Now what do I do?

Tech I know did an analysis on my system for me.
This is part of it. It is quite lengthy in whole
I have little idea what most of it is, or what if anything to do.
Anyone want to weigh in?
Sarge



Total Scan Time: 12479 seconds

Ref No Severity Category Sub-Category Feature Inference
1 Critical Hardware & Devices Portable Devices Device Auto Detect Your computer is not configured to launch the external drives automatically.
2 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Recycle Bin Size Your recycle bin size is set too low to store your unwanted files. This may be critical if you accidently delete any important files.
3 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Broken Start-up Items There are broken startup items found on your computer which may cause a lengthy boot-up time.
4 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Visual Effects Your computer is not configured correctly for the Visual Effects settings.
5 Non-Critical Software Applications Windows Media Player Windows MediaPlayer Update Check Your Windows Media Player is not set to update automatically. This could result in an application malfunction.

Tech 35 $49
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Ref No Severity Category Sub-Category Feature Inference
34 Critical Hardware & Devices Optical Drive CD Auto Detect Status Your CD/DVD features are not set properly which causes issues with operation.
50 Critical Hardware & Devices Portable Devices Device Auto Detect Your computer is not configured to launch the external drives automatically.
122 Critical Network & Security IE Functions Default Windows Browser Internet Explorer is not set as your default Windows browser.
166 Critical Network & Security Wireless Wireless Adapter Device Drivers Your wireless Ethernet device is not properly installed. It may be difficult to access the Internet with a wireless connection.
176 Critical Software Applications Virus Malware Security Service Status Your computer does not have the minimum required security services running.
76 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Recycle Bin Space Your computer has unwanted deleted files stored in recycle bin. Clearing this will help free some disk space.
79 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Recycle Bin Size Your recycle bin size is set too low to store your unwanted files. This may be critical if you accidently delete any important files.
84 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Broken Start-up Items There are broken startup items found on your computer which may cause a lengthy boot-up time.
86 Non-Critical Operating System Windows Maintenance Visual Effects Your computer is not configured correctly for the Visual Effects settings.
127 Non-Critical Network & Security IE Functions IE AutoComplete AutoComplete for Internet Explorer is not enabled. AutoComplete enables Internet Explorer to recall previous used words or terms, reducing the amount of typing you need to do.
130 Non-Critical Network & Security IE Performance Delete Internet Temporary Files on Close Your Internet Explorer will not delete temporary Internet files automatically which could slow down your connection or risk your computer security.
132 Non-Critical Network & Security IE Performance History Content Size Your web browsing history cache folder requires clean up.
135 Non-Critical Network & Security IE Performance 3rd Party Browser Extension Your third-party browser extension is enabled, which will allow certain applications to interfere with the normal working of the system. It is recommended that you block this extension to ensure the proper functioning of the system.
137 Non-Critical Network & Security IE Performance Temporary Internet Folder Files Your Temporary Internet Files folder has accumulated a lot of unnecessary files. Deleting them may help you optimize Internet browsing performance and free up disk space.
138 Non-Critical Network & Security IE Performance IE Cookies Status Your computer has a lot of data and cookies stored by the web browser. This may lead to security threats.
183 Non-Critical Software Applications Windows Media Player Windows MediaPlayer Update Check Your Windows Media Player is not set to update automatically. This could result in an application malfunction.
1 Information Hardware & Devices Battery Battery Device Driver Not Applicable
2 Information Hardware & Devices Battery Battery Health Status Not Applicable
3 Information Hardware & Devices Battery Battery Charging Status Not Applicable
4 Information Hardware & Devices Battery Battery Time Remaining Not Applicable
5 Information Hardware & Devices HDD HDD Management C:\ 19%
6 Information Hardware & Devices HDD Ultra DMA Support Ultra DMA is disabled, you may experience slow data transfer rate on the hard-drive.
7 Information Hardware & Devices HDD Media Type A: - 3 1/2 Inch Floppy Drive||C: - Local Fixed Disk||D: - CD-ROM Disc||E: - Removable Disk||G: - Removable Disk||H: - Removable Disk
8 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Keyboard Device Drivers Device drivers are installed.
9 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Keyboard Manufacturer USB Human Interface Device|USB Human Interface Device
10 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Sticky Keys Sticky Keys are Disabled
11 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Mouse/Touchpad Device Drivers Device drivers are installed.
12 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Pointing Device Interface USB||USB||USB
13 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Pointing Device Handiness "Right Handed Operation
Right Handed Operation
Right Handed Operation"
14 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Pointing Device Status OK
15 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Keyboard Status OK|OK
16 Information Hardware & Devices Keyboard & Mouse Input Device Power Management Power Management is not supported by the Input Devices
17 Information Hardware & Devices Memory Physical Memory Installed Your computer meets suggestive physical memory requirement.
18 Information Hardware & Devices Memory Memory Type Detail ROW-0 : (0x4) Unknown||ROW-1 : (0x4) Unknown

 

I'd have to say that it depends on why you had an analysis done! Nothing seems to jump out as being a major problem.

 

Windows 7? More details on the machine would be helpful: OS, model, etc...

Lengthy report, a lot going on here, but I might look at this one first.

I would go to:

C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\StartMenu\Programs\Startup

and take note of any shortcuts that are there.

Then I would open regedit:
Start>Run>regedit

and navigate to this key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > Microsoft > Windows > CurrentVersion > Run

And take note of the entries there.

Next, I would compare these lists to what Windows is reporting as installed.Check the Control Panel > Programs and Features.

If there items in the startup folder or the run key that you, or someone, has uninstalled, I would remove those entries. Sometimes uninstalls do not get everything.

While your at it, how about a list of what is in the Run Key? There may be some other items slowing you down there... Thanks...

 

Also, what do you have running for anti-virus? Any anti-malware programs? Firewall activated? All updated?

And in general, what about OS patches/service packs?

Did these tech guys offer to do any of that for you, or was the $49 just for this report?

 

Apologies, all
I usually get an email note that a post has been answered. Did not for this, and with my hectic life (retired) did not think to follow up.

Running a PC clone
OS Win XP Pro w/SP3
Security Avast Internet Security, McAfee Security Scan Plus
Malware Super AntiSpyware Pro
I was charged for the report, "fixes" additional costs

I had the check done because of what I believe is over lengthy times to get a program up or link to a website. Sometimes I spend 3 -5 minutes waiting on what I want to come up. This is especially so when I am booting up. And, when I have several windows or links open at once I often have difficulty closing them. I get partial screens left, of they seem unduly slow closing. Often if I choose to close a program (using right click in taskbar) then choosing close from menu the entire taskbar selections close.
When MS updates are finished loading, that turns off my computer. Since it is pw protected for restart, I have to enter that. That plays havoc with the clock, and I have to reset it quite a bit.
I assumed that there were so many things needing fixing, the tech would have probably been able to retire just fixing my machine.

That sort of covers it generally.
I'll check back
Thanks. all

Sarge

 

I would:

• Uninstall McAfee Security Scan Plus
• Do the things I mentioned in post #3
• Defrag the hard drive.

How much free space do you have? Double-click My Computer, click Properties, click Disk Cleanup, and check for deletion:

• Downloaded Program Files
• Temporary Internet Files
• Temporary Files
• Web Client/Publisher temporary Files

See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310312

 

I'd also checkout Device Manager to see what the status of the UDMA/PI0 is for both IDE channels:

http://www.winhlp.com/node/10

 

Agree with cipher and satrow's suggestions. However, since turning your computer off seems to effect your clock settings, then I would also recommend replacing your CMOS battery.

 

Working on suggestions you folks offered.
Ran Advanced Systems Care 6 which did some of the suggestions.
DMA settings within parameters
"Disc cleanup" not found with My Computer/Properties, will use suggested MS
CMOS battery is low

Will check back when have more suggestions processed
Thanks
Sarge