Hi

Ever since installing the Java updates my PC has been running painfully slow, eg 10-15 seconds from double clicking IE icon to the program actually loading.

I have plenty of free space on the C Drive - over 50GB free, and I'm not sure what's causing the slow running problem. Also since installing these updates things like Youtube will no longer play movies I've looked at before, the message says either Java Script is turned off or that I've got an old version of Flash PLayer.

I REALLY DON'T want to format my hard drive, but don't know where to start with solvbing the problem.

PLEASE HELP

Novice user!

Hey there bud,

Did you try a System Restore point yet?
Hardly!!

I may not be a novice compared to the bumbling technofobes on the third floor - but, well, I have my own level......

Not tried restore point yet - remind me how??

That said, it is a long time since the old dear clicked update to the little jave pop up balloons...she's on about getting a man in to fix the problem now............

If you have your "default" SR's then you could be looking at months worth of restore points..

Use System Restore

After you've decided to use System Restore to revert your system to a previous state, start the System Restore Wizard and follow the prompts. To use the System Restore Wizard, make sure you're logged on as an administrator, and then follow these steps:
1.
Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Restore.
2.
On the Welcome screen, click Restore my computer to an earlier time, and then click Next.
3.
On the Select a Restore Point page, select the date from the calendar that shows the point you'd like to restore to, as shown in Figure 2, and then click Next.

Figure 2


4.
On the Confirm Restore Point Selection page, verify that the correct restore point is chosen, and then close any open programs.
5.
Click Next if you are ready to proceed or click Back to change the restore point.
6.
The computer will shut down automatically and reboot. On reboot, you'll see the Restoration Complete page, and then click OK.

Cheers mate - I'll give a whirl later - might set it back a few months just to be sure!!

Let you know what happens,

Thanks again.