Computer slow down overnight

[Kiasu]

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Thank for your guidance.

 

[kuttus]

Okay thank you. Now got to the Schedule Task once again and un-check the program you can see in Yellow.. Do the same in Logon also...

Go to Schedule Task. un-check everything Except the Acer one.

Go to Logon tab and Un-check DropBox if you don't want to start DropBox everything you start the computer...

Then work on the computer as you do Normally and how's everything else working now?

 

[Kiasu]

Thank you very much. Everything looks fine now. May I ask you a few questions:
1. What is the cause of this slow down?
2. Do I need to check those un-check items back again? Why?

 

[kuttus]

There was lots of Junk files on the computer.. Those files was slowing down the computer. Same time in the Browsers there was some unwanted toolbar like FunMood, Ask etc. Those Toolbars also was also slowing down the browsers.

No need to check back those Items we have removed from the start up and Scheduled Tasks.


Double click on OTL to run it

• Click on the Cleanup button at the top.
• You will be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. Choose Yes
• This will remove itself and other tools we may have used.

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Now that your PC is clean, I recommend you to create a new System Restore point then purge the old ones after.

For XP
How to create a Restore Point in XP
Delete all restore points except the most recent one

For Vista
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point

For Windows 7
Create a restore point
Delete all but the most recent restore point - Click the Delete all but the most recent restore point link

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Keep your system updated

• Keeping your programs (especially Adobe and Java products) updated is essential. Update Checker will notify you if any of your programs require an update.
• Microsoft releases patches for Windows and Office products regularly to patch up Windows and Office product bugs and vulnerabilities.
• Please ensure you update your system regularly and have automatic updates on. You can learn how to turn Automatic Updates on here

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I also recommend you to switch your antivirus program to a better one. Here are some suggestions:

• avast! 7 Home Edition - Don't use it with Online Armor
• Avira AntiVir Personal
• Microsoft Security Essentials

In addition to your antivirus, you need additional protection such as a firewall and behavioural blocker.

• Online Armor
• Comodo Firewall - If you are an advance user

Here are only a few suggestions that will improve your system security. Should you wish to allow us to make full recommendations and set your PC up with maximum security, please start a thread here. Our community of PC enthusiasts and experts will give you feedback and help you secure your system from future malware infections.

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Internet Explorer may be the most popular browser but it's definitely not the most secure browser. Consider using other browsers with addition add-ons to safeguard your system while browsing the internet.

Firefox is a more secure, faster browser than Internet Explorer. Firefox contains less vulnerabilities, reducing the risk of drive-by downloads. In addition, you can add the following add-ons to increase security.

• KeyScramber - Encrypts your keystrokes to protect you against keyloggers that steals personal & banking information
• AdBlock - Disable/blocks advertisements on websites so you won't accidentally click on a malicious ad.
• NoScript - Disables Flash & Java contents to avoid exploits or drive-by attacks
• Web of Trust - Shows the website rating by other users and blocks dangerous and poor-rated sites

Google Chrome is another good browser that is faster and more secure than Internet Explorer by having a sandbox feature. Additionally, you can add the following add-on to Chrome to heighten security.

• AdBlock

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Lastly, it is important to perform system maintenance on a regular basis. Here are a few tools and on-demand scanners that you should keep & use every 1-2 weeks to keep your system healthy.

• CCleaner
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Temp File Cleaner by OldTimer

Other than that, stay safe out there! If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to ask

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[Kiasu]

Sorry. Where is the OTL button?

 

[kuttus]

Ooops.... It was my mistake... Please ignore that step...

 

[Kiasu]

Hi Kuttus,

Thank you very much for your kind assistance. My lap top seems running normal now. However, when I applied the same methods from here to another 'slow down' lap top, it was all the way smooth till the 'autorun', I was unable to un-check those yellow one both at scheduled task and logon also the rest of the check in scheduled task. May i know anything wrong?

 

[kuttus]

If you are using a Windows Vista or Windows 7 you need to run the autorun as Administrator. So right Click on AutoRun and Select Run as Administrator...

 

[Kiasu]

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Please find attached. May I know which to un-check? There are pink and blue....

 

[kuttus]

You done it Correctly... If you are not using Google Toolbar you can Uncheck the Google Toolbar Notifier also.

 

[Kiasu]

I am certainly impressed with this Malware community. Contributive and unselfish. Cheers and wishing everybody a brighter future.

 

[kuttus]

Thank you Kiasu.

It was nice to working with you and we wish you all the best with your computer..

Team MT...

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