My computer freezes when I run virus scan. I have McAfee. I had Live one care. I,ve tried Trend Micro. Someone PLEASE help.
Garbage day is in four days!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-28 11:53:48 · 9 answers · asked by shouldagotaMAC 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
too many programs,reduce your ram space,and if you keep adding more things to your system ,you're practically suffocating
your computer,in this case it will be good to start removing hard ware and programs that you do not use,run a disc defragment
,erase files ,in other words start to clean to make space and
get rid of unused programs
2007-01-28 12:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Byzantino 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ok, sometimes yes, this means you need more memory, but.. there is something else to consider,
first, its McAfee it self, they stoped making good software back in 98. Second, You have windows one care running the same time, if not scanning its running in your processes. You dont want to run more than one of the same type of program.
Lastley, the only time XP should freeze when there is an issue is if there is a hardware issue. XP will increase your page file if it was a ram issue. If it never does then thats not the issue.
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2007-01-28 20:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Tech GUy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running your AV program in Safe Mode. That's the best way anyway.
To get into Safe Mode:
Turn your PC on or Restart.
As soon as you see the black and white screen where the system is checking things out, press and hold down the F8 key. Continue holding until you get a black and white menu. Press the appropriate key for Safe Mode.
Start, Programs, open your AV program and let it run a full scan. Might take a couple of hours.
2007-01-28 19:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First run out to http://update.microsoft.com and run a custom scan. Install all high-priority updates.
If this doesn't change your performance, I recomend the iMac with boot camp. It's great.
2007-01-28 20:00:16 · answer #4 · answered by blndchik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McAfee sucks ****. I would also suggest RAM. Get Norton.
2007-01-28 20:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by The Master 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of garbage day, try AVG antivirus software.. It's a good program which I use, and it does what I need it to..
2007-01-28 19:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need more RAM.
Your pc is running too slow. You need to upgrade your memory.
2007-01-28 19:55:55 · answer #7 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
had the same problem with norton. all kinds of problems. finally removed all traces and links to the problem, re-installed the problem from disc and the problems were gone.
2007-01-28 20:06:11 · answer #8 · answered by keugene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that your anti-virus is damaged, try to uninstall it and then reinstall it
2007-01-28 19:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by Luay14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋