My computer has slowed....

sabedra211 · 04-13-2006, 07:46 AM

Hi i have a computer and when i first got it, it was fast but now its slow, it like takes 5 minutes 2 log off user on windows XP and when i log in it like goes all slow and stuff and it takes a while for internet page 2 open, it has a 3.40 GHZ and a 1 GB ram, how can i make it fast again thanks!

**DCIScouts** · 04-13-2006, 08:11 AM

First, I'd run through the sticky located here:
Basic Malware Removal

If problem persists, follow sticky here:
Hijackthis Logs

and, to prevent further problems, follow the sticky here:
Basic Malware Prevention

Any other questions, ask as needed.

APM98 · 04-13-2006, 06:34 PM

I have the same problem, thanks for the links dci

AMD gs player · 04-13-2006, 08:29 PM

its most likel;y a virus see what i am doing is using m,y old pc for the internet and my new one wil be gaming only

Skizzor · 04-13-2006, 08:32 PM

Ok go to start>run>msconfig>click the startup tab> uncheck all the programs you dont want to boot up when you login on your account>press apply.

jp198780 · 04-14-2006, 01:22 AM

go 2 http://www.techguy.org/, register 2 their site, img going 2 send u a link 2 HiJackThis, download it 2 your computer, go through he setup, click the 1st option, "Full System Scan"? or something, but it's the 1st option, notepad will pop-up with your log in it, save it 2 your Desktop, go 2 that link, get 2 the Forums, click either the Windows XP Forum, or the Security Forum, and post your Log in there, it's a computer site, and they are really good there, i go there 4 all my computer problems, it's also free, i got 2 get the link 2 HiJackThis, i'll be right back.

jp198780 · 04-14-2006, 01:25 AM

ok, here's the link: http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/HJTsetup.exe

AMD gs player · 04-14-2006, 01:30 AM

stop with the porn jk man i know how u feel my comp is really slow do u ahev norton as anti virus

holyjunk · 04-14-2006, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jp198780

go 2 http://www.techguy.org/, register 2 their site, img going 2 send u a link 2 HiJackThis, download it 2 your computer, go through he setup, click the 1st option, "Full System Scan"? or something, but it's the 1st option, notepad will pop-up with your log in it, save it 2 your Desktop, go 2 that link, get 2 the Forums, click either the Windows XP Forum, or the Security Forum, and post your Log in there, it's a computer site, and they are really good there, i go there 4 all my computer problems, it's also free, i got 2 get the link 2 HiJackThis, i'll be right back.

dude what the heck we do this too and personally i think we do it better that is we is referring to cF
here is link to ours http://computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=24672 then post it in a thread

SpeedDevil817 · 04-14-2006, 03:37 AM

try a free online virus and malware scan through pc-cillin at housecall.trendmicro.com/

04-13-2006, 07:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
sabedra211 Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 119	My computer has slowed.... Hi i have a computer and when i first got it, it was fast but now its slow, it like takes 5 minutes 2 log off user on windows XP and when i log in it like goes all slow and stuff and it takes a while for internet page 2 open, it has a 3.40 GHZ and a 1 GB ram, how can i make it fast again thanks!

04-13-2006, 08:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
DCIScouts Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Age: 25 Posts: 5,046	First, I'd run through the sticky located here: Basic Malware Removal If problem persists, follow sticky here: Hijackthis Logs and, to prevent further problems, follow the sticky here: Basic Malware Prevention Any other questions, ask as needed. __________________ In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. -Martin Luther King Jr. The most overlooked advantage to owning a computer is that if they foul up there's no law against wacking them around a little. -Joe Martin FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Posting and you - CF Edition Cheers CF

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APM98 Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown, PA Age: 24 Posts: 402	I have the same problem, thanks for the links dci __________________ AMD 5200+ X2 AM2 Asus M2N-Sli Deluxe Corsair XMS2 2x512mb DDR2 800 eVGA 7600GT WD 250GB SE16 NEC DVD Burner Antec True Power 550W II 108 Mbps Wireless PCI pcmark05: 4004, 3dmark03 13136

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Skizzor Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 16 Posts: 374	Ok go to start>run>msconfig>click the startup tab> uncheck all the programs you dont want to boot up when you login on your account>press apply. __________________ "We fought your wars with all our hearts, you sent us back in body parts, You took our wills with the truth you stole, we offer prayers for your loneless soul" http://th3futur3.livejournal.com

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04-13-2006, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
AMD gs player banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: embrun ontario Age: 18 Posts: 475	its most likel;y a virus see what i am doing is using m,y old pc for the internet and my new one wil be gaming only

04-14-2006, 01:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 17 Posts: 4,090	go 2 http://www.techguy.org/, register 2 their site, img going 2 send u a link 2 HiJackThis, download it 2 your computer, go through he setup, click the 1st option, "Full System Scan"? or something, but it's the 1st option, notepad will pop-up with your log in it, save it 2 your Desktop, go 2 that link, get 2 the Forums, click either the Windows XP Forum, or the Security Forum, and post your Log in there, it's a computer site, and they are really good there, i go there 4 all my computer problems, it's also free, i got 2 get the link 2 HiJackThis, i'll be right back.

04-14-2006, 01:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
jp198780 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deptford, New Jersey Age: 17 Posts: 4,090	ok, here's the link: http://www.thespykiller.co.uk/files/HJTsetup.exe

04-14-2006, 01:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
AMD gs player banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: embrun ontario Age: 18 Posts: 475	stop with the porn jk man i know how u feel my comp is really slow do u ahev norton as anti virus

04-14-2006, 03:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
SpeedDevil817 Silver Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 216	try a free online virus and malware scan through pc-cillin at housecall.trendmicro.com/