Jojoba Posted October 15, 2013 Author ID:742206 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Hi I managed to run all the steps on the webpage 'Slow PC? - Start Here' even the disk defragmentation programme in my last post managed to run fully.My computer is lagging in ways, for example,When i am typing in this post, there was a few seconds pause before the letterings appeared.When I click on the Windows start button, it freezes for a few seconds before the Start menu appears.When I was running the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware quick scan, it froze (Not responding), then when i turned off the Avast anti-virus for 10 minutes, the Malwarebytes Window resumed scanning and completed the quick scan.Is there any way like a Benchmark to test the performance of my laptop or way to figure out what is causing the lag of the system? Thanks for your help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted October 15, 2013 ID:742314 Share Posted October 15, 2013 When i am typing in this post, there was a few seconds pause before the letterings appeared. Do you experience the same problem with another browser? Is there any way like a Benchmark to test the performance of my laptop or way to figure out what is causing the lag of the system? Something like that? http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-is-windows-experience-index#What-is-windows-experience-index=windows-7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 16, 2013 Author ID:742552 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Do you experience the same problem with another browser?Something like that?http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-is-windows-experience-index#What-is-windows-experience-index=windows-7 Hi Borislav Yes, I have tried other browsers, IE, Firefox and Chrome and they have the same problems such as lag in loading icons on webpage, slow registering of my key strokes when typing texts in search boxes, lag in scrolling down web page. I have 8GB RAM but on the task manager it keeps showing 2GB of RAM being used while CPU usage is only 1-2%. For your Benchmark Question:I am not referring to the Windows Experience Index, but the Benchmark software like SisoftSandra.Is there any way to find out if the laptop is functioning okay or is there still something causing the slowness after deletion of temp files, etc as your earlier instructions? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 16, 2013 Author ID:742619 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi Another thing has also been happening, when the browsers are loading the webpage the whole browser window disappears for a second and then reappears. it does this a few times with the mouse showing it is busy.this also happens when i open the control panel window, or system folders. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted October 16, 2013 ID:742662 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Try to temporarily uninstall avast! Internet Security, reboot your system and check the situation again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 17, 2013 Author ID:743023 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hello Avast has been fully uninstalled and after rebooting the computer is loading much faster and the problems with the windows, etc are gone. What antivirus (preferrably free) is good to be used?My laptop is not lagging anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted October 18, 2013 ID:743545 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I recommend you in this case Avira or AVG. http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/Links.html#AntiVirus Scanners Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 20, 2013 Author ID:744081 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Hi Borislav When i turned on the computer after uninstalling Avast to install either Avira or AVG in your last post, I had opened up Chrome and Firefox and both of them started to lag. the windows would show 'Not responding' on and off and the browser window would disappear and reappear again, with the keystroke response slow and lagging - sometimes the whole page would freeze with the keystroke letters not appearing after typing on the keyboard.Not sure what is causing it to jam up as i didn't use the computer after uninstalling Avast.Hope you can help. thanks for your time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 20, 2013 Author ID:744082 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Also when Avira was being installed, the Setup page showed that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition required to be manually uninstalled so I cancelled the Avira antivirus setup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted October 20, 2013 ID:744163 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Try with AVG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 22, 2013 Author ID:744962 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi Thanks for your help. Have successfully installed AVG the free version and run the scan. Is there anything further to assist with computer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted October 22, 2013 ID:744964 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Some last steps: Step 1Download OTC to your desktop and run itClick Yes to beginning the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes.Step 2Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.Click on UninstallConfirm with YesStep 3 Please uninstall ESET Online Scanner and manually delete Kaspersky AVP . Step 4 Some malware prevention tips: users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/prevention.html Safe surfing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojoba Posted October 23, 2013 Author ID:745193 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi Borislav I have carried out the steps you listed.I was wondering if it is necessary to delete these other programmes? Or do i need to run them on ad-hoc basis? RocketLifeTFCATF-CleanerHitmanProJRTHiJackThisNTREGOPTCCleaner Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted October 23, 2013 ID:745349 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Not necessarily, but it is desirable, if not use them because they constantly have new versions if they are not updated and are not used as intended, they are unnecessary for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted November 1, 2013 Root Admin ID:748789 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Glad we could help. If you need this topic reopened, please send a Private Message to any one of the moderating team members. Please include a link to this thread with your request. This applies only to the originator of this thread. Other members who need assistance please start your own topic in a new thread. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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