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Started by DNZRX768, May 21, 2012, 01:14:04 pm
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Massive slowdowns on my computer.
#1  May 21, 2012, 01:14:04 pm
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Recently, my computer is completely freezing up on even the most basic tasks, like opening up several windows or opening up the task manager.

This computer is only a year and a half old, so it should not be any hardware problems.

Is there an reason and a solution to the problem?
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#2  May 21, 2012, 01:36:05 pm
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trojans, badware, adware, spyware, viruses... you name it. Even a broken driver could lead to such problems.

Think about recently installed programs which may have broken a driver or installed some nasty stuff without you being aware. Also, perform a spyware check on your system. Recommended tools are HijackThis, Malwarebytes and Spybot. These are free and up to date.

I don't really recommend any other tool, as they are either scams, outdated or must pay a premium for basic services.
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#3  May 21, 2012, 02:17:10 pm
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Try Avast too, and keep it for daily virus protection.

Install CCleaner too, just to clean your HDD a little bit.
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#4  May 21, 2012, 08:16:30 pm
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Back up and reformat.

All these things people try to tell you to do would only slow it down even more if you do not know how to use and optimise a PC correctly.
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#5  May 21, 2012, 08:26:37 pm
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yeah, but then again you are assuming he can back up and reformat.
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#6  May 21, 2012, 08:54:44 pm
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Touche.  :gonk:

Reason for PC to be like this: too much stuff installed on it
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Re: Massive slowdowns on my computer.
#7  May 22, 2012, 01:51:06 am
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MyCleanPC or Microsoft Security Essentials.
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#8  May 22, 2012, 03:32:29 pm
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MyCleanPC or Microsoft Security Essentials.

I wouldn't trust MyCleanPC. A simple check of the domain name shows its owned by a company called CyberDefender, a known spyware vendor. Not to mention all it does when you try to fix any errors is redirect you to their site with the opportunity to buy the full version for 39.95

EDIT: Just found this while searching for info on MyCleanPC:

http://spywarepreventionguy.com/mycleanpc-review/

might want to read that first
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#9  May 22, 2012, 04:02:47 pm
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Advanced SystemCare 5 pro is a good program that might work it cost though but it has
- Full Malware Removal
- Deep Registry Fix
- Registry Defrag
- System Optimization
- Startup Optimization
- Security Defense
- Disk Scan
- Vulnerability Fix
- Shortcut Fix
- Privacy Sweep
- Junk Files Clean
- Disk Defragment
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It also has a turbo boost for like games and stuff. From what i have experience its worth it imo. Its made by IObit the creators of the game booster program.
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#10  May 23, 2012, 06:40:05 am
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MyCleanPC or Microsoft Security Essentials.

I wouldn't trust MyCleanPC. A simple check of the domain name shows its owned by a company called CyberDefender, a known spyware vendor. Not to mention all it does when you try to fix any errors is redirect you to their site with the opportunity to buy the full version for 39.95

EDIT: Just found this while searching for info on MyCleanPC:

http://spywarepreventionguy.com/mycleanpc-review/

might want to read that first

Speaking of CyberDefender, I downloaded this "anti-virus" software which is MaxMySpeed (forgot when). It does nothing & AFAIK, & its from CyberDefender.
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#11  May 23, 2012, 04:09:16 pm
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Well, the problem seem to go away.

But I do not know what happened.

I just the virus scanners and there were no malware of any kind in my systems.

I uninstalled a bunch of useless programs (and games to help me concentrate on the exams this week).

And windows did the "CHK DSK" or something like that to "check for consistency".

What kind of problem was bothering me this weekend?
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