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My computer has been running very slow recently. Its constantly doing, something. The virus scanner deteced a virus: Java/Openstream. Is this the problem though is what im wondering. Im aware sometimes you can make virus problems much worse by trying to remove them so im not sure if i should try to remove it.
There are very few programs on my computer running at the same time. Even after i close most of them the computers performance is unaffected. Also im not detecting any spyware/adware and im pretty good at that aspect as i used to have a computer that had a nasty case of spyware. Im not ruling that out but im just saying i doubt thats the cause.
There are very few programs on my computer running at the same time. Even after i close most of them the computers performance is unaffected. Also im not detecting any spyware/adware and im pretty good at that aspect as i used to have a computer that had a nasty case of spyware. Im not ruling that out but im just saying i doubt thats the cause.
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I want to fix this problem, i normally dont have a problem running a computer for 8months+. On top of that like i said there really isnt much on my hard drive at the moment. I dont like the idea of formatting everytime i get a problem with the computer.
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Originally Posted by I6power
My computer has been running very slow recently. Its constantly doing, something. The virus scanner deteced a virus: Java/Openstream. Is this the problem though is what im wondering. Im aware sometimes you can make virus problems much worse by trying to remove them so im not sure if i should try to remove it.
There are very few programs on my computer running at the same time. Even after i close most of them the computers performance is unaffected. Also im not detecting any spyware/adware and im pretty good at that aspect as i used to have a computer that had a nasty case of spyware. Im not ruling that out but im just saying i doubt thats the cause.
There are very few programs on my computer running at the same time. Even after i close most of them the computers performance is unaffected. Also im not detecting any spyware/adware and im pretty good at that aspect as i used to have a computer that had a nasty case of spyware. Im not ruling that out but im just saying i doubt thats the cause.
Next google the file name that is using CPU time. This will help identify what program is the culprit.
Most likely it is either Spyware/Malware or a virus. Are you running an AntiVirus program? If so run a full scan and remove any viruses.
Oops! just read it again and you said it detected a virus... Yes Definitely remove it. You can go to symantec or any other site to learn more about the virus and see if they have a removal tool.
What are you using to remove/protect against spyware?
I recommend Spywareblaster and spybot. They are freeware and work great..
I have seen PC's with other vendor spyware programs and they still got the nasties....
If you want you can PM me with more info..
Don't reformatt unless absolutely necessary.. It's a pain in the ****....
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I use bazooka spyware scanner. The task manager says theres 34processes running at once, however none of them are doing much. It says its using 0% but itll jump up to like 2 then back to 0 for a few of them. Ill remove the virus and see what happens.
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Originally Posted by I6power
I use bazooka spyware scanner. The task manager says theres 34processes running at once, however none of them are doing much. It says its using 0% but itll jump up to like 2 then back to 0 for a few of them. Ill remove the virus and see what happens.
I am not familar with Bazooka spyware so I can't judge it.
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I had an issue with 4 of my computers at work. They just started running slow, very slow. The 5th computer was fine and was running Firefox instead of Internet Explorer. I installed Firefox on the other four computers and also ran a registery cleaner on the other four.
This helped me a great deal. All are running fine now.
NOTE: Since I started using a NON Internet Explorer browser, my spyware/adware software has been very bored. Nothing for it to find. The last two days I have had to visit some GA state websites that only work with IE and each morning for the last three days, there has been 4 to 5 adwares/spywares cleaned.
Just my opinion on what helped me with my computers at work.
This helped me a great deal. All are running fine now.
NOTE: Since I started using a NON Internet Explorer browser, my spyware/adware software has been very bored. Nothing for it to find. The last two days I have had to visit some GA state websites that only work with IE and each morning for the last three days, there has been 4 to 5 adwares/spywares cleaned.
Just my opinion on what helped me with my computers at work.
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