6 Ways to Revitalize an Older Laptop by batteryfast

Aug. 4, 2011 - PRLog -- 6 Ways to Revitalize an Older Laptop | Notebook Refresh

Save money and bring an old laptop back to life with a few quick software and hardware upgrades. We show you how.

Do you have an aging laptop that you want to save from the recycling center? With a few software and hardware upgrades, you could bring that old notebook back to life and possibly avoid having to plunk down cash for a new laptop or a secondary device such as an Apple iPad or an Android tablet.

Refresh the Operating System: Three Options

Back up first! Before making any operating system changes, be sure to back up your data to an external hard drive (or two), and confirm that you have all of your application discs handy so that you can reinstall them. Check our tips on what you should back up, as well as on how to back up manually or through Windows.

1. Reinstall Windows: Over time, Windows naturally slows down. A fast way to bring your laptop back to square one is to use your system-restore disc (or the restore program installed on the laptop) to reformat and reinstall Windows. After a fresh install, your system will run much faster, undoing the years of application installs and uninstalls, disk fragmentation, and everyday wear and tear. See oureight-step complete guide to reinstalling and restoring Windows for assistance in starting over from scratch.
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Unfortunately, reinstalling Windows from your laptop manufacturer’s restore disc or program will also reinstall any bloatware that initially came with it. A few utilities can help you remove those useless programs: Previously we’ve mentioned Revo Uninstaller Portable, which is free and doesn’t need to be installed on your laptop, as well as Total Uninstall ($30), which has more features, handles uninstalls that require a reboot, and can remove 64-bit programs. If you want a more automatic tool that finds bloatware for you, check out the free PC Decrapifier.

2. Upgrade to Windows 7: If you’re running Windows XP or Vista, you may find much better performance under Windows 7–if your laptop meets the requirements for upgrading. Download and install Microsoft’s Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to determine whether your laptop can run Windows 7.

At Microsoft’s suggested retail price of $120 for the OS upgrade, this option isn’t cheap. If you intend to use your old laptop as just a secondary computer, the investment might not pay off. But if you’ll be using the laptop heavily, keep in mind that Windows 7 has been shown to run well on even very old and underpowered laptops and netbooks, and that it boasts a ton of nice features for connecting to other computers, finding your documents and other files, and using your laptop in general.
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Advisor Want to upgrade? Check out our instructions for upgrading to Windows 7, including how to perform the custom (that is, clean) install required for XP users, as well as the upgrade path for Vista.

3. Try Linux: For a free, lightweight, and secure operating system upgrade, consider trying Linux, specifically Puppy Linux. My PCWorld colleague Katherine Noyes pointed out several features of Puppy Linuxthat make it a nice option for older PCs, including its ability to run off a CD or USB flash drive, as well as its small footprint. It boots quickly, too.

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