We just got a brand new computer a month ago. We have only installed a few programs. But lately when i click on something it will go very slow. I also have mc afee 2007. It says no hackers or viruses are in the computer. But everytime i have something running and open task manager....the cpu usage is 100%, with only one program running. Anything that can help?
2007-01-07 10:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by johnq1992 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Run XoftSpy see what it comes up with.You can also use Spybot - Search & Destroy.
2007-01-07 10:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check for spyware. Mcafee isnt very good for detecting spyware. Try this free scan.
http://superantispyware.com/
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2007-01-07 10:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First lets make sure you have a clean computer.
Free online virus scan available at..........
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx
Run the 2 scans below to check for spyware/adaware......
Download, update and run Spybot---http://www.safer-networking.org/ . Don't forget to use the Immunize feature.
Download, update and run Adaware---http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/products/select_your_product.php
Now that you are sure you are virus and spyware/adaware free, add spyware blaster to your protection.
Download SpywareBlaster---http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html
SpywareBlaster doesn't scan and clean for spyware - it prevents it from ever being installed.
It's main features include:
- Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted pests.
- Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
- Restrict the actions of potentially dangerous sites in Internet Explorer.
2007-01-07 10:37:54 · answer #3 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seems you have a overzealous program somewhere perhaps thats using up cpu
to check for spyware get adaware se personal
www.lavasoft.com
get update, reboot and do a full scan
i would also do a full scan with mcafee updated
could just be a program acting up but best to be safe than
sorry
oh and get windows up todate
2007-01-07 10:32:37 · answer #4 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
computer runs slow sometimes blanks out
2007-01-09 11:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋