Computer running slow, takes a long time to open programs and internet explorer
Computer Lagging
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howard_hopkinso
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Hello and welcome to Techspot.
Please go and read this thread HERE, then post a fresh renamed HJT log as an attachment.
Regards Howard :wave: :wave:
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Please go and read this thread HERE, then post a fresh renamed HJT log as an attachment.
Regards Howard :wave: :wave:
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dazzer9535
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sugartaspice said:
Have you defragmented your PC of late?
How much RAM have u got?
Is your hard drive full, have you got Norton
have u recently installed any new programs ?Not everything is to do with HJT
howard_hopkinso
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That`s quite true, but without looking you wouldn`t know would you?
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dazzer9535
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howard_hopkinso said:That`s quite true, but without looking you wouldn`t know would you?
Thats true but I see HJT as one of the last things to do not one of the first things to do, it seems a bit like rewiring a house just because a fuse is blown in the kettle (thats probably the worst analogy ever) lol
I suppose its horses for courses
howard_hopkinso
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I do see your point, but it only takes five minutes to post and analyse a HJT log.
There`s no point in trying to figure out what`s causing a system slowdown if there`s a possibility of malware at work. Knowing that a system is clean, makes the job of working out what`s caused a system slowdown easier.
In fact making sure there are no nasties on a system can help to narrow down a lot of system problems, That`s because infections can cause such a wide variety of symptoms
I agree about the horses for courses thing lol.
Regards Howard
There`s no point in trying to figure out what`s causing a system slowdown if there`s a possibility of malware at work. Knowing that a system is clean, makes the job of working out what`s caused a system slowdown easier.
In fact making sure there are no nasties on a system can help to narrow down a lot of system problems, That`s because infections can cause such a wide variety of symptoms
I agree about the horses for courses thing lol.
Regards Howard
Log attached..but i still havta do the renaming hijackthis thing later
howard_hopkinso
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There`s absolutely no point in posting a HJT log unless it been renamed.
Regards Howard
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Regards Howard
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sorry...ok i renamed it and here is the log
howard_hopkinso
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Your HJT log is clean.
The only thing I can see that`s slowing your system down is Symantec/Norton Crapware.
It is known to be a resource hog.
I recommend you start by getting rid of it and install something a little less resource hungry.
Alternative antivirus/firewall software can be found HERE.
If you have any problems in uninstalling Symantec/Norton, take a look at this thread HERE.
You might also want to take a look at this thread HERE. It will show you how you can speed your system up.
Regards Howard
This thread is for the use of sugartaspice only. Please don`t post your own virus/spyware problems in this thread. Instead, open a new thread in our security and the web forum.
The only thing I can see that`s slowing your system down is Symantec/Norton Crapware.
It is known to be a resource hog.
I recommend you start by getting rid of it and install something a little less resource hungry.
Alternative antivirus/firewall software can be found HERE.
If you have any problems in uninstalling Symantec/Norton, take a look at this thread HERE.
You might also want to take a look at this thread HERE. It will show you how you can speed your system up.
Regards Howard
This thread is for the use of sugartaspice only. Please don`t post your own virus/spyware problems in this thread. Instead, open a new thread in our security and the web forum.
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