Please Help!

[Patrick Y.]

For some reason, my computer is extremely slow and unstable. I've been trying to find some solution for months. However, I'm sure that the problem isn't caused by virus. Also, I didn't install a lot of programs. Only about 15 GB of disk space is used. The computer I have is emachine t4060 running Windows XP Home Edition with Pentium 4 2GHz. What's wrong with it?????

[Glohamar]

You might have spyware. Try downloading and installing Microsoft's AntiSpyware here (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx). You can also try Spybot Search and Destroy and also Adaware. Just google for them.


HTH

Dave

[Roosterman]

Spyware would be my guess too. Do you use one of the P2P networks to download music, movies, etc. Usually, they will load you up with all kinds of spyware.

[Darius Wey]

Apart from the aforementioned suggestions, it may be worth giving your computer a defragmentation pass.

[Patrick Y.]

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. Though, I've already installed Macfee Virus scan/firewall and Microsoft AntiSpyware. I also ran a scan every night, but nothing was detected. Also, I've defragment the disk just a few months ago. But I'll try to do it again........ I hope it will help. :cry: :cry: :cry:

[jimski]

Just a thought. Make sure the CPU fan (all cabinet fans for that matter) is working. A hot CPU can make a system sluggish and unstable.

[Hrun]

Also, I've defragment the disk just a few months ago. But I'll try to do it again........ I hope it will help. :cry: :cry: :cry:

I defrag at least once a week and every time I add or remove a program.

[Darius Wey]

Also, I've defragment the disk just a few months ago. But I'll try to do it again........ I hope it will help. :cry: :cry: :cry:

I defrag at least once a week and every time I add or remove a program.

Generally, that's the best path to follow.

Patrick, defragging once every few months isn't really efficient.

[Patrick Y.]

Also, I've defragment the disk just a few months ago. But I'll try to do it again........ I hope it will help. :cry: :cry: :cry:

I defrag at least once a week and every time I add or remove a program.

The computer is really a lot faster after the defragmentation. Thanks. However, now I got a really SERIOUS problem with the storage card on my Pocket PC. I'm wondering if you can help me with it too. I have the details here:

http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=340501#340501

[Patrick Y.]

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!