vista runing really slow now

ashes10802 · 08-01-2008, 06:36 PM

computer was running kind of slow so i went to a website where they scan your computer for free and find all these probs then fix 20 for free. well it said my computer had 130ish problems. i deleted the temp file from the control panel. now every ad aware check finds over 40 errors. up to 120ish!). before there were only 1 or 2 every week. and my computer is really slow. how can i find the hidden problem or go back to how comp was before i did that? oh- almost forgot- the computer freezes up a lot now too.maybe from being so slow?

mas_pogi · 08-02-2008, 08:02 AM

Hi.

Got an article here.

Slow computer?

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic44693.html

Do you have ample amount of RAM? Just of the few things to consider.

Maybe this one would help before you consider posting in Hijackthis Log help section.

Mark

fergal · 08-02-2008, 09:17 AM

If your ram and everything else is ok, clear you temps, history and password folders often. i have set the history folder to be deleted every day. you could also check to see if the system needs to be defraged.I don't trust these sites where they scan your pc for free and find tons of errors. often think they make up these errors to make you buy the product.

anyway hope you get it fixed

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-04-2008, 09:13 AM

Go to our Highjackthis forum section, follow the instructions and post there. It is likely you have infected your computer with malware, thus causing the slowdown. Good luck

08-01-2008, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
ashes10802 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2 OS: windows vista	vista runing really slow now computer was running kind of slow so i went to a website where they scan your computer for free and find all these probs then fix 20 for free. well it said my computer had 130ish problems. i deleted the temp file from the control panel. now every ad aware check finds over 40 errors. up to 120ish!). before there were only 1 or 2 every week. and my computer is really slow. how can i find the hidden problem or go back to how comp was before i did that? oh- almost forgot- the computer freezes up a lot now too.maybe from being so slow? Last edited by ashes10802; 08-01-2008 at 06:38 PM.

08-02-2008, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
mas_pogi Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tokyo, JP Posts: 1,476 OS: Vista, Linux Mint	Re: vista runing really slow now Hi. Got an article here. Slow computer? http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic44693.html Do you have ample amount of RAM? Just of the few things to consider. Maybe this one would help before you consider posting in Hijackthis Log help section. Mark __________________ To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe. If I have been helping you and do not reply within 24 hours, please send me a message. I'm a member of U.N.I.T.E and A.S.A.P

08-02-2008, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
fergal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 51 OS: Vista Home Premium My System	Re: vista runing really slow now If your ram and everything else is ok, clear you temps, history and password folders often. i have set the history folder to be deleted every day. you could also check to see if the system needs to be defraged.I don't trust these sites where they scan your pc for free and find tons of errors. often think they make up these errors to make you buy the product. anyway hope you get it fixed

08-04-2008, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,227 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: vista runing really slow now Go to our Highjackthis forum section, follow the instructions and post there. It is likely you have infected your computer with malware, thus causing the slowdown. Good luck __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper