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Single Step Debugger30-May-23 7:00
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AAC Tech2-Jun-23 20:37
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I revive these "old" systems all the time.
Keep it simple and let the software do the work.
Run virus/malware check on entire system - in Safe Mode, if possible.
Defrag any HDD's.
Then Run DISM to fix Windows Component Store and then SFC to fix Windows System Files. Look up for details. Both of these from the CMD prompt.

If you are not familiar with the cmd prompt there are several well established, safe freeware programs to do all this for you. As they are all freeware no one should object to me posting them. Smile | :) Before doing all this, as always do a complete image backup of your system drive.

* Tweaking.com - Windows Repair v4.13.1 (fixes just about everything
* WinaeroTweaker v1.52 (for settings)
* WagnardSoft Tools v1.0.2.4 will do just DISM and SFC from its "Repair" Scan and Repair selection
* Update all drivers - this can do wonders. Video drivers are notorious and may need complete removal. Check in Device Manager for any yellow exclaimation marks on any device drivers. Uninstalling them there and and rebooting sometimes is enough.
* Once all running smoothly run Windows Update.

You may have to reset some of your favourite setting after using the above.
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