Computer is slowwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!?

Question

My computer is really slow when it resumes from Stand By. I've run several scans with Norton and Windows Defender and found no spy ware. Could one reason be that it runs so slow when I resume the computer from stand by be Norton updating itself? Every time I get on it, it says that my virus protection has been updated. Does it really update that frequently? If you recommend and software make sure it's FREE.

I use defrag and have used disk cleanup recently. I also use Ccleaner regularly.

The computer is only a year old so I don't think getting a new one is the answer. I have an emachines D3415

Answer 1

uninstall norton using the norton removal tool from http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_9_104_15892.html
then download avg antivirus from free.grisoft.com
norton has made many pc run very slow.You only need antivirus programmes like avg.

Answer 2

Does you're computer boot up slowly too when you first turn it on, or is it only when coming out of stand-by? If it's both, check how much memory your computer has. Adding more could possibly speed it up if there are any available sockets open for more RAM.

If you have quite a bit of memory already, anywhere from 512MB to 1GB, then that shouldn't be much of the problem. It could very well be Norton causing the problem when coming out of stand-by. If it says it's updating itself or has updated itself EVERY time you resume from stand-by, something doesn't sound right there. Norton doesn'tupdate that often. Maybe once or twice a week at most it will do some sort of urgent important update on it's own for me. Otherwise I run Live Update once a week. I know Norton slows down my computer too, but only on shut down because one of the executable files stops responding in Norton (ccApp.exe) This file has been known to cause many problems for people.

It's tough to tell exactly what's slowing your system down, especially if you're not reporting virus's or spyware of any kind. Even the fact that you're not getting any error messages of any kind makes it really difficult to come up with a certain answer.

If you're using Windows XP, or any Windows product for an operating system, explain the problem to the Microsoft tech support, or send your question to the tech support of the company who manufactured your computer.

Answer 3

I personally use AVG and love it. You could have too many programs opened/running.

Be glad that virus protections do update often because that means it'll (hopefully) catch any new types everyday.

On most virus protection programs, you can set a time for updates/scans. I usually go for about three in the morning. I'm usually not up that late or up that early.

Good luck.

Answer 4

that's weird that your norton software updates that often. i had that software on my computer and it only did that once or twice a week. you should try downloading Ad-Aware. it sounds like there may be some sort of spyware or virus. windows defender is OK, but Ad-Aware is a little stronger! also, every time you download something, you should scan it to make sure it's virus/spyware free!

Answer 5

Backup all your data files. If your problem recently occurred, try doing a system restore to a point before this problem occurred.

Read carefully:
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection
http://www.castlecops.com/f67-Hijackthis_Spyware_Viruses_Worms_Trojans_Oh_My.html
http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html

Follow all steps on this web page:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-please-read-before-posting-hijackthis-log.html

Add the following to Step 2
Run “immunize” in Spybot Search in Destroy in addition to the scan.

Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Microsoft OneCare “full scan”
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm

SpywareBlaster update + enable all protection
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Version update + full scan
http://www.superantispyware.com/

PC Pitstop full tests.
http://www.pcpitstop.com/

Rootkit revealer
Close all programs first and then run.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/utilities/RootkitRevealer.mspx
Save the results. Do nothing at this time with the results! Not all results will be malware! Google each result.

Install Windows Defender, set to update and run a full scan weekly
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

In Step 5
Windows update: Run in custom mode, install everything, repeat until nothing is left.
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

If it still is slowwwwwwww
Download HiJack This
Folder options- View- enable "Show hidden files and folders"
Run HiJack This. Post results, malware you could not remove, Rootkit analsis results on HiJack This Forum.

Prevention: Weekly:
Update you full time anti-virus and full time anti-spyware programs and run a full scan.
Run Microsoft OneCare “full scan”
Ad-Aware SE Personal update + immunize + check for problems
SpywareBlaster update + enable all protection
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Version update + full scan
Spybot - Search & Destroy update + full scan
PC Pitstop “running programs” Are there any new ones? Do you know what each does?
http://www.pcpitstop.com/
Examine your list of firewall exceptions. Any new ones? Do you know what each is for? An exception allows a program unrestricted access through your firewall. Do not open ports in your firewall and never leave the port open. An open port creates a hole through your firewall that anyone can exploit to control your computer.
Check you Program List in Ad/Remove programs. Any new programs? Do you know what each is for?

Optional:
Install CCleaner, set to run when computer starts (on a clean system only)
http://www.ccleaner.com/

Answer 6

Yes, Norton does update quite often. You might try deleting your temportary internet files and clean up your cookies. Having several of them on your computer will slow it down.

Answer 7

dude,

first u need to check that ur pc is upgraded or not, and if not so firdt upgrade ur pcs memory function,
and norton antivirus s old fashioned and not suitables for todays, try with AVG Antivirus.
Serach in www.google.com, it will absolutly free.

thanx

Answer 8

Try spybot search and destroy at download. com and scan to see if you have any spyware on your computer, it's free and works very well.

Answer 9

Dude ok get a new computer. get one with windows xp or and apple. trust me i got both the fly.

Answer 10

go to cnet.com,and dowload tune up utilities,yes its free.it will help you to speed up your computer