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poornasystems · Feb 19, 2008, 02:54 AM

Sir,
My system is too slow. I have some basic knowledge about computer. I did something whatever I know. But the problem remaining same. I''m using 512mb ram and 170ghz processor and it has no temporary files and recycle bin also empty. I did the disk cleanup and desk defragment also. Help me to solve the problem

Thanks.

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rpg219 · Feb 19, 2008, 04:12 AM

Is it the computer running slow or the internet running slow? Sorry to ask, some get the two confused

Da Bigchamp · Feb 19, 2008, 09:29 AM

If it's the system itself that's slow, then you probably have a virus or spyware. You said you did everything you know so that probably means you did a virus scan, if you did which scanner did you use? I would use Norton Antivirus since it usually detects all of the risks, but I have come across viruses and spyware that have not been detected by Norton.

TechEmperor · Feb 19, 2008, 10:35 AM

Norton is horrible. It's almost a virus in itself.
Go here follow the instructions.
Then go here and follow the instructions.

If your system is still slow after that then double your RAM to 1gb.

rpg219 · Feb 23, 2008, 03:15 AM

AVG Free fan here too... use their spyware blocker too... never had any problems with either... going on 3 years now

Da Bigchamp · Feb 23, 2008, 11:22 AM

I do recommend AVG, but every antivirus can't protect you against all malware. I have authored malware that have gotten past Norton (it was on my computer, I did not break any law). But even AVG has a weakness, last night my cousin in Florida caught a virus on her computer. AVG had detected it but could not take care of it. Luckily I had put a trojan on her computer last time I saw her just in case something ever went wrong. I had to send a new one since the virus had already destroyed my previous one but I was able to isolate it and take care of it. I'm not saying that AVG is bad, I'm just saying there is still a chance of getting a virus even with good antivirus.

TechEmperor · Feb 23, 2008, 02:34 PM

There is a difference between Malware and a Virus. The behave differently and are detected differently.
I combo AVG and SuperAntiSpyware and find that it's about 99.999% effective.

Da Bigchamp · Feb 23, 2008, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by TechEmperor

There is a difference between Malware and a Virus. The behave differently and are detected differently.
I combo AVG and SuperAntiSpyware and find that it's about 99.999% effective.

I know that, I have authored both. I have a job where I have to try and hack someone's system to make sure it's secure. What I'm saying is that I have made both viruses and malware that have gotten past a lot of popular antiviruses.