1) Do a virus scan (use AVG Free-Edition if you don't currently have a virus scanner. Click here for AVG)
2) Download Spy-Bot Search and Destroy and run a scan. ( Click here for SpyBot)
3) When was the last time you reformated? Every operating system degrades over time, from old programs leaving behind old registry entries that the computer doesn't need, to bit rot that can destroy critical files. A reformat every 6 months to 1 year solves this problem. If you decide to reformat, remember to back up any critical data, My Documents, My Music, My Pictures, video game saves, etc. Programs you can ignore because you install the ones you need after reformatting.
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One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"
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