Cheers
Slow Computer
#1
Posted 01 February 2007 - 05:53 PM
Cheers
#2
Posted 02 February 2007 - 01:34 AM
Become familiar with the names of you processes. Check them out here: http://www.processlibrary.com/ And here: http://www.fileresearchcenter.com/
Use Sysinternals free Process Explorer to help: http://www.microsoft...ssExplorer.mspx (download link at bottom of page) A mouse-over the svchost processes will show which "Services" are running under that instance. Services can be controlled from Administrative Tools in the Start Menu or All Programs. (may be enabled from "Start" Properties) For information on how to set "Services" in XP see: www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm "Manual" is the safe setting. Stops it from starting with Windows, but keeps it avalable if needed.
If you find ctfmon.exe running, see my post for more information and how to turn it off: http://www.annoyance...nxp/t1167888467
All the above assumes that your system is free from malware. I suggest a periodic on-line scan for assurance: http://www.google.co...&...-8&oe=utf-8
Good luck, and please post back with your progress.
#3
Posted 02 February 2007 - 03:07 AM
(all these steps are done with the run box then)
deleting the prefetch files
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runbox command
- press keyboard buttons: winkey + r
- paste in the slot: prefetch
- press: enter
(the prefetch folder opens)
- press: ctrl + a
(select all is the same)
- press: shift + del
(deletes without prompt)
disc clean up
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runbox command
- press keyboard buttons:winkey + r
- paste: cleanmgr.exe
- choose drive(normally C: )
- press: enter
(this process can take a long time)
checkdisk
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runbox command
- press the keyboard buttons: winkey + r
- paste in the slot: chkdsk /f /r
- press: enter
( black window appears)
- press: Y button
- press: enter
- reboot the comp
(this process is the longest, worse the screen may be
lost before hours later the computer arrives at the welcome screen)
disc defragmenter
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runbox command
- press the keyboard buttons: winkey + r
- paste in the slot: dfrg.msc
- press enter
(this process can take a long time)
deleting internet cookies, files and history
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- press the keyboard buttons: winkey + r
- paste in the slot: inetcpl.cpl
- press: enter
- click: delete cookies
- click: delete file
- click: clear history
disable unwanted startups
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runbox command
- press: winkey + r
- paste: msconfig
- press: enter
- click tab: start ups
- keep: the AV and firewall entriies enabled,
- disable: 100% unused or unneeded entries
- Unsure about the start up: http://www.bleepingc...r.com/startups/
(IMPORTANT: enable all startups before running the Hijackthis program)
#4
Posted 02 February 2007 - 09:05 AM
http://mywebpages.co...CD/XPMyths.html Also HiJackThis lists everthing-good and bad- and is difficult to read. Mostly used to diagnose and help correct malware programs. Much simpler(and less dangerous) tools to use first.
#5
Posted 02 February 2007 - 02:58 PM
One more time: do not clean out your Prefetch folder!
Ron
#6
Posted 02 February 2007 - 05:55 PM
1/ Adaware and Spybot that came back clean
2/ Run CCleaner that enabled me to get rid of quite a lot of junk files
3/Used winpatrol as suggested to limit the number of programs at start-up. Not sure what I am suppose to do with the other items (IE helpers, services, etc....). Should I do anything there
4/Not sure what I am suppose to do with process explorer when I have the list
5/I turned off ctfmon.exe which is probably, out of all the steps I did, the one that did make an improvement
6/Used the ''runbox'' as suggested by fleamailman and did get rid of the preftech files (got the other mails too late). How bad is this ?
After doing all that and reinitializing as I said it is still quite slow. On top of this I might be running into an issue that might not be XP related. When I click on my AOL icon it takes forever to come up. On one hand it could be AOL but on the other it' s the same program I've been using for months and it use to be much quicker. I've tried to find somekind of AOL hotline or forum but to be fair most of it looks llike garbage compared to Geeks to go. Thank you for advising on the next steps I should do
Cheers
#7
Posted 02 February 2007 - 06:06 PM
you can check to make sure you do not have any hardware issues.
Go to START-->RUN and type devmgmt.msc and click OK. In the new window that appears, post any items in your reply that have a yellow ? or ! next to them.
cheers...xxx1
#8
Posted 02 February 2007 - 06:13 PM
Did what you said. The only thing coming back yellow is a folder named Other devices and one of its subfolders called Targus Group Intl. All the rest is fine
Cheers
#9
Posted 02 February 2007 - 07:26 PM
Thanks all
#10
Posted 02 February 2007 - 07:42 PM
http://www.kickenhar...hlight=prefetch
three reboots is worth it(this is an old link but...)
http://www.geekstogo...mp;hl=duncehead
also please do a simple search on this site under prefetch, I think it will speak for itself
Edited by fleamailman, 02 February 2007 - 08:13 PM.
#11
Posted 02 February 2007 - 08:47 PM
#12
Posted 03 February 2007 - 04:10 AM
On top of this I do believe that the AOL software is just so [bleep] slow !
#13
Posted 03 February 2007 - 04:12 AM
Thanks doc, I will go through ''the painful'' process. I' m just always concerned of getting rid of something I really need. The Svchost.exe ''family'' is a nightmare. Which ones do you get rid off
On top of this I do believe that the AOL software is just so [bleep] slow !
I highly recommend never using AOL. I've used it before, and trust me I much prefer Broadband over AOL (Narrowband) any day. Not just because of the high speed of Broadband, but AOL in general was never good. If you absolutely cannot get Broadband speed for any reason, at least get a different ISP. Maybe Net Zero or something.
Edited by hayabusa_mike, 03 February 2007 - 04:14 AM.
#14
Posted 03 February 2007 - 04:33 AM
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Posted 03 February 2007 - 07:04 AM
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