2006-07-27 02:25:42 · 18 answers · asked by fem 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Use process explorer from www.sysinternals.com to see what processes are running and how much CPU is being used
2006-07-27 02:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite possibly because both programmes have real time monitors making demands of your system resources. I am not au fé with McAfee so I will concentrate on Spysweeper. In the left hand menu, click on Shields; under the Windows System tab, experiment by removing the tick against the memory shield. I have this disabled on my pcs. See if this helps. Also try the spy installation shield and the spy communication shield. Enable afterwards if it made no difference; if you find your pc performance has improved, you should consider whether you can live without these extra safeguards. A slower pc may well be the price you have to pay for a protected pc.
2006-07-27 02:42:11 · answer #2 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It normally slows down a little if you're running an antivirus. If you're running two, it's going to be pretty slow. If you can, just stop using your computer while the scan finishes, so that more memory can be devoted to the processes you're running. It will save you some frustration as well for trying to work with a slow computer.
2006-07-27 02:43:24 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you set your antivirus software to run a scan at a time when you're not using the PC, you won't be bothered by the slow down. Mine runs every Monday night at midnight.
2006-07-27 02:30:25 · answer #4 · answered by flamingo_sandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anti-virus and spyware sweepers will slow your PC down considerably. I upgraded my PC to 2GB of RAM and am now using Norton System works... Before it was a tractor, now it is a Ferrari! I mean it, it really is that much faster. Take care and good luck mate!
2006-07-27 02:29:32 · answer #5 · answered by Turbot Face 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some softwere virus and so on does slow your pc i have tryed most things and i now use a free scanner avg it does not slow pc down and it is free get it from tucows.com or any download sites will direct you good luck
2006-07-31 00:24:27 · answer #6 · answered by terry m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When is the last time you defragmented the harddrive? Right click the C: icon and click tools, then defragment. Also Try going to tools, internet options and clearing out your cookies, and temp. internet files.
2006-07-27 02:30:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the proper mix of like minded anti virus & antispyware that isn't decelerate your laptop. for my section Anti virus NOD 32 Antispyware Adaware professional It has 2 exe adwatch as firewall & adaware for undercover agent ware scanning. i will propose one & all never to apply a secure practices experience.
2016-11-03 02:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
run the clean disk c or syncronise your disk to make space you might have to many unused files hanging around that will slow your computer down
2006-07-27 02:29:50 · answer #9 · answered by despare 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
All anti virus software slows computers down.
That's way I run Linux instead of Micro$oft
2006-07-27 02:31:33 · answer #10 · answered by Harry Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋