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    Question 1 y old pc and get mesg need to buy $29 utility to fix low mem problem

    I also would like to shoot someone
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    Question 1 y old pc and get mesg need to buy $29 utility to fix low mem problem

    I went back and ran HP tools scans etc Cleared up problem I get no notices and Mail works again. Might come back but now I'm looking out for Malware
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    Question 1 y old pc and get mesg need to buy $29 utility to fix low mem problem

    I'm getting low mem and registry error messages with offer to fix with $29 utility bargain. I have MS 365 subscription. Though I don't use it much, Mail stopped working or could not connect. Bob Howell HP Model#TP01-3037c
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    Whether to upgrade 6yr old sys. GA-970A-D3 (rev. 3.0)

    It acts like that! Somewhere I once monitored a temp reading. Where is it now?
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    Whether to upgrade 6yr old sys. GA-970A-D3 (rev. 3.0)

    I have not replaced the processor yet. Time passes and the build has become unstable. I would like to fix this and use it as a server. I have a lot of music ripped and photos. It turns off/goes to sleep. For 1-2 m it hangs up. Any help would be appreciated Bob
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    Question Network keeps dropping on 12 year old build. GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte. What to do.

    Tried new ports but no help. Moved all around but new cables hard as most in wall.
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    Question Network keeps dropping on 12 year old build. GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte. What to do.

    Do routers ware out? I will find the pass word and update. PW lost at this time. Actually New puppy made it hard to read some of pages!! Thanks for all help and suggestions. Bob
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    Question Network keeps dropping on 12 year old build. GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte. What to do.

    Router was problem. Moved EEROS unit to sys and plugged in. All fine.
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    Question Network keeps dropping on 12 year old build. GA-970A-D3 Gigabyte. What to do.

    Internet keeps dropping and message no DNS. Do I need a new network card or new Router. Those were my first thoughts. Or do I have deeper problem? Bob Howell Win 10
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    Whether to upgrade 6yr old sys. GA-970A-D3 (rev. 3.0)

    I am going to install a SSD TB. I've done nothing so far, but its very reasonable now. Can you direct me to a tutorial on the process. It's been a long time since I did this. I looked Western Digital and they use a new slang now from 20 years ago. Bob Howell
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    Question How to deal with "Microsoft Spyware Alert"

    I have used MS Defender for 10 years or so but it is no good at dealing with this one. I thought MS would eventually stop it but not so. Seems to be everywhere so why has MS failed to stop it? How do I stop it? Thanks Bob
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    Whether to upgrade 6yr old sys. GA-970A-D3 (rev. 3.0)

    I have an SSD on hand 256g, but have not installed it. Looking at it now.
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    Whether to upgrade 6yr old sys. GA-970A-D3 (rev. 3.0)

    Phenom II 4x 965 3.40 GHz 16GB ram
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    Whether to upgrade 6yr old sys. GA-970A-D3 (rev. 3.0)

    I see I can get a nice new processor ; AMD FX-8350 Black Edition Vishera 8-Core 4.0 GHz (4.2 GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W FD8350FRHKBOX Desktop Processor For $79 from Newegg. I have lost touch with latest developments and don't really know how far I can stretch this MB. A new vid...