Re: Internet slowed way down
From: needagenius (needagenius_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/07/05
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Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:17:13 -0800
ran adware,spybot,hijack,cwshredder, picked up a few things, but computer
speed on the net has not changed. any other suggestions? Both firefox
browser and IE are slow.
"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP" wrote:
> "needagenius" <needagenius@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:8FFF9651-79C5-4AAB-B0DF-6FE1ADB4E1B9@microsoft.com
> > Computer: dell 8300, 1 year old, XP home, SP2 running for 4 months,
> > 90% system resources free, 3.0 ghz, 512 ram, broadband.
> >
> > Problem: 3 days ago, Internet Explorer (IE) starting running about
> > 1/100 of capacity. All other software is working perfectly. No
> > changes were made to the computer when it just started running slow
> > on the internet one morning. Computer is shut off when not used.
> >
> > Attempts: disconnected modem, no change. Currently running McAfee
> > security suite 7 and McAfee spyware (both brand new and updated).
> > Firewall on. Ran antivirus, no virus, worms or trojans. Deleted
> > cookies, deleted temp files, performed system defrag. Downloaded
> > Firefox browser, just as slow. Called ISP, verified correct IP
> > address. ISP states modem is working full strength. ISP had me run 2
> > items in DOS. One of which was IP regedit. I believe they were
> > checking the IP address. After this, I am running about 1/4 of
> > normal speed on the internet.
> >
> > Help: I no longer have any ideas on what to do short of removing all
> > programs and wiping the hard drive and starting over. Is it worth it
> > to call a local computer company to come over to inspect? Any other
> > suggestions?
>
> First eliminate any scumware.
> What You Should Know About Spyware
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/devioussoftware.mspx
>
> CAUTION!!!!! Before you try to remove spyware using any of these programs ,
> download a copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
> http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
> http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html
> (if your OS is Win2k or XP) The process of removing certain malware may kill
> your internet connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will
> enable you to regain your connection.
>
> See
> Dealing with Unwanted Malware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>
> Note that AdAware and SpyBot S & D will each catch some things the other
> won't. Also, each needs to be updated with the program's update function
> before every use, even when just downloaded. There's also a lot more to do
> than just those two programs. CWShredder is also available here:
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/cwshredder.zip or
> http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
> **Post your HijackThis log to
> http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/
> http://forums.tomcoyote.org/
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/ or the Spyware forum at
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=30 for expert analysis, not here.**
> Alternative download pages for Ad-Aware, Spybot, HijackThis and CWShredder
> may be found on this page:
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm.
>
> See also:
> http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&DisplayLang=en
>
> See this link for information about malware:
> http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/malware.ars
>
> If nothing there helps, please post back to this thread.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP, IE/OE
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> Protect your PC
> http://www.microsoft.com./athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>
>
>
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