Re: LSASS.exe, SVCHOST.exe (NOT SCVHOST - the virus)



On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 12:21:56 -0800, Malke <notreally@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Bones wrote:
>
>> At least once a day these d*&^ files slow my computer to a crawl!
>> What can I do to stop it or at least reduce it?
>> TIA
>
>Those are legitimate Windows files and are not responsible for slowing
>your computer "to a crawl". Something else is. However, since I know
>nothing about your computer, all I can suggest is general
>troubleshooting:
>
>Make sure the computer is clean:
>http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
>
>Slow or Sluggish Computer:
>http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
>http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)
>
>Clean-boot troubleshooting:
>Clean Boot - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=310353
> and How to Troubleshoot By Using the Msconfig Utility in Windows XP -
>http://support.microsoft.com/?id=310560
>
>Malke


These are the only services doing anything in task manager each
reports using a percentage of the processor - so, yes, they are the
ones slowing the computer.

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