Assuming malware 'cuz PC Laptop slowing down again

Hello,


FRST reports aren't properly generated. Let's run this tool again:


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Scan with Farbar Recovery Scan Tool

Please re-run Farbar Recovery Scan Tool to give me a fresh look at your system.
  • Right-click on
    FRST.gif
    icon and select
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    Run as Administrator to start the tool.
    (XP users click run after receipt of Windows Security Warning - Open File).
  • Make sure that Addition option is checked.
  • Press Scan button and wait.
  • The tool will produce two logfiles on your desktop: FRST.txt and Addition.txt.
Please include their content into your next reply.
 
Nothing important, I have complete reports now.


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Scan with ZOEK

Please download ZOEK by Smeenk and save it to your desktop (preferred version is the *.exe one)
Temporary disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware protection - instructions here.

  • Right-click on
    51a612a8b27e2-Zoek.png
    icon and select
    RunAsAdmin.jpg
    Run as Administrator to start the tool.
  • Wait patiently until the main console will appear, it may take a minute or two.
  • In the main box please paste in the following script:
    Code: 
    createsrpoint;
autoclean;
emptyalltemp;
ipconfig /flushdns;b
  • Make sure that Scan All Users option is checked.
  • Push Run Script and wait patiently. The scan may take a couple of minutes.
  • When the scan completes, a zoek-results logfile should open in notepad.
  • If a reboot is needed, it will be opened after it. You may also find it at your main drive (usually C:\ drive)

Post its content into your next reply.
 
I'll have to observe a while. It does seem to be having fewer slow-down moments, but since the behavior was not happening consistently all the time, I can't be sure. Keep this thread open another couple of days and I'll have a better idea.

Can I know what it was that has changed? Did one of the things I ran actually DO something?

Also, I'd like to get help understanding what all is running. I have programs running that I don't know anything about, but am not sure if they are important or not. Would cleaning that up help? Is there anything else I can do to help performance?
 
You have only basic programs needed, so I don't think anything should be removed. Also, I can give you some readings to keep your PC in good shape.
 

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