Re: ACER laptop slow down after installing programmes: HELP!!!!

"joyce" <sugar_mantis@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote
hi,
I have a similar problem too! Eversince I've bought this laptop almost
a year ago (Travelmate 3012WTMi) I've had to reformat about 4 times.
However, I've noticed that its not related to installing and
uninstalling programs... it just happens randomly. One day my laptop
is working beautifully and then the next day it slows down to a crawl.
My friend has also tried to tweak the ram availability with a program
called Systweak Memory Optimizer. I've cleaned and reduce my programs
to a bare minimum with only having Microsoft Office 2007, Limewire, MSN
Messenger, Norton, iTunes and Winamp. I've also configured some
programs so that it doesn't run when I'm not using it. Nothing works!
So far, everytime it happens... I always reformat and start from scratch
because its really bad. Could this be a virus or an Acer problem???
:biggrin: Please let me know if you find a better solution. Thanks!


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joyce


Either of the Norton home products, NIS or NAV, can cause slowdowns and problems. There are other alternatives, , and which work better.

There are good alternatives, some of which are free that are much less heavy on resource use. Anti-Virus: Avast (free), AVG (free), NOD32; Firewall (all free): Sunbelt Software Kerio Personal Firewall, Comodo Personal Firewall, Zone Alarm (Note the latest release of Zone Alarm has some bloat. I wouldn't recommend the latest release)

Are you also routinely checking for non viral malware using a combination of programs run in safe mode? There are good free programs for this: Ad-Aware SE Personal, SpyBot S&D, Windows Defender, BHO Demon, Spyware Blaster, HijackThis.

Here are some links for dealing with malware.

Malware Removal
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

THE PARASITE FIGHT
Finding, Removing & Protecting Yourself From Scumware
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm

Richard Harper's Guide to Cleaning Pests
http://rgharper.mvps.org/cleanit.htm

You are running Limwire. Note that file sharing can be a vector for infection.

Lastly don't bother with that Memory Optimizer. Such programs are snake oil remedies that don't do any good. Fortunately you didn't waste your money on it. The problems lie elsewhere. I would guess in malware in the type of programs you run ( Norton for one). A properly maintained system with quality apps should not need the OS reinstalled.

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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]

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