Computer Running So SlOOOOOOOW


  1. Posts : 2
    windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    Computer Running So SlOOOOOOOW


    I have Windows 7 64 bit. It was running very slow so via msconfig I disabled the background programs. Then it ran quite quickly for a few weeks. Now the speed is back to where it was. The background programs are still disabled.

    The CPU is often at 100% and the programs I open are often "not responding".

    HELP!
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 1,449
    Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit
       #2

    Sounds like you could be infected by spyware, malware, and or other malicious programs. Go here and download super anti spyware to scan for spyware:

    SUPERAntiSpyware - Downloading File

    go here and download Adware cleaner:

    Downloading AdwCleaner

    Also go here and download and run Malware bytes:

    http://www.malwarebytes.org/free/

    download those 3 and install and let them scan and clean any bad stuff

    Also; try defragmenting the hard drive: click start, programs, accessories, system tools, then disk defragmenter and let that run to defrag the hard disk. Try these things and see if they help to resolve the issue and report back.

    Almost forgot: you might also want to consider adding more ram if your ram capacity is not maxed out already as that will help a bit as well.
    Last edited by matts6887; 13 Feb 2014 at 18:30. Reason: adding link and info
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for your input Matt. I will do these things.

    I've run IOBit Pro 7 and a deep scan with Panda. Still runs slow and often freezes.

    If memory is an issue, what did the computer speed up as I mentioned?

    Jon
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 2,409
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit/Windows 8 64-bit/Win7 Pro64-bit
       #4

    Try what he reccomends. They each work better than both of them combined.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 2,409
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit/Windows 8 64-bit/Win7 Pro64-bit
       #5

    Also does your system meet Windows 7's requirements? Windows 7 system requirements - Microsoft Windows
      My Computer


 

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