I really really need to). If I can manage it, I try to do as much as I can from the browser. For those functions that do not require Internet, I use only the most trusted software I can find, and disable any TSR functionality I can, if it has any at all. I run the software only when I need to, and make sure it's shut down when I don't need it. The TSR's I do have running include: printer driver, video card driver and update software, scanner driver and update software, Windows Defender, OneDrive, sound card drivers, and whatever Firefox, Chrome, and Edge do. When I use Steam, I load it, and when I'm done, I exit it. It does not auto-log-in, nor does it automatically load up when I start Windows. I suppose, after seeing this video, it's no coincidence that I don't generally have slowing-down issues with my computer. It also helps that I overbuild my computers in terms of processing power, RAM, and storage. I use way less than I have (although I am chomping at the bit trying to find an affordable video card upgrade). I like to have a good handle on what my system is running, and why it's running it. If I don't need it, I don't use it.
I only have about 6 programs I installed on a $2000 computer and I use them all the time, I haven't installed anything I don't use. There is still a lot of space on the comp (like 400GB) but it's slowed down LOT and the 'disk' keeps going up to 100% in Task Manager. Plus I'm getting black screen frozen with cursor a lot. I'm getting worried about how slow it's becoming, evening opening a chrome tab takes about 8 mins D:
hi leo can you tell me what to do about my surface pro because when it was slow i factory reset it and now i cant use it cause it shows tat there is a error and i feel like its because of steam and dicord these softwares always open as soon as i unlock my pc (its windows 10)
Thank you for your knowledge. Question: My bank account was compromised on my eBay account. now i'm questioning my security on my desk top. should I re-start my computer? ty
problem is , you install windows , you install your software , it take 15 gb of your hard drive , after few monts of use ita take 40 gb , your run windows clean comad , go donw to 35 and you donw know what are the 20gb of crap on your computer
@@askleonotenboom Yes, but I did not download or install any codecs. I just wonder if I can get it if I opened a video that I downloaded in a normal video player (MPC-HC). I watched it without internet and I did not notice anything suspicious. But still I scanned my PC with malwarebytes, kaspersky (I use the free version) TDSS killer(,kaspersky's anti rootkit tool) malwarebytes anti-rootkit tool and before all that I run Rkill to kill all the processes if there are any... I scaned the whole PC normal mode and once in safe mode. Not one program did notice anything, so I just wonder if I am safe or maybe just a bit paranoid? Sorry for the essay...
Most of us are short of time. You (Leo) can help by just giving us an article, instead of a video. That will allows us readers to get to the crux of the solution in a much much shorter time. Forgive me if I have now missed something at the end of your video, as I could not spare the time to watch it all. Shirley, the short answer is - To just check what programs/processes are starting with windows and disable them. Rob PS I also disable indexing, and Install Avast Free (That tells Windows defender to stop running in the background whenever it flippin well feels like it). Additionally with Avast you can right click the Notification icon, and tell it to disable until windows restarts.
If you read the description underneath the video you'll see that there's a link to the very article you're asking for. It was there all along. ;-) "Updates, related links, and more discussion: askleo.com/16473"
Hi Leo,
I found your posts while browsing TH-cam. How lucky I am! Thank you for such in-depth information on each topic you discuss and explain.
Leo... You're A Star! Every video I have watched with you worked! You speak clearly and honestly with no gimmicks. You have saved me from throwing out this damned puter. Ty so much!
Recently had to buy a new (reconditioned) laptop and comparing the performance between it and the old one it is like night and day. Yes, new one has better/faster processor, more memory etc but as you said the big difference is the installed software.
I most certainly am one of those who installs loads of stuff and then forgets all about it but I plan on keeping this machine as lean as possible. After I get my old machine cleaned up I plan to use that as my 'experimental' machine and only install stuff on the new one once it has proved itself usefull over the long term. Things I only need for a 'one off' project will stay on the old one.
Hopefully that will make this new one last longer before it too eventually gets bloated.
Thank you Leo for taking the time to make these most helpful videos. It is 'much' appreciated by many of us.😎👍
The thing that made a huge difference to the speed of my computer was defragmenting it regularly.
I thought I was disciplined about installing software. Nevertheless I took Leo's advice and was shocked to find all the stuff I had installed over the years (e.g. 4 pdf readers). After removing these, as well as the manufacturer's bloatware and programs I no longer use, then disabling some startup programs and finally clearing caches, cookies etc my computer runs nearly as fast as it did out of the box. Thank you very much Leo.
It creeps up on you (and me!) doesn't it? :)
Thanks for informing us, my PC is slow and I'm running an uninstalling process on progress.
Hi Leo, I hope you can help me, my printer goes through the process of printing and it feeds out the paper as it goes through the print process but is not printing. I have replaced the ink cartridges both the color bna the black. My printer is a HP officejet pro 6830. Help
I still remember the floppy era. Most programs ran without needing to be installed. You popped in the disk you needed, and ran the program directly. I really despise the "install this software on your hard drive" model. I treat it as a necessary evil, at best.
Look for "portable" alternatives to the software you despise. Many (though of course nto all) have portable isntalls, which will run direectly from the USB stick or wherever they happen to be copied, without an install/setup process.
What about windows options?
Hi Leo, I hope you can help me, my printer goes through the process of printing and it feeds out the paper as it goes through the print process but is not printing. I have replaced the ink cartridges. My printer is a HP officejet pro 6830. Help!!! Oh by the way, I did follow your instructions and performed the uninstall and reinstalled several times, it did not help. thanks.
How much would a performance tune-up for a 2014 HP Pavilion and keyboard replacement cost? I would like to get mine back to running up to speed. It started out fast, but has gradually gotten slower
You'd have to contact a local technician.
Very good information you have given here, appreciate you so much..🎈🙏🏾
You are the best. You absolutely know how to explain things.
Mr Leo i have subscribed, I'm from Africa specifically zambia
Excellent ! Very very clear . Thank you.
Thank you. Could you please make a video about slow Android, causes and solutions?
Thank u so much mate!!!!!
Thanks Mister, that was helpful!
Maybe I'm an outlier, but I am too paranoid about what's installed on my system to have: #1- lots of TSR software installed, #2 - any software that gives special access to my system, and connects to the Internet (unless I really really need to). If I can manage it, I try to do as much as I can from the browser. For those functions that do not require Internet, I use only the most trusted software I can find, and disable any TSR functionality I can, if it has any at all. I run the software only when I need to, and make sure it's shut down when I don't need it.
The TSR's I do have running include: printer driver, video card driver and update software, scanner driver and update software, Windows Defender, OneDrive, sound card drivers, and whatever Firefox, Chrome, and Edge do. When I use Steam, I load it, and when I'm done, I exit it. It does not auto-log-in, nor does it automatically load up when I start Windows.
I suppose, after seeing this video, it's no coincidence that I don't generally have slowing-down issues with my computer. It also helps that I overbuild my computers in terms of processing power, RAM, and storage. I use way less than I have (although I am chomping at the bit trying to find an affordable video card upgrade).
I like to have a good handle on what my system is running, and why it's running it. If I don't need it, I don't use it.
I am migrating to a new computer.. I don't want to take old software with me. What is the best way to do this??
Install Windows from scratch.
I only have about 6 programs I installed on a $2000 computer and I use them all the time, I haven't installed anything I don't use. There is still a lot of space on the comp (like 400GB) but it's slowed down LOT and the 'disk' keeps going up to 100% in Task Manager. Plus I'm getting black screen frozen with cursor a lot. I'm getting worried about how slow it's becoming, evening opening a chrome tab takes about 8 mins D:
hi leo can you tell me what to do about my surface pro because when it was slow i factory reset it and now i cant use it cause it shows tat there is a error
and i feel like its because of steam and dicord these softwares always open as soon as i unlock my pc
(its windows 10)
"there is an error" - can't help you without more details, Sorry.
Thank you for your knowledge. Question: My bank account was compromised on my eBay account. now i'm questioning my security on my desk top. should I re-start my computer? ty
This man is good
problem is , you install windows , you install your software , it take 15 gb of your hard drive , after few monts of use ita take 40 gb , your run windows clean comad , go donw to 35 and you donw know what are the 20gb of crap on your computer
Hi, what are the signs that I have been infected with a keylogger?
That's kinda the problem - like any malware, there could be NO signs until you find your account has been hacked or something else.
@@askleonotenboom Is it possible for such things to be hidden in mp4 codecs and getting activated when you run the video?
@@ivann8971 Yes. Tricking you into downloading and installing fake codecs is one way malware spreads.
@@askleonotenboom Yes, but I did not download or install any codecs. I just wonder if I can get it if I opened a video that I downloaded in a normal video player (MPC-HC). I watched it without internet and I did not notice anything suspicious.
But still I scanned my PC with malwarebytes, kaspersky (I use the free version) TDSS killer(,kaspersky's anti rootkit tool) malwarebytes anti-rootkit tool and before all that I run Rkill to kill all the processes if there are any...
I scaned the whole PC normal mode and once in safe mode. Not one program did notice anything, so I just wonder if I am safe or maybe just a bit paranoid?
Sorry for the essay...
Most of us are short of time. You (Leo) can help by just giving us an article, instead of a video. That will allows us readers to get to the crux of the solution in a much much shorter time.
Forgive me if I have now missed something at the end of your video, as I could not spare the time to watch it all.
Shirley, the short answer is - To just check what programs/processes are starting with windows and disable them.
Rob
PS I also disable indexing, and Install Avast Free (That tells Windows defender to stop running in the background whenever it flippin well feels like it). Additionally with Avast you can right click the Notification icon, and tell it to disable until windows restarts.
If you read the description underneath the video you'll see that there's a link to the very article you're asking for. It was there all along. ;-) "Updates, related links, and more discussion: askleo.com/16473"
And yet you find the time for a lengthy critical comment. LOL.
and i really dont recommend you to download steam or discord