Win 7 (ultimate 32 bit) runs really slowly.

JamesyB

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I have a Packard Bell Easynote te 11 hc. Recently my OS started playing up and eventually crashed. I was told that I needed a new version of Windows. I am absolutely hopeless when it comes to these things. I know most of you here will be abhorred by this. :)

I got a cracked version of win7 Ultimate installed, 32 bit, but my computer runs as slow as a week in jail. Any ideas on how to fix it? The cracked version is only a temporary measure until i can afford to buy a new computer. I really need this computer for my work.
 

USAFRet

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I was told that I needed a new version of Windows.

Whoever told you that was wrong.
You don't necessarily need a new computer, probably just need Windows reinstalled.

I got a cracked version of win7 Ultimate installed, 32 bit, but my computer runs as slow as a week in jail.

Likely that cracked version also installed a bunch of malware or worse.
1. Cease going to any sensitive website (bank, school, email, etc) until:
2. Get a valid copy of Windows installed

3. From a different PC, go change all your login details on every site you go to. Do this today.
4. Monitor all your banking details closely

Your 'temporary measure' may well have exposed your personal info to the outside world.