My wife's laptop computer is very slow. We've tried Spyware Doctor to get rid of spyware and we have McAfee Virus protection and AOL firewall protection. It is just so slow and locks up continually when she's on the internet. Her computer has been used by temps and family so I'm afraid there's a good chance there is an infection.
2006-08-17 07:40:41 · 12 answers · asked by labs2gr8 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
First off, you're using two programs that are known to use up alot of resources (slow your computer down), Mcafee and AOL. Also, anything related to AOL "is" spyware, get rid of it completely. Uninstall Mcafee, and replace it with "AVG" anti-virus, it's light on resources and it's FREE!! You want a good free firewall, get "SunBelt Kerio", it's TOP-RATED!! To clean out your registry after uninstalling these programs, use "CCLeaner". DO NOT, and I mean, DO NOT ever use "Internet Explorer" as your browser, it's a spyware magnet.....use "FireFox" instead.
Get "AVG" anti-virus here.......
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
Get "SunBelt Kerio" here........
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/
Get "CCLeaner" here........
http://www.ccleaner.com/
Get "FireFox" here.........
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
As far as spyware cleaners, you'll want to make sure that you install the free top-rated best. You'll need "AdAware SE", "SpyBot Search & Destroy" and "Spyware Blaster".
Get "AdAware SE" here.......
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Get "SpyBot Search & Destroy" here........
http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
Get "SpyWare Blaster" here.......
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Be sure to install, update, and run, all of the above mentioned software, only after, you have uninstalled those other two programs......and be sure to keep them updated regularly, at least, twice a week. You should have a MUCH smoother running system afterwards. :)
2006-08-17 08:22:35 · answer #1 · answered by Abstract 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 01:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mathew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spyware Cleaner:
AD-Aware http://www.lavasoft.com
TrendMicro AntiSpyware http://www.trendmicro.com
Registry Cleaner:
Tune-Up Utilities http://www.tune-up.com
Registry Mechanic http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic
2006-08-17 07:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by Manjeet Virk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of 2 very good FREE Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware programs
The first can be found at http://free.grisoft.com/
AVG Anti-virus Free and Ewido Anti-Spyware
The second can be found at http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
This site has FREE anti-virus, anti-spyware, and a good free firewall. Other good free programs here, but I haven't tried them yet.
I've tried the programs from both locations with excellent success. I recommend either location.
2006-08-17 07:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mad Jack 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am using "Spybot Search and destroy" for spyware cleaning and more importantly "Blocking" spyware, CCleaner to clean up unwanted, useless files (generally .tmp and .log files) also It also cleans registry quite safely. Avast antivirus and Freeware version of ZoneAlarm for Firewall.
ADVANTAGE : All these are absolutely "FREEWARES" and more so because they are Fully Functional for basic users, unless you are a professional and would like to use these utilities on an "advanced user" basis. What's more, ALL are extremely light on system resources, resulting in minimal slowing down of computers.
2006-08-17 08:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by Hiten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend trend micro or Norton anti virus they both come with a firewall and virus protection and they can update there virus protection libraries daily so not even the newest virus can affect your computer Ive had Norton for 6 years and i haven gotten a bug yet.
2006-08-17 07:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by Demetri N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite registry cleaner is ccleaner, its free! My dad uses Advanced System Optimizer which works better, but costs money. there is a 30 day trial of it though!
2006-08-17 09:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ensure that the drive that has the swap file (usually drive C) has at least 500mb free. If the swap file doesn't have enough space to work, it will greatly reduce the performance of the computer.
2006-08-17 07:45:53 · answer #8 · answered by Lyvy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Computer Slow
Download and then run startup.exe (FREEWARE) at:
http://www.mlin.net/startupcpl.shtml......
Can't live without it and windows...
Then disable and/or uninstall whatever u don't need.
Other things to try:
1 - Disk Cleanup (removal of temp files, cookies, etc.)
2 - Defrag
3 - Registry Cleanup (CAN BE VERY RISKY!)
FROM A HARDWARE PERSPECTIVE THE BEST AND MOST COST EFFECTIVE POSSIBLE UPGRADE (IN GENERAL) IS THE ADDITION OF MORE MEMORY (RAM).
ALL ELSE FAILS - RELOAD YOUR O/S (WINDOWS) AND THEN REINSTALL ALL OTHER PROGRAMS YOU NEED/USE!
Joe...
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Computer Virus/Spyware/Adware/Malware/etc
All FREE...
Download and then run Avira AntiVir Personal Edition Classic at:
http://www.free-av.com/
Download and then run Spybot - Search & Destroy at:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
Download and then run Ad-Aware SE Personal at:
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
Joe...
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2006-08-20 18:31:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For free anti-spyware/scumware/malware:
Ad-Aware - http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
SpyBot - http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=spybot&tag=srch
For a free registry cleaner, try Eusing
http://www.download.com/Eusing-Free-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10561828.html?tag=lst-0-1
2006-08-17 07:46:21 · answer #10 · answered by drizzt_234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋