Computer slowing down ...

[JIM_C]

I'll test the connection speed to rule that out but I have cable internet and it's typically very fast - so I think the bottleneck is with the machine. Do those "speedupmyPC" products work? What else can I try first?

[Dave]

Run antivirus software. Then download a product called Mbam and run it.

Your problem is adware

[JIM_C]

Thanks! I do run McAfee antivirus. Is there a difference between adware and malware?

[DSL_PWR]

Originally Posted by JIM_C

Thanks! I do run McAfee antivirus. Is there a difference between adware and malware?

Yes but you can run them both.

I run the following programs to keep things in check:

Superantispyware
Mbam
SpyBot
ComboFix
CCleaner
Black light

These programs run monthly keep things in check and running smoothly and also keep my servers clean.

[Chango]

What all have you done to speed up / clean up your PC? defrag the HD? ran the .... I think its called disk cleaner? That would be a good place to start. How olds the computer? My laptop was hella slow till I upgraded the RAM memory now it runs like a champ

[one92rs]

i use a program called auslogics boostspeed for all my pc,s. have been using it for 4 years now.

[superxcrewfx4]

I agree with dave.

[JIM_C]

Thanks everybody. I've also noticed that Google Chrome is way faster than Inept Explorer. I use Chrome now.

[ridiculously_necessary]

u agree with CCleaner and Spybot. spybot is from safer-networking. there are several named the same out there, wolves in sheeps clothing...