my comp started moving slow. do i have a virus?? =[?

Question

i think after i downloaded limewire

Answer 1

You probably have a virus.
Scan your computer, it should show the results.
If the results of the scan is negative.. follow these steps.
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Click On Tools
3. Click On Internet Options
4. Delete all temp. internet files, cookies, EVERYTHING! (Click delete everything if you have that option)
5. Reboot your computer
Well, does it work? =P

Note: Do NOT download random anti-viruses, they are viruses themselves. If you have the virus "Darksma", you would continously recieve pop-ups that asks you to download an anti-virus (but its really a virus itself!)
Edit: If none of that helps, remove limewire and scan your computer. Remove any viruses that comes up, and reboot your computer. That should work.
Also, you do NOT have to open up your PC and do all those silly things. You only have to do that if your computer monitor becomes fuzzy, smell something burning, or you see a shock.

Answer 2

Limewire has pieces that could be considered spyware, but generally, your asking for it more by ::using:: limewire than by downloading it.

Viruses nowadays can come in an executable, an html, a script or even a disguised image, and theres no police on the limewire network, so theres a high chance that you;ll get another virus even if you clean out a current one...

Uninstall limewire as a first step. Then download spybot and adaware from download.com. Install them, then unplug your router or connection to the internet. Run the two programs and let them do their thing. Remove everything you can, reboot and plug the network cable back in. Go download/buy a better virus software program. AVG is a free one that you can google "avg free" for.

Answer 3

Usually programs such as limewire use up system resources in the background.
You might need some more RAM.
Or just put Limewire on when you aren't using the computer

Answer 4

Not necessarily, it could be a slue of problems. Are you currently running anti-virus software?

Without more specifics on your computer, I will give you a few generalizations that should help:

1. Defragment your hard drive. This will take some time, so go do something else while this completes.

2.Run "Disc Cleanup"

3. When your computer is powered down, check the inside to see if there is dust build-up. DO NOT TOUCH! A static shock could fry your components. Instead, if it is dusty, used a can of compressed air to blow the dirt/dust out. Dust acts as an insulator which can cause your processor to overheat and as a result, work less efficiently.

4. See if you have any self-updating background programs running. Antivirus software does this frequently, but any program that self-updates would slow down preformance.

Answer 5

I suggest:

Go into Safe Mode and run your antivirus software. This way Windows will not be loaded and you can catch any self-executable viruses.

Restart, and run a full system scan.

Then, free up your memory - you will see a difference:

1. Set wallpaper and screensavers to blank or none — they run continuously in the background and use memory.
-----right-click on the desktop, select Properties
-----click the screensaver tab, on the left where it says "screensaver," select none.
-----click the desktop tab, for background, select none
2. Review your start menu – remove anything you don’t need on a daily basis — load games, etc. on an as-needed basis.
-----click Start, Settings, Taskbar and Start Menu
-----click the Start Menu tab
-----select a program you do not want to load at Startup, then click remove.
-----Caution -- do not touch anything you are not sure of or you will mess up your computer royally.
3. From Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options: delete cookies, delete files (offline), and clear history. (You can also set days to store history to 0.)
----- These actions will clear your computer’s cache. (For a description of cache, go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/ph/yahoo/mail/access/access-27210.html )
4. Run Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, Defrag at least every two weeks (the more frequently they are run, the less time they take).
-----These can be found in Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools.
5. Periodically, click Start, Programs, Run — then type ipconfig renew
(that’s ipconfig space renew).
6. Optional: Speed vs Goodies — in the Control Panel, System, Advanced, Performance, Settings — you can have visual effects or let Windows select the best options. I am using “Best Performance.” Your choice.
These things should increase speed and free up memory as much as possible.
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Top 10 Causes of a Slow or Freezing PC
Source: http://pctuneuptips.com/tips/slow_pc/

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Answer 6

LIMEWIRE IS NOT A VIRUS! USE IT WISELY THOUGH. NEVER EVER GOT A VIRUS FROM IT, IF YOU DOWNLOAD ANYTHING OTHER THAN A MP3 OR A VIDEO, YOU WILL GET ONE. CHECK YOUR RAM AND ANTIVIRUSES CAN SLOW IT DOWN. SCAN WITH ADVANCEDWINDOWS CARE VERSION 2 AND IT WILL HELP. TOO MANY BIG APPPS CAN SLOW IT DOWN ANSWERER 2 IS WRONG.

Answer 7

LIMEWIRE...stay away from it..it's full of viruses horrible program...do a full system scan of your computer it's possible you got a virus

Answer 8

i think limewire may have spyware

Answer 9

Everything You need to keep Windows Running Fast, Safe, Secure, And Virtually Error Free Will be layed out right before your eyes! The 10 Keys to PC Safety

Part 1: Microsoft Update. NOW!
Microsoft Update are the best source for updating your windows OS and Microsoft Office Products. having the latest update, will usually mean, better performance and/or security, the update was made for a reason!

To see if you have the latest version of your software go the the Microsoft Update website and follow the on screen instructions!

Part 2: Anti-virus Software
USE ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE! Anti-virus software protects your computer from viruses, Worms, Trojans and other miraculous software! This is a MUST if you have a computer with the Internet, and if your reading this ON A COMPUTER, you do.

The best anti-virus titles Include...
• McAfee
• Kaspersky
• Trend Micro
• NOD32
• Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition
Now those are all "pay-for" anti-virus software titles. Cant afford that? NO PROBLEM!

The best FREE anti-virus titles include...
• Avast! Free Antivirus
• Microsoft One Care BETA
• AntiVir
• Avg Free Anti-virus
Now, before you install anti-virus software be sure to make sure you select one you really like because YOU CAN ONLY HAVE ONE! Installing more than one anti-virus software may cause a overload of your system over time!

for more free and pay for antivirus software go here
OK, you picked one and installed it, kool! now update it!
1. Right Click you anti-virus Software's Logo in the system tray.
2. Click Update.
3. Follow the instructions
(You must be connected to the Internet to update your anti-virus software)

Now, ur updated! so Run a Scan! and Run a scan every week for the REST OF YOUR LIFE MUHAHAHAHA!
and I'm not kidding! But if your a forgetful person your anti-virus software more than likely has some kind of scheduling options! if it doesn't, i explain how to set up scheduling later in this guide!

now we all know computers code and software code is flawless, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA , oh my, that was funny (if you cant understand my computer geek humor that was a joke) Computer and software code is always flawed! So it is always good to have a backup to see if your anti-virus software is working properly and picking up all the viruses on your system! every month or so, do a on-line virus check! These checks are free and are totally web based! and will remove viruses on your system! BUT they are not substitutes for anti-virus software!

The best and most comprehensive online scanner is...
Microsoft Safety Center
Its a complete tuneup/safety service! It checks for mailware, spyware, regestry errors, system clutter, Open network ports, if you have all your windows updates and more!

Part 3:Build Your Firewall (be careful, HOT!)
Use a firewall! (not windows firewall :} )

Firewalls Keep People (hackers) from accessing your documents, files, and it just makes your computer safe!

You can go buy a firewall but... there is no point! Use an free on-line firewall!
• Keiro Free Firewall
• Zonealarm Free Firewall
For more firewall titles, take a look Here

Firewalls usually only need updating by-monthly! It will tell you when its time to download updates! don't worry! That wraps it up for firewalls!

Part 4:Staying Spy-ware Safe!...starting to wonder if I'll ever finish this
Spy-ware are little programs that watch everything you do, and can slow down your computer dramatically! And you may not even know you are installing them!
*dims the lights* Its VIDEO TIME!, you didn't think i was going to bore you with my talking the whole time did you? Watch the Spyware Video
hope you learned allot from the video! Now toward the middle of it they say "some software that easily got rid of it" Well there are may of them out there but, the one i think works the best!
Windows Defender If you want some other antispyware titles take a look here.

Part 5:Registry Cleaners/System Optimization Software
Many people just brush these things aside and don't take them seriously! Well its time to! By my standards THIS IS NOT AN OPTION. They should be used on a regular basis! And a scan should be run EVERY WEEK! They keep your system running fast! Almost Like new!

Free Registry Cleaner Titles Include
• CCleaner
• Reg Seeker
more registry cleaner titles may be found here(Not guaranteed to be free)

System Optimization Software Titles Include
• Advanced Windows Care
• WINXp Manager
Ask around for some more system optimization software.

Improve your log off time!
Make your log off fast! download the UPH Cleaner

Regestry tweeks(advanced)
Your can tweek your windows regestry to make it run faster, i dont recommended if your a n00b! Tweakes webiete

Improve your Internet connection speed!
Google web accelerator Is a excellent tool for boosting your Internet connections speed!

Part 6: GET RID OF THOSE!, temp files!
Whenever you go on the Internet or even open windows explorer, your PC makes a note that you did that. Now think...every time you click a link, go to a new page, or do anything that another note, eventually, they begin to add up and, take up space! so lets get rid of them!

Make Windows Dump Your History After a day
start>control panel>Internet options
where it says "specify how many days Internet explorer should save the list of the websites you you have visited" set it to 0 or 1 or 2 (use 1 or 2 only if you count on your history alot to find sites you visited). Now if you need to get a site it will still be there for the day but after 23:59 hrs your History will erase itself.

But thats only half the Battle!
Theres allot more notes that you didn't get rid of! But its CCleaner to the rescue! It scans your system for temp files and cleans out all the Junk! you should run this every week. Theres only one problem, sometimes ccleaner doesn't catch it all and needs a little help to completely clean out your temp folder! so in CCleaner go to the options section and click custom and add "C:\windows\temp". Now its all squeaky clean!


Get rid of all Norton software...
I find Norton anti-virus to be an absolutely useless product. This utility will remove all Norton products from your computer. It can be downloaded here

Part 7:Time To organize all that!
Now that you cleaned out all that junk you don't need, sort what you want and put it away, so its easier to find later! That what disk de-fragmenting is! Taking all your files and stuffing them in one closet so you can find them faster, well thats how you can think of it anyway. Not only will it help your computer retrieve your files faster, it will prolong the life of your hard-disk! You can de-fragment your drive by going, start>all programs>accessories>system tools>disk de-fragmenter. And click de-fragment!
There are many more programs which will de-fragment your drive, you can see them here

Part 8:Schedule it!
Windows can easily set up all these scans to happen on their own! When you say so!
To set this up go>StartScheduled Tasks>Double Click "add a new task" and the wizard will walk you threw it!

Part 9: The More The Merrier
The more RAM Your have! the faster your system will run and the more you can do! If you have less than 128mb, get more!

Part 10: Ask a geek (thats where WinCert comes in)
Don't be afraid if you need some help! Thats what were here for! So ask away!
But be sure to keep irresponsible people off the computer and only give put a remote assistance invite to people you know/trust, even then, be careful


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Thats right! OR! you can avoid ALL of that in this one OR, its simple! the secret is.. just use Faronics Deepfreeze The only thing with this is, you must partision your docs and settings folder in a different partision and keep this partision thawed when it askes what you want to freeze. You MUST do this if you ever want to save anything again

Answer 10

do you do your maintenance.speed disk.disk doctor.etc?