For a number of months my computer has been running slow, especially after it has been on for a while and is hot. I've tested for viruses and adware using TrendMicro and Microsoft Defender (I used to use Ad Aware but now it freezes), but nothing has turned up. For the past few days however, my computer has been running even slower than normal. I have not added any new programs or made any changes that I can think of. My CPU usage is up at 100% when I first start my computer. Sometimes it will lower after a few minutes but overall, this is an ongoing problem. Can you please help? Thank you in advance.
Slow computer, 100% CPU usage, virus/adware free
#1
Posted 05 May 2007 - 05:19 PM
For a number of months my computer has been running slow, especially after it has been on for a while and is hot. I've tested for viruses and adware using TrendMicro and Microsoft Defender (I used to use Ad Aware but now it freezes), but nothing has turned up. For the past few days however, my computer has been running even slower than normal. I have not added any new programs or made any changes that I can think of. My CPU usage is up at 100% when I first start my computer. Sometimes it will lower after a few minutes but overall, this is an ongoing problem. Can you please help? Thank you in advance.
#2
Posted 05 May 2007 - 06:29 PM
You can check you temperatures in your system BIOS (F2 or del on startup). Alternatively you can download speedfan here: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php. Speedfan is not compatable with all systems.
Edited by Titan8990, 05 May 2007 - 06:32 PM.
#3
Posted 05 May 2007 - 07:09 PM
#4
Posted 07 May 2007 - 02:59 PM
SpeedFan is not an actual fan. It is simply a program that reads your tempatures, voltages, and fan speed. In some cases it allows you to adjust the fan speed.
Edited by Titan8990, 07 May 2007 - 03:00 PM.
#5
Posted 07 May 2007 - 06:20 PM
"System Information cannot open this NFO file. It might be corrupted or an unrecognized version."
What, if anything, am I doing wrong and where do I go from here? Thanks in advance.
#6
Posted 08 May 2007 - 08:38 AM
http://www.majorgeek...oad.php?det=337
Also general speed up information.
http://computercleanup.blogspot.com/
http://www.bleepingc...utorial118.html
#7
Posted 08 May 2007 - 01:46 PM
After found to be completly clean then return to this thread and we will help you get rid of any programs that are not needed and taking up system resources. I'm tagging this thread and will be watching for it.
Edited by Titan8990, 08 May 2007 - 01:48 PM.
#8
Posted 09 May 2007 - 09:53 PM
Also, I am assuming you intend for this step (malware removal) to be taken before downloading Speedfan again at the alternate site you listed. Is this correct?
Thanks!
Edited by sirvice, 10 May 2007 - 06:19 AM.
#9
Posted 11 May 2007 - 02:17 PM
A few of the steps I know you have already followed. The key one is #5. You will post a HiJackThis log on the malware forums and they will walk you through everything you will need to do to clean your computer.
It doesn't matter at what time you download and use speedfan. I orgianlly thought that it might be a heat issue but now I'm definatly leaning towards it being a malware issue. It never hurts to monitor your tempature so I still recommend that you download and check your temps from time to time.
Edited by Titan8990, 11 May 2007 - 02:21 PM.
#10
Posted 11 May 2007 - 02:49 PM
#11
Posted 11 May 2007 - 03:38 PM
AVG is a very nice program, especially since it is free. As far as it freezing I would try an uninstall/reinstall. I see you also mentioned that ad-aware freezes also. Again if you are still having these issues with your anti-virus and anti-spyware programs after you are clean just let us know in a reply and that will be another thing we will work on.
#12
Posted 11 May 2007 - 05:32 PM
#13
Posted 03 June 2007 - 07:11 PM
Lets start off by testing your RAM.
Here is a guide to using memtest: http://keith.geekstogo.com/memtest.htm
Memtest can be downloaded here: http://www.memtest.org/.
Let me know the results.
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