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Computer after latest Windows XP update - TheDuck - 16-07-2007
Hi there, I recently updated my comp with the Windows update and have found the computer to be suffering with speed problems intermittently
has anyone heard of similar reports and as to whether there is something we can do to improve matters, please?
Any assistance appreciated
Thanks
quack
:woof:
Computer after latest Windows XP update - alcap998 - 16-07-2007
Have you tried running the usuall spy ware detection programs? There are two readily available on http://www.download.com and both are free.
Adaware (by Lavasoft) and Spy Bot. Try running them both and see what comes up.
Computer after latest Windows XP update - TheDuck - 16-07-2007
thanks alcap
I have run the Adaware a few times previously
I will go to download and look at the spybot one
Thanks
quack
:woof:
Computer after latest Windows XP update - Ade - 16-07-2007
look in task manager (ctl/alt/del Task Manager) on the 'processes' tab, the 'mem usage' column shows what is using your memory...
if you see anything your are unsure of (probably lots!) google them for more info - initially look up the ones running under your user before going into the System ones
Computer after latest Windows XP update - TheDuck - 16-07-2007
Spybot worked removed Windows Active desktop and something else and the normal cookies that Ad-aware would pick up
hopefully it will all be ok now
thanks