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[Akai]

I can't even run AVG, it takes about 30 minutes to load the program up. And over 24 hours to scan (last time I did this). Should I just format, this is crazy. Takes about 2 minutes to bring up a MSN conversation or a folder.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

Ok, before resorting to a format do the following.

Download the AVG Antirootkit programme. Disconnect from the net and install the programme, then restart your computer.

Run the programme and click the click "Perform in-depth search." Allow AVG to complete the scan. The AVG scanner will give the "Rootkit path"
* Select the Rootkit Driver by placing a checkmark against it and click "Remove selected items." Next, agree for the terms and conditions that is displayed by AVG and click "OK" to reboot the PC. Reconnect to the net.

Download and run the Blacklight programme. Follow all the instructions carefully.

Let us know the results.

Regards Howard

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[Akai]

Ok I will do this, but may I ask how long the scan usually takes Howard? (Thank you for your fast responses).

 

[howard_hopkinso]

On my computer the scans only take a few minutes to run.

Regards Howard

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[Akai]

Thank you, I will get started then.

(Sorry to double post).

Both scans completed, and both found nothing.

 

[howard_hopkinso]

In that case, a reformat and reinstall may well be the best way to go. I had a similar issue myself a few months ago. Like you I tried everything I could think of to solve the situation. In the end I gave up and reformatted, this solved the problem and my system has been running fine ever since.

Regards Howard

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[Akai]

Ok thank you howard, I will wipe out then.