Having a few problems with LG computer running slower and slower. The machine is
about 5 years old and has Vista. Someone recommended downloading the old version of
Hijack this and running it. Any suggestions would be welcome. I have CC cleaner and run
Norton as well.
I would suggest 'wiping' the disk and rebuilding it (complete software re-install) if you have a 'recovery' or back-up disk.
I had a very similar issue with my 2yo laptop, and this was the advice I got from our IT dept.
Made a very noticeable improvement.
Yes rebuild and re-install everything if you must but it takes a fair bit of time and can be frustrating and you still have yr old machine. I would back up the hard drive and then throw it away (or give to someone who is less fortunate if you prefer). You will probably find you can buy something with much better specs for about $450 these days which you should get another 3 yrs out of.
I spend a fair bit of time helping friends and neighbours with the same kinda problem, plus virii.
2 quick hits before the big reinstall (nothing to lose) :
- kill AV, esp. Norton. But good luck with that.
- review & kill all unnecessary processes, in the Run section of the Reg, as well as startup. Kill all little icons you can, do services.msc from Run and kill all suspicious ones. Kill or disable unnecessary notification icons (bottom right). For instance kill any Adobe processes, as well as QuickTime, toolbars, etc.
This may not work still - too much ** accumulated in the Registry over time, uninstalls don't work well there.
So failing all this, reinstall. A fresh 5yo machine should still perform OK for basic use like Word and the Web.
Hijack and the likes remove a few undesired or unused products parts and DLLs, but won't make a dent CPU-wise. Don't spend a single penny there.
Thanks everyone (especially Gypsy) for your time and input. I will try a few of the things
and (unbelievably quickly) will be back.
If the compuda is 5 years old it will probably have a lot of fluff sucked over the CPU heatsink. It forms a fibre mat over it and restricts the airflow so it runs too hot.
Most cpu's automatically slow down when they overheat to save the cpu from self destructing.
I get out the vaccy cleaner and give mine a good clean every year. ANything with a fan on it will have lots of fluff. CPU, power supply, etc.
Be careful how you do it. You're not cleaning the house. There's some delicate stuff in there. Lots of connectors that are easy to dislodge.
Probably best to unplug it first.
Don't unplug it if you vacuum. Worst thing you could do.
Static from the vaccy won't be good for it at all. Leave it plugged in but switched off..
' roast... :)
1) back up all your stuff expect the worst.http://shop.malwarebytes.org/lpa/342/3/7268/index_b.html?gclid=CO6g2qP9kK4CFYVMpgodFy6ldg
Run a free scan all delete all your viruses malware .
CTL +ALT +DELETE open task manager check processes find out whats chewing the most.
1 bad download and expect nothing less that 200 quarantined files ;-)
I have a 6yr old computer sitting under my desk. The one on my desk cost 75% less and is about 20 times more powerful.
Good thread. Finally made me get off my bum and reformat mine. Normally do it once a year but been too slack of late.
What a difference. Should keep the ole' girl going for a little while longer.
And the amount of crap built up on the cpu heat sink and fan was unreal.
at my picture in my avatar haven't you.
at my picture in my avatar haven't you.
Assign each letter of the alphabet a multiple of 6 ie;
a=6, b=12, c=18 and so on...
Add the letters of computer ie;
c=18 + o=90 + m=78 etc..
and see what you get.
We are all doomed. [}:)]
