Slow performance lately?


  1. Alistair16
    Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate 64x
       New #1

    Slow performance lately?


    Greetings guys,

    My computer yesterday was working normally as it is supposed to.

    But today when I switched on my PC it acted very weird. The problem is that whenever I play a song (via Youtube/WMP/VLC media player Etc..) and scroll down on Facebook or browse through the folders, the songs starts to "lagg" while loading.

    Also when I play a game it laggs! Now my computer can handle these games brilliantly, I don't get what's the problem, I didn't even install a new program which might be the cause.

    My Specifications: CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
    RAM: 4GB
    VGA(Graphics Card): GTX 275

    What I tried so far: System restore to 3 days ago,Re-installing windows 7(deleted windows.old folder), Closed all applications.

    Did the above but still not working well.

    You have my thanks for your interest as I will be looking forward for your reply.
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       New #2

    Welcome
    The cause could be one of many reasons, lets start with the the lost likely.
    Sounds like a memory problem, I would.

    Run a full anti virus scan
    Download and run a full scan with malwarebytes. Virus or malware can be using memory.
    Test memory
    Guide to using Memtest86+ - Geeks to Go Forums

    If the above does not turn up any leads here are several ideas:
    Go to search type device manager and look for any yellow warning markers
    Download and run malwarebytes, a full scan after you update
    Run antivirus scan
    Check memory with memtest86
    Make sure that you are not over heating.
    Try in safe mode; report back if it works properly.
    Try a clean boot
    Make sure PSU is working properly
    If overclocking, restore to original
    Test hard drive at company website.
    Test in safe mode, does it still happen?
    Try with clean boot..
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135
    http://malwarebytes.org/
    http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php
    http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic...ing-memtest86/
    http://ezinearticles.com/?Troublesho...blems&id=39981
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  4. Alistair16
    Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate 64x
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       New #3

    Greetings Richard, and thanks for your reply.

    I have tried your suggestions but seems the same. Tomorrow I will clean my computer from the inside, because most likely the ram can be also dirty and can affect its performance.

    Thanks alot for your suggestions, I appreciate it. :)
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  6. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    It takes hours to check the ram with memtest. It is usually done over night. Eight passes are required.
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  7. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       New #5

    Following on from Richard's good advice...

    There are many reasons why a PC " behaves" this way.

    These annoying " gliches" may be caused by an overloaded hard drive, overworked CPU, Malware, running 2 AV 's, unnecessary data, Browser addons or you may have unnecessary programs running in the background etc....


    * Did your computer come preloaded with Anti Virus Software?
    If so what was it & how did you remove it?

    * Please list ALL of your Current Security software.

    * Run SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker to repair any damaged or corrupt OS files.     {Option 2}

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    *Study the Event Viewer > Custom > Admin view for repeat errors about the current situation.
    Google text and ID# for resolution.

    * Some further reading for you...

    Use Advanced Tools to Troubleshoot Performance Problems in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

    Optimize Windows 7

    Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Issues

    Internet Explorer - Reset
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  8. Alistair16
    Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate 64x
    Thread Starter
       New #6

    JMH said:
    Following on from Richard's good advice...

    There are many reasons why a PC " behaves" this way.

    These annoying " gliches" may be caused by an overloaded hard drive, overworked CPU, Malware, running 2 AV 's, unnecessary data, Browser addons or you may have unnecessary programs running in the background etc....


    * Did your computer come preloaded with Anti Virus Software?
    If so what was it & how did you remove it?

    * Please list ALL of your Current Security software.

    * Run SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker to repair any damaged or corrupt OS files.     {Option 2}

    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    *Study the Event Viewer > Custom > Admin view for repeat errors about the current situation.
    Google text and ID# for resolution.

    * Some further reading for you...

    Use Advanced Tools to Troubleshoot Performance Problems in Windows 7 - How-To Geek

    Optimize Windows 7

    Troubleshooting Internet Explorer Issues

    Internet Explorer - Reset
    Thanks for your info.

    My current security software is Avira Antivirus. I have ran my computer in lowest resolution (800x600) and there wasn't any lagg but still when I increased it by few it started lagging again. Also do you think i should install windows updates? I always leave them as a standby.
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  10. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
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    Always install updates
    Update your video card.
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  11. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
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    Of course you should always update Windows.

    IMHO tis a good idea to have your computer set to inform you, but not download or install any updates offered automatically.

    Would also recommend you do a few at a time rather than oodles at once.

    With any .NET Framework updates offered I suggest you do one at a time. Reboot on completion.
    Last edited by JMH; 25 Feb 2012 at 07:36.
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  12. Alistair16
    Posts : 8
    windows 7 ultimate 64x
    Thread Starter
       New #9

    Guys i have cleaned my computer especially the RAM now it all seems to be working well! I want to thank you all for your help and I really appreciate it especially about your sugestions and time. :)

    Thanks and have a nice weekend.
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  13. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       New #10

    Excellent.
    Safe surfing!
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