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  2. Fix problems with Games on AOL.com - AOL Help

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    If you're having trouble loading or playing a game, try these to fix your issue: • Restart your computer. • Clear cookies, cache, history and footprints in your browser. • Check that Games on AOL.com windows aren't blocked by your pop-up blocker. • Update your video card drivers.

  3. Why is my computer so slow? - AOL

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    Failing Hard Drive: A failing hard drive can cause slow performance due to increased read/write errors, bad sectors or mechanical issues. You may notice delays when accessing files or loading ...

  4. Troubleshooting AOL Desktop Gold

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    If AOL Desktop Gold is running slowly, try the solutions listed below. After trying a solution, please see if the problem with your Desktop Gold is fixed. If it's not, please continue to the next solution until the problem is fixed. Exit and restart Desktop Gold • If the issue still exists, proceed to the next step.

  5. Hard disk drive failure - Wikipedia

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    A hard disk drive failure occurs when a hard disk drive malfunctions and the stored information cannot be accessed with a properly configured computer. A hard disk failure may occur in the course of normal operation, or due to an external factor such as exposure to fire or water or high magnetic fields , or suffering a sharp impact or ...

  6. Hard disk drive performance characteristics - Wikipedia

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    On SCSI hard disk drives, the SCSI controller can directly control spin up and spin down of the drives. Some Parallel ATA (PATA) and Serial ATA (SATA) hard disk drives support power-up in standby (PUIS): each drive does not spin up until the controller or system BIOS issues a specific command to do so. This allows the system to be set up to ...

  7. Software bloat - Wikipedia

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    Performance may deteriorate overall as a result of such remnants, as the unwanted software or software components can occupy both hard disk memory and RAM, waste processing time, add disk I/O, and cause delays at system startup and shutdown. In the worst cases, the leftover software may interfere with the correct operation of wanted software.

  8. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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    Once downloaded, it helps speed up slow computers by removing unnecessary software and files and fixes problems to help keep your PC stable and issue free, saving you time, money and the ...

  9. Fix problems reading or receiving AOL Mail

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    If you're having problems reading and retrieving your AOL Mail, the following troubleshooting steps: Use AOL Basic Mail. AOL Basic Mail gives you a way to see your emails in a simpler layout. This can often help when you're having problems retrieving mail on a slower connection speed. Reset your web settings