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[HippoNZ]

Depending on the age of the PC you could always do a defrag on the HDD. Also when the PC is running check what's using all the resources in task manager. If a lot of memory is in use either get more ram or increase the page file size. You can always image/ghost your hdd but make sure you don't do a sector by sector copy, that way you can reformat the drive and chuck the image back on it and it will be the closest thing to a rebuild you will get without actually starting from scratch. Also check to see if you have any background programs that are using a fair amount of CPU, if there are google them and see if you can remove them without any side effects. If it turns out to be the OS at fault it can be hard to determine whats causing it to run slow and is generally just easier to wipe and reload. As for the USB/serial, I know the problem your having as we had the same issue at work but try experiencing with different drivers and hopefully you should find one that will do the trick but in my experience they can be rather flackey to work with.

[Steve cooper]

Hipponz, thanks for that I'll check the processes and go from there.

Is there a disk defrag program I can use instead of using windows, I tried a defrag again overnite and no go....

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yep, was thinking along the same lines..........................

Another interesting note is i cant do a disc defrag, i left it on for 2 days with the defrag running and it wouldnt move past 8%........
Im not above getting a pro to do this, but dont want to flog a dead horse so to speak.......

That's windows for you, I have had that same issue with the windows defrag, have a look for a 3rd party defrag program much better in my opinion , also turn any screen saver off

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hipponz, thanks for that I'll check the processes and go from there.

Is there a disk defrag program I can use instead of using windows, I tried a defrag again overnite and no go....

yes there are various 3rd party disk defrag programs out there, just do a search on the net. Some are free but most you will need to purchase.

[Maxhead]

Hey Boys and Girls, I have managed to catch this virus which is a bit strange. If I Google something and click on the link it takes me to a very different web site....its pretty funny. So I can't get on the site I click on but can get there if I have a favourites/ bookmark link to it. Pretty weird . I couldn't be stuffed re imaging the laptop but might have too...any one know where it;s hiding?

I have deleted a few suss files but can't find where this bugger is


EDIT: Oh yeah by the way this is a friendly virus.....Most of the websites are advertising sites which seem to be user friendly

[NissanGQ4.2]

Hey Boys and Girls, I have managed to catch this virus which is a bit strange. If I Google something and click on the link it takes me to a very different web site....its pretty funny. So I can't get on the site I click on but can get there if I have a favourites/ bookmark link to it. Pretty weird . I couldn't be stuffed re imaging the laptop but might have too...any one know where it;s hiding?

I have deleted a few suss files but can't find where this bugger is


EDIT: Oh yeah by the way this is a friendly virus.....Most of the websites are advertising sites which seem to be user friendly

Does your anti virus program pick up the virus and give you the option 2 remove it?
Do you run a Anti malware program as well?

You probable caught it from the screensaver virus!!!!

[Maxhead]

Does your anti virus program pick up the virus and give you the option 2 remove it?
Do you run a Anti malware program as well?

You probable caught it from the screensaver virus!!!!

Yes, both of my anti virus programs pick it up and ask if I want to remove it. Of course I chose Yes, but its still there.


I dont think its the screen saver virus as I haver been on a lot of Porn sites since the Missus has been away >>LOLOLOLOL

Thanks Todd

[NissanGQ4.2]

Yes, both of my anti virus programs pick it up and ask if I want to remove it. Of course I chose Yes, but its still there.


I dont think its the screen saver virus as I haver been on a lot of Porn sites since the Missus has been away >>LOLOLOLOL

Thanks Todd

Gotta love porn viruses *LMAO*

Reboot Windows in safe mode then run your anti virus software..... say yes to removal, reboot system, then run anti virus again in normal mode.
See if its still there then.

[rusty_nail]

x2 on that one mate, safe mode will cure all but the most stubborn viruses

[wildgu6]

Hey Toddsta, LMAO found a way to tap in to the youngins net......hahahahahaha. Use mine for surfin till plan expires, and his for downloading for ever......hahahahahaha
Thanks for your attempts buddy, they did help me get in...