Re: Windows Extremely Slow

Tech-Archive recommends: Fix windows errors by optimizing your registry

I believe it is the most current verison since I downloaded it about three
days ago from the MS website.

"JS" wrote:

What version of Defender are you using?

JS

"Texman" <Texman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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The problem is not what was pointed out by Kerry, since I run those steps
right after I process any installation. I have build a great many PCs and
this has never happened. All the drivers and setup are correct and
functioning (Via Chipsets). The problem started when I loaded Windows
Defender. I will be unloading that to see what happens. Once I uninstall
that I will rerun the Cleanup and Defrag (as I always do). I have ran
MSCONFIG, but I do not have the output in front of me, but I will check
it.
But I will rerun MSCONFIG after the removal of the Defender product. It
was
working good, but then as of this morning it failed to install, so I may
have
to go back to my other spyware software(s) until I can figure out what is
going on.

"JS" wrote:

First read and perform if necessary Kerry Brown's suggestion.
If that's not the cause then I would try the following:
Use msconfig (Start/run/msconfig) or Try Autoruns from the new Windows
SysInternals (formerly Sysinternals) site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/ProcessesAndThreads/Autoruns.mspx
This will show all apps/etc. that load/run when you first boot and
selectively allow you to stop any that you don't want.
Note: You may need to highlight an item (right click) and use the Google
option on some entries to get the details for more obscure items in the
list.

In this case you are going to temporarily stop your AV software from
loading
during the boot cycle using one of the above tools.
Then disconnect your PC from the internet and do a cold reboot, if this
solved the problem then you know what the culprit is.
Let us know what your results are.

JS

"Texman" <Texman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I just reloaded my PC with Windows XP (SP2) and I have the latest McAfee
Virus Scan and Windows Defender loaded. When I boot now, it takes
FOREVER
to
finish booting (roughly three minutes from the splash screen until you
get
the completed desktop). Secondly, when I click on the START button,
the
system hangs (CPU & HD are @ 100%) for nearly 1 minute or more). Then
when
I click on the PROGRAMS option the same thing happens.

What could be creating this issue? I fear that this is the on-demand
scanning of either McAfee or the Windows Defender, but I cannot confirm
this.
It is a real annoyance. Any ideas of how I can keep these programs
operational and speed up the availability time so I can use my system
once
I
login?

Thanks,








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