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Do laptops get slow if not used?
If the computer was turned off for a long time, it could be possible that Microsoft Windows Update and other Update programs (Antivirus programs, Quicktime, Java, Flash, etc.) are running in the background. Such Microsoft Updates and patches are published every month and can slow down the computer.
Can I just plug my hard drive into a new computer?
Connecting the old hard drive to the new computer You can use a USB hard drive enclosure, which is a special “box”-like device that you slide the old drive into. If the new computer is a desktop, you can also connect the old drive as a secondary internal drive, just as the one already in the new computer.
Is it necessary to backup operating system?
There’s never a reason to back up your Windows directory or Program Files folder. Leave these folders alone. The Windows directory contains Windows system files, and they aren’t portable between different PC hardware. Windows will set up these files when it’s installed on a new PC, so you don’t need them.
Can I put my old hard drive in another laptop?
Providing both computers support the same hard drive interface and the drive will fit physically in the second PC, either replacing an existing drive or occupying a different location and interface connection, then yes you can transfer the drive. This will allow you to reuse an old drive in a different PC.
How do I recover data from an old hard drive?
Three options are offered to you:
- Use a USB hard drive enclosure: slide the old drive into it and connect it to your new computer.
- Use a USB hard drive adapter to connect the old disk to your new computer.
- Connect the old disk as a secondary internal drive if the new computer is a desktop.
Why is it not necessary to backup the operating system of a computer?
Software is not required to be taken backup of. It’s the data whose back up is taken because data is far costiler and more critical than Software. It’s not necessary if you have a day to waste. Reinstall Windows.
What happens if you swap laptop hard drives?
Yes they will work with no any problems. But I think its best to reinstall the OS again because both the laptops are from different manufacturer, they may use different CPU hardware and different Ram sizes. The laptops may be a bit slow or may not boot after swapping drives.
How often should I reformat my laptop?
When I was running Windows I would reformat my laptop every couple of months, I would reformat my wife’s laptop once a year. This is because windows collects a lot of crap and a reformat was the best way to clear this out. Especially update files and OS files. That would always clear out several gigabytes of crap from the hard drives.
What happens to my laptop when I re-format it?
Reformatting your laptop will cause you to lose all of your information so it is recommended that you backup your hard drive on an external hard drive, CDs, or DVDs if you wish to keep it. 2.
What does it mean to format a laptop?
Overview on formatting a laptop Formatting a laptop hard disk can be done when you want to reinstall Windows operating system or upgrade to new systems. Formatting computer means all of the data on the disk will be removed so that you can set up new partitions and file system for the working system of your PC.
How do I restore my laptop after reformatting?
1. Backup your hard drive Reformatting your laptop will cause you to lose all of your information so it is recommended that you backup your hard drive on an external hard drive, CDs, or DVDs if you wish to keep it. 2. Method of restoration