Computer really slow

Yesterday, I noticed the PC is running very slow. While playing Fifa06, it was lagging (which it neveer does). Right now, I can't run FF (with 6 tabs), WMP, and Ares. FF froze and I had to 'end task' it. I defragmented this morning too.

what could be the problem?

thanks.

Could it be virtual memory?

Fried or virus. Pickem since you did diddly to diagnose.

check your processes

Sounds like a virus! Scan your pc with your antivirus and spyware remover!

Why don't you prerform a scandisk too! you never know.

I scaned the PC with AVG and it's still slow. 5 mins ago, I couldn't run ares, azureus and Windows Control Panel window.

The problem? It's that my kettle has boiled.
I'm going to make myself a coffee; see if you can come up with more information before I get back.

Hmm I'd check my processes as had suggested but I like this program :

http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/

Don't fuck with it but look to the help forum or post the hijackthis log here and hopefuly we can help .

Ya a little more info is always good . But have you tryed Hijackthis ? Mabye post your log here and mabye someone can help ?

http://www.hijackthis.de/



Ah shit sorry for the double post I switched browsers as I have no patience .:)

thanks, I'll try it.

Do you Defrag?
Diskeeper my man. Get Diskeeper.

I've seen defraged computers that were 90% fragmented and everything ran blazing fast afterwards.

Firefox is a memory hog :dry:

Key factors to system slowdown "NOT" caused by slow hardware:
1. File Fragmentation
2. Spyware
3. Viruses
4. Corrupt Registry Entries
5. Too many system tray/background programs open

Now if you can eliminate all 5 of those, your computer will be faster.