My computer is really slow and unresponsive sometimes. Is there anywhere that can take the viruses out?

Question

I kind of need a site that doesn't cost a sky-high price. Thank you.

Answer 1

http://www.superantispyware.com/superant...now that u have what u need....lets clean the pc first
go to start..run..type in msconfig.....press ok...new window...press start up..select disable all.press apply..press ok
go to start..run..type in prefetch in new window in top left corner..select edit..select all..press delete.......yes..delete all...
go to start..all programs..system tools..disc clean up..select c drive..after it has finished analyzing..check all the boxes..press ok..when it has finished cleaning..it will disappear...
now go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...u will see a option that says "show all hidden files and folders"..check that..press apply..press ok.....
ok....now we need to go into safe mode....turn off ur computer.....as soon as u turn it back on...u have to press f8 repeatedly until u see a screen that shows u several different options.....u need to enter the option " safe mode" use the arrow keys on keyboard to scrool to it..then press enter...after u afew moments..u will see log on as.....admin or user....select user....after that u will see ur desktop......now open antispyware..( please update this b4 going into safe mode)..click scan my computer....select full or complete system scan.....then press next..it might take ahour or so..after it has finished..remove what ever it finds...now close superantispyware....
go to start.run..type in...%temp%...press ok..new window..go to edit.select all..press delete..tes..delete all....
go to start..control panel...folder options.....view...click reset to default..press apply..press ok...
now restart your computer...u will see a pop up from system configuration...put a check mark in the little box..press ok

Answer 2

You say it's slow and unresponsive sometimes. Does that mean not all the time? This is not usually how a virus works. If it has a virus it acts wonky all the time. When was the last time you cleaned your hard drive? Refragged your hard drive? there is so much you can do to give the computer a little help, file clean up is just part of it.

I run Windows XP and have used Avast antivirus for 3 years without a virus. I recommend it for any operating system.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

If you do have WinXP, get Windows Defender from Microsoft and run it for spyware. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

For ads and other junk, Ad-Aware from download.com:
http://www.download.com/
If you don't have XP and want good spyware, get SpyBot from download.com, also.

The best disk defrag program I've ever used is from Auslogics:
I have a big hard disk, but Auslogics defrags it in about 20 minutes, that used to take 2-3 hours. Now I do it often, instead of putting it off for months dreading the hours of waiting.
http://www.auslogics.com/disk-defrag/index.php

And last, but not least, before you defrag, clean up your hard disk. Start, Programs, Accessories, System tools, Disk Cleanup.

Don't mess with the registry, or msconfig, or anything else you are unfamiliar with. Use the free tools and I think you'll find a much more responsive computer. It'll probably like you better, too!

Answer 3

I take it you don't have a anti-virus installed. Bad idea. Run a free scan at http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ . After you get cleaned up. Go to http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm and get a anti-virus as well as some other programs if you want.

Another good link is http://www.tom-cat.com/security.html

Answer 4

Have you tried scanning for spyware? There are many free ones out there. I found this guide pretty helpful, hope this helps. http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html

Answer 5

go to www.avast.com for free virus software
go to www.ewido.net for a free spyware scan and removal.