2006-08-06 13:56:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Spyware is a separate threat.
Use the Internet Options to delete all offline files.
Get and update several Anti-spyware solutions. I use AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destroy. I use the free versions from http://www.download.com Update and run these regularly. Especially IMMEDIATELY after an unexpected pop-up.
Use MSCONFIG to disable any unneeded startup programs.
You might consider more RAM for your system. Windows XP will run better with 512 MB or more. Visit http://www.coastmemory.com to look up what your system can use.
Take these steps to keep your computer ALIVE.
2006-08-06 14:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, perhaps there are some new virus in your computer that the antivirus didn't find. you can try Norton or Mcafee to remove the virus, but you should pay for the software.
i also recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar, which can disable the virus, becasue the virus can only run on IE.
firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and spywareware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-08-06 17:58:52 · answer #2 · answered by good_firefox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your anti virus software is what is slowing your computer down.
Anti virus software runs in the background checking files on your hard drive and in the memory all the time.
The best thing to do is uninstall it and install a firewall program and watch what you download.
I've been running Windows 2000 for 6 years now and I haven't got a virus yet.. All I have is sygate personal firewall installed.
2006-08-06 14:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by Harry Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 00:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a anti-spyware loaded on your PC it is better than AV as a rootkit could be killing your process.
You can also try this product (still in beta stage) HELIOS - Advanced Malware System.
The product can detect even FUTO rootkit (considered as the most difficult ones to deal with)
The software can be downloaded from http://helios.miel-labs.com/
P.S. Defragmenting your hard disk (ideally once every month) is a good measure too.
2006-08-10 02:09:30 · answer #5 · answered by Masked Mark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Scan for virus and remove (free online scan) with BitDefender
http://www.bitdefender.com/site/home/
2. Scan for trojans and remove (free online scan) with Ewido
http://www.ewido.net/en/
3. Scan for ad/spyware and remove (free download) with Spybot Search & Destroy
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html
2006-08-06 14:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by jibberjabbar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of unused programs.
Defrag Your hard drive.
Get anti-spyware programs.
Upgrade your ram if you have the money.
2006-08-06 14:11:44 · answer #7 · answered by Crimcheck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defragment your hd... or buy a mac! ;) (kidding, defrag, check out what apps are running in the backround that slow donw your computer or look for an expert if none of the above sound familiar)
2006-08-06 14:02:22 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there might be more things running on your computer that shouldn't be when you start up and also try going through pictures, games, and ect. so you don't have alot going on. I also suggest using the "desktop wizard" if you have it on your computer to get more space on the main page of your computer.
2006-08-06 14:02:35 · answer #9 · answered by mia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you have anti-spyware program like spybot or adaware? Most AV programs don't check for spyware.
2006-08-06 14:00:14 · answer #10 · answered by optionseeker1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋