PC slow for a couple of weeks

attach.txt

OK, that is bizarre. The two files are label DDS & Attach. But when I open them, they are the same thing. That's why I keep sending you duplicates. I can't make this stuff up.

Attach.txt

DDS.txt

I ran it again. I hope these two are viable. Sorry for the hassle, and thanks for sticking with me.

You missed your clue in Post #21. You have the worst install of Win7 one could have. Why rearrange the deck chairs on the Titanic? You are at the top site for Win7 reinstall on the web.

This computer was supposedly relieved of all of its bloatware when it was in the hands of my computer guy after the dreaded FBI ransom virus. I know HP is not the Ferrari of the PC world, but it's what I've got for now. The virus was about two & a half months ago, and the computer has been running fine until a couple of weeks ago. I find it hard to believe my problem is just bloatware.

If I have to replace my current Windows Seven, how much of my saved info will I lose? I have no external hard drive; all I have is the usual back-up in a 16-gig Lexor.

nottaclue9 said:

This computer was supposedly relieved of all of its bloatware when it was in the hands of my computer guy after the dreaded FBI ransom virus. I know HP is not the Ferrari of the PC world, but it's what I've got for now. The virus was about two & a half months ago, and the computer has been running fine until a couple of weeks ago. I find it hard to believe my problem is just bloatware.

If I have to replace my current Windows Seven, how much of my saved info will I lose? I have no external hard drive; all I have is the usual back-up in a 16-gig Lexor.

Pretty sure you can put your stuff into a partitioned hard drive and install your OS on a 50gb-ish one. Even at that, it's not too hard to reinstall things. To be quite honest, you should be more careful as to what you install during downloads and also make sure you take CARE of your computer by running the programs that are crucial for it.

I'm old, but pretty aware of what and what not to download. I am also a shut-in and have to shop online. I think that is the source of most of my problems. After all, I can't do much about stuff attached to ads containing malware that appear on sites I visit. I routinely change my passwords and run malware bytes weekly.

What else do you suggest I do to keep this computer happy?