Computer with extreme lag; free of all viruses, spyware, and malware

SURVIVALsp1 · 05-28-2009, 05:14 PM

I actually had no idea where to put this.
This wasn't a security problem, and there wasn't anything wrong with my OS. So I might as well put it here.

So about three days ago, Normal mode on my computer would not work. I would be able to login, but nothing would start up. Nothing would be clickable. Even right click wouldn't work.

So I went into Safe mode, and deleted all the rootkits, malware, spyware, and viruses I could find (using Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor with Antivirus Starter Edition, and Root Repeal). But ever after that Normal mode would not work.

Now, today after finishing my work, I decided to go back to Safe mode, but now Safe mode is also starting to freeze up. So what can be the problem???

Does age have anything to do with this? The problem computer is about 5-10 years old, so I'm starting to think that it's dying from age.

DonaldG · 05-29-2009, 07:57 AM

Hi Survival... Welcome to TSF

It could still be a security issue. Especially if if you did find some 'nasties' on your machine. It sounds as if the machine was contaminated. Using the 'regular' removal tools available does not remove ALL nasties. many get renamed/hidden/disguised and generally undetectable by normal removal means.

I STRONGLY suggest that you treat the machine as infected and re post your concerns in our Security Section here.
Once posted there, only our TRAINED & QUALIFIED analysts can respond - It may not be a quick fix, but it will get fixed.

It is essential that you read this post first.

As a precaution - I will close this thread

Good luck

05-28-2009, 05:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
SURVIVALsp1 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 28 OS: XP	Computer with extreme lag; free of all viruses, spyware, and malware I actually had no idea where to put this. This wasn't a security problem, and there wasn't anything wrong with my OS. So I might as well put it here. So about three days ago, Normal mode on my computer would not work. I would be able to login, but nothing would start up. Nothing would be clickable. Even right click wouldn't work. So I went into Safe mode, and deleted all the rootkits, malware, spyware, and viruses I could find (using Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor with Antivirus Starter Edition, and Root Repeal). But ever after that Normal mode would not work. Now, today after finishing my work, I decided to go back to Safe mode, but now Safe mode is also starting to freeze up. So what can be the problem??? Does age have anything to do with this? The problem computer is about 5-10 years old, so I'm starting to think that it's dying from age.

05-29-2009, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
DonaldG Manager Home Support, Assistant Manager Articles Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 10,171 OS: XPsp2 Laptop & Vista Ultimate Desktop My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Computer with extreme lag; free of all viruses, spyware, and malware Hi Survival... Welcome to TSF It could still be a security issue. Especially if if you did find some 'nasties' on your machine. It sounds as if the machine was contaminated. Using the 'regular' removal tools available does not remove ALL nasties. many get renamed/hidden/disguised and generally undetectable by normal removal means. I STRONGLY suggest that you treat the machine as infected and re post your concerns in our Security Section here. Once posted there, only our TRAINED & QUALIFIED analysts can respond - It may not be a quick fix, but it will get fixed. It is essential that you read this post first. As a precaution - I will close this thread Good luck __________________ . Lest we forget... "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Submit New Articles Here TSF's Photographer's Corner . Last edited by DonaldG; 05-29-2009 at 08:02 AM.