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slow computer question

bigoutsidebigoutside Member Posts: 19,443 ✭
edited September 2011 in General Discussion
With McAfee running all the time, I'm sure I've still got malware, spyware, and every other type of ware you can think of.
Can't easily get rid of that since its a recognized firewall at work.

Can't turn off wife's Admin status because then she can't download all the 'free' programs she runs across (which is another issue entirely)

Anyone have a recommendation for one of those online "faster PC" sites? Or should I take things to the geek squad? Things are sloooooow lately.
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  • Reaper1862Reaper1862 Member Posts: 839 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get a program called "crap cleaner" from download.com, install it, run it. There is a button on the left called "Tools", click on that and REMOVE McAfee and all other programs you know nothing about. For a firewall use comodo also from download.com and stop with the "free" spyware infested programs.

    Online spyware removal is a scam and while geek squad will do the job at $95 an hour......
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  • MercuryMercury Member Posts: 7,836 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    DO NOT GO TO GEEK SQUAD UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    EVERYTHING they do is with programs that are FREE, and found online.

    Merc
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  • Oso2142Oso2142 Member Posts: 2,940 ✭
    edited November -1
    Run this in Safe Mode: malwarebytes

    On start-up, hit F8 to get into Safe Mode.

    It's what I use, if somebody, in the family, downloads a Trojan Horse.
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  • US Military GuyUS Military Guy Member Posts: 3,643 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    With McAfee running all the time, I'm sure I've still got malware, spyware, and every other type of ware you can think of.
    Can't easily get rid of that since its a recognized firewall at work.

    Can't turn off wife's Admin status because then she can't download all the 'free' programs she runs across (which is another issue entirely)

    Anyone have a recommendation for one of those online "faster PC" sites? Or should I take things to the geek squad? Things are sloooooow lately.


    I disagree. I don't think this is another issue. I think it is THE issue.
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  • FEENIXFEENIX Member Posts: 10,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by US Military Guy
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    With McAfee running all the time, I'm sure I've still got malware, spyware, and every other type of ware you can think of.
    Can't easily get rid of that since its a recognized firewall at work.

    Can't turn off wife's Admin status because then she can't download all the 'free' programs she runs across (which is another issue entirely)

    Anyone have a recommendation for one of those online "faster PC" sites? Or should I take things to the geek squad? Things are sloooooow lately.


    I disagree. I don't think this is another issue. I think it is THE BIG issue.


    +1! I run McAfee too without any problem. They might be free but are memory huggers ... not to mention other (potentially) harmful stuff.

    Also, are you maxed out on memory (RAM)?
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  • moonshinemoonshine Member Posts: 8,471
    edited November -1
    McAfee is the problem!!!!!!
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  • jwb267jwb267 Member Posts: 19,664 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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  • 11BravoCrunchie11BravoCrunchie Member Posts: 33,423 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get rid of McAfee, and get a better antivirus/malware program. McAfee is over-priced, and offers limited protection at best these days. There are so many better programs out there.

    Installing more crap on your computer won't speed it up. You need to clean your hard drive, update your RAM, and potentially replace the processor and hard drive to make it run faster.
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  • Blade SlingerBlade Slinger Member Posts: 5,891
    edited November -1
    YEP! 100% the problem, get rid of it. Norton will slow down your works but will work.

    quote:Originally posted by Barzillia
    Hit cntrl-alt-delete and see how many processes are running in the background.

    Thirty to forty is not that unusual.

    Comodo makes a fairly decent free cleaner.

    Also need to check your registry.

    Of course, if you are at work, you would be well advised to do nothing on your own.
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  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This might also help:

    Close all programs, disconnect from internet and clear trash bin.

    Run malwarebytes - full scan

    Defrag hard drive

    [;)]
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,404 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by US Military Guy
    quote:Originally posted by bigoutside
    With McAfee running all the time, I'm sure I've still got malware, spyware, and every other type of ware you can think of.
    Can't easily get rid of that since its a recognized firewall at work.

    Can't turn off wife's Admin status because then she can't download all the 'free' programs she runs across (which is another issue entirely)

    Anyone have a recommendation for one of those online "faster PC" sites? Or should I take things to the geek squad? Things are sloooooow lately.


    I disagree. I don't think this is another issue. I think it is THE issue.
    +1
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
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  • e3mrke3mrk Member Posts: 1,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I use Avast and have had no problems.
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  • m88.358winm88.358win Member Posts: 7,269 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Wow!!! Just ran this program, what a differance! Thanks!!
    quote:Originally posted by Reaper1862
    Get a program called "crap cleaner" from download.com, install it, run it. There is a button on the left called "Tools", click on that and REMOVE McAfee and all other programs you know nothing about. For a firewall use comodo also from download.com and stop with the "free" spyware infested programs.

    Online spyware removal is a scam and while geek squad will do the job at $95 an hour......
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  • FEENIXFEENIX Member Posts: 10,559 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am authorized home use of the Norton/Symantec and McAfee Corporate edition. For many years, I've used the Norton and this is the very first time I have ever used the McAfee and IMHO opinion it is much better than than the Norton. Perhaps, that is probably why we use it in the SIPRNET (classified system) too!
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