It's as if the OS is continually refreshing every 2-3 seconds

[PhilipMoore62]

As it reads in the title my computer is refreshing every couple of seconds. When trying to write on a search engine I am barely able to type my search prior to the refresh comes on to select the words I've already written. I don't know if this is hardware or software. I have good reason to believe it's not the average run of the mill malware. I'm currently running ESET online. Can you help?

 

[DelJo63]

Try using a different browser - - We all have IE, but what else do you have and which VERSION of windows are you using?

 

[PhilipMoore62]

I use Firefox as my default browser. I'm using Windows 10. I need to clarify that this is not only happening in browser if I want to go to run and try a command I get the same response.

 

[DelJo63]

Try disabling Search Indexing service ..

 

[PhilipMoore62]

That did the trick thanks so much for your assistance!

 

[DelJo63]

OK, now let's make it all correct.

1. delete the current index
2. set the system for no sleep/hiberating and no screen saver
3. stop ALL user programs
4. disconnect from the internet
5. plan ahead and go to lunch with a buddy AFTER you reenable Search Indexing.
6. the may run for hours (the first time) but real time thereafter all will be good as new documents and edits take place.

 

[PhilipMoore62]

This sounds as if it's right up my alley. I'm researching how to delete the current index. Once I'm done I shouldn't any other issues going through your directions. THANK YOU

 

[PhilipMoore62]

Rebuilding

 

[PhilipMoore62]

Index completed performance improvement noticed.

 

[PhilipMoore62]

Thanks for the assist on this. I appreciate your hard work.

 

[DelJo63]

WELCOME