Ever since I added Yahoo Messenger my computer has slowed down should I remove it?
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I don't know what the deal is but EVERY TIME I put yahoo messenger on my computer it messes it up big time, I have cable modem by the way. It slows it down,freezes up you name it. So my suggestion is if you want you computer to work better get rid of yahoo messenger.
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That's simple.  It does more.  Windows XP with SP2 has a firewall which also slows things down.  \n\nWatch out, Windows Vista will be much slower.  Again, it does more. \n\nI prefer to pick my own anti-virus, anti-spyware and firewall solutions.  I uninstall ALL messenger thing that I do not use.  I minimize the Startup programs.   \n\nGood luck
85083
Try to reinstall your Yahoo! Messenger. new internet connection might have changed the settting.\n\ngo to start>control panel>add or remove programs> yahoo messenger>remove.
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try running a virus scan if you have the program\n\nthen completely delete all yahoo messenger components (actually, do this beforehand)\n\nthen try it once more.\n\nMyabe your computer doesn't have enough memory for it?\n\n\nhope I could help.
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its probably your internet connection. you should get a faster one cuz yahoo is usually pretty fast for me. to make things faster try downloading a program that checks for adware and get rid of it since it can slow down your comp while you're on the internet.
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You might be using up too much RAM. I really haven't had problems with my messenger.
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you may have to remove messenger by going to < start control panel add/remove programs>  Select messenger to remove it.\n\nThen you can go back to where Messenger can be downloaded back again to your computer:\n\nwww.Yahoo.com\n\nwww.MSN.com \n\nwww.ICQ.com\n\nall have messengers to be downloaded to your system
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You may have temporary files left over from a previous install.  Clear out your temp directory, as well as any Yahoo (Or Yahoo Messenger) directory in C:&#92;Program Files.
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Re-installing yahoo messenger will defenitely solve your problem. But dont give "Repair" or "Custom" While uninstalling. Choose "Automatic" and uninstall.\n\nNOTE:\nThe log files in which your IM conversations are stored will also be deleted when you uninstall. You are adviced to take a backup copy of it before uninstalling so that you dont miss any important notes saved in conversation log.\n\nI am not responsible for any loss or damage.
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First of all, you will start to notice that your computer is running slower and messing up.\n\nI would advise you to run a virus protection system.  They can help clean out your computer and rid you of viruses.\n\n\nHope this helps!
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You may have a corrupt file in your Yahoo! Messenger directory. To fix the problem, you must manually delete the "Messenger" directory on your C: drive (default), then reinstall the Yahoo! Messenger Application.\n\nTo delete the directory:\n\nClose the Yahoo! Messenger Application if you currently have it running. Make sure all instances of Internet Explorer are closed. \nGo to your desktop and double-click "My Computer." \nClick on the "C:" drive. \nGo to: \nC:Program FilesYahoo! \nHighlight the Yahoo! Messenger folder and press the "Delete" key on your keyboard. \n\nTo install:\n\nClose all running Applications except for your Internet browser. \nVisit the Yahoo! Messenger home page: \nhttp://messenger.yahoo.com/ \nClick the "Download Now" button.
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Well there are a number of things that slow your computer down. The best thing to do is scan it for viruses and spyware/adware. You can get this stuff free at download.com
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Just remove program and install messenger again. Also check the internet connection.\n\nIn rare case you might have had a special preference of internet connection that does not let Yahoo Messenger program access Internt.
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uninstall it by clicking on start menu and then control panel  then add remove programs. look  down the list and click  on yahoo messenger  then  remove, then reinstall it.
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Try emptying the cache.\n\n\nClick on:\n\nTools\nOptions\nthe tab marked "cache" \nthe "clear cash" button.\n\n\nThat might help. One night while answering at Yahoo it was running slower and slower. So I went to some other sites and it ran just fine. The problem was that Yahoo was just very busy. There was nothing wrong with my firefox.\n\nBut you do need to keep current with spyware and other such junk.\n\nGo to\nwww.spybot.com      spyware \nwww.avg.com           antivirus\nwww.grisoft.com        adware\n\nThose should find any junk lurking there and kill it.
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No. The more icons beside your computer's clock are the ones that slow it down, because it means that all that software is loaded any time.
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well, it can be anything like spyware, adware, bugs, virus, your hard disk over loaded, cookies....it may slow down your systems.