Why is my computer getting slower and slower

OK, about 6 weeks ago or so my computer started running pretty slow. I thought maybe something was running in the background, etc. but nope. An example of it's slowness would be the delayed reaction when right-clicking. After I right-click, the small box doesn't open up for about a full 2 seconds. It does this wherever I try it. Any program, anywhere. Another example would be (you'll know this screen if you have StyleXP) the light blue screen that appears if you have StyleXP at start-up. The one that asks for your password. It used to be that when the blue screen appeared, the log-in window appeared at the same time, now it takes about 15-20 seconds for that log-in screen to appear. These are just two examples.

Some programs take MUCH longer to load. Sometimes I will click on an icon to open a program or game, and I won't even see anything open for almost a minute. IE, Photoshop CS2 also stop responding a lot, PS CS2 especially. I can't even really use that program b/c it goes into a non-responsive state almost immediately most times. IE seems to do it at random intervals. (Yes, FF does it too :dry: ) Photoshop CS runs just fine though as do most other programs.

I have AdAware SE and Spybot S&D 1.3.0.12 and run them about every week or two and delete the recommendations. I run a pretty clean system in my opinion but cannot figure out for the life of me what is slowing my PC down. I have thought back on several occasions and tried to remember if I installed something around that time but I can't think of anything except a pack of about 4,500 fonts (I don't think fonts would do this). I'm a pretty handy guy with computers, but this one has me stumped and becoming more and more frustrated.

Any ideas?

Computer specs listed in the spoiler.

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--------[ EVEREST Home Edition (c) 2003, 2004 Lavalys, Inc. ]-----------------------------------------------------------

Version EVEREST v1.51.195
Homepage http://www.lavalys.com/
Report Type Report Wizard
Computer SHUTTLE-XPC (Shuttle-XPC)
Generator **********
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600 (WinXP Retail)
Date 2005-05-26
Time 03:04


--------[ Summary ]-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180 (IE 6.0 SP2)
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name SHUTTLE-XPC (Shuttle-XPC)
User Name **********

Motherboard:
CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 1733 MHz (13 x 133) 2100+
Motherboard Name Shuttle FX41 (1 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN, IEEE-1394)
Motherboard Chipset VIA VT8375 ProSavageDDR KM266
System Memory 512 MB (PC2100 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type Award (10/18/02)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM2)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

Display:
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600 (128 MB)
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600 (128 MB)
3D Accelerator nVIDIA GeForce4 Ti 4600
Monitor Default Monitor (5Y232442BBPM)
Monitor Default Monitor (X110644LKPCL)
Monitor Dell 1901FP [19" LCD] (5Y232442BBPM)
Monitor Dell 1801FP (Analog) [18" LCD] (X110644LKPCL)

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller

Storage:
IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
Disk Drive WDC WD800BB-00CAA0 (74 GB, IDE)
Optical Drive SAMSUNG CDRW/DVD SM-348B (DVD:16x, CD:48x/24x/48x DVD-ROM/CD-RW)
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 76308 MB (27557 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse Logitech-compatible Mouse PS/2

Network:
Network Adapter Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC (66.68.83.151)
Modem HSP56 Micromodem

Peripherals:
Printer Dell Photo Printer 720
Printer hp LaserJet 1300 PCL 6
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
USB2 Controller VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Device hp LaserJet 1300 (DOT4)

Have u
registry cleaned
defragfmented
cleaned system - ccleaner etc
how many processes do you have running at startup asnd general use?
4500 fonts WILL slow down your startup
also see this http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/t83795.html

I'm going to start doing the things in your list in a sec, but to answer your question, these are the things running at startup. There is one more that is ticked that is not shown. ObjectDock.

The startup time is no big deal really. It's when I'm trying to do things on the PC and it's extremely laggy, things are timing out, and not responding that sux, though I think the two problems are surely related since they started at the same time.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/8050/z8sg.th.jpg

maybe post a hijackthis log - dwnload here http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
and get it analyzed here - http://www.hijackthis.de/
or here http://hjt.iamnotageek.com/
also take a look at this basic health guide

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Originally Posted by Skizo

I'm going to start doing the things in your list in a sec, but to answer your question, these are the things running at startup. There is one more that is ticked that is not shown. ObjectDock.

The startup time is no big deal really. It's when I'm trying to do things on the PC and it's extremely laggy, things are timing out, and not responding that sux, though I think the two problems are surely related since they started at the same time.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/8050/z8sg.th.jpg

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you can disdable a lot of things from that list.

just post everything that is on that list.


Adobe Gamma can be disabled from startup

You know that WhatPulse is a keylogger?

registry cleaned - Finished. Done with RegCleaner
defragfmented - No need. Would only free up 4KB
cleaned system - ccleaner etc. - Done. 405.8 MB cleaned
how many processes do you have running at startup asnd general use? - See above picture.

As far as the HiJackThis! log, I've looked threw it myself but I'll post on there and reply back with whatever it tells me.

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Originally Posted by Skizo

defragfmented - No need. Would only free up 4KB

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Wrong answer - its not about the space you save its about organizing your files in the correct order for faster access.
Post a pic of what windows defragger shows simply after an analysis.
i advize you to use a better defragger like perfect disk which can be found on fsgsharegmailthingy

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Originally Posted by {I}{K}{E}

you can disdable a lot of things from that list.

just post everything that is on that list.


Adobe Gamma can be disabled from startup

You know that WhatPulse is a keylogger?

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How can I post them all w/o doing four or so screenshots?

I'll disable Adobe Gamma then.

WhatPulse counts my mouse clicks. :shifty:

http://img270.echo.cx/img270/9507/z1yp.th.jpg

your right it looks ok but i would still run pddefragger

to post all your startups simply post the hijackthis file

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Originally Posted by 99%

your right it looks ok but i would still run pddefragger

to post all your startups simply post the hijackthis file

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Here's the HiJackThis! log. The only things I removed prior to this post was the AdobeGamma thing that IKE touched on and an nVidia systray thing. Looks clean otherwise.

I'm gonna start on some of that PM stuff. ;)

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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.0
Scan saved at 5:48:21 AM, on 5/26/2005
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ups.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\USBToolbox\Res.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\MouseWare\system\em_exec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXP.exe
C:\Program Files\WhatPulse\WhatPulse.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMonTaskbar.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DfrgNtfs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Useful Programs\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE

O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: NAV Helper - {BDF3E430-B101-42AD-A544-FADC6B084872} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O2 - BHO: TGTSoft Explorer Toolbar Changer - {C333CF63-767F-4831-94AC-E683D962C63C} - C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\TGT_BHO.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Norton AntiVirus - {42CDD1BF-3FFB-4238-8AD1-7859DF00B1D6} - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\NavShExt.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Logitech Utility] Logi_MwX.Exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Symantec NetDriver Monitor] C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ccApp] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USB Storage Toolbox] C:\Program Files\USBToolbox\Res.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [STYLEXP] C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXP.exe -Hide
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WhatPulse] C:\Program Files\WhatPulse\WhatPulse.exe
O4 - Startup: Stardock ObjectDock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
O4 - Global Startup: UltraMon.lnk = C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Google Search - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsearch.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Translate English Word - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmwordtrans.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Backward Links - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmbacklinks.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Cached Snapshot of Page - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmcache.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Save Flash - res://C:\Program Files\Flash Saving Plugin\FlashSButton.dll/210
O8 - Extra context menu item: Similar Pages - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmsimilar.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Page into English - res://C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbar1.dll/cmtrans.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra button: Flash - {43CF38F3-5AEC-45a3-AD31-04EB06E9C6CA} - C:\Program Files\Flash Saving Plugin\FlashSButton.dll (HKCU)
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (FilePlanet Download Control Class) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/ca...C_1_0_0_44.cab
O16 - DPF: {B38870E4-7ECB-40DA-8C6A-595F0A5519FF} (MsnMessengerSetupDownloadControl Class) - http://messenger.msn.com/download/Ms...Downloader.cab
O16 - DPF: {E855A2D4-987E-4F3B-A51C-64D10A7E2479} (EPSImageControl Class) - http://tools.ebayimg.com/eps/activex...l_v1-0-3-0.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Adobe Systems - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Ati HotKey Poller - Unknown - C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Event Manager - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Password Validation - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccPwdSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Settings Manager - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
O23 - Service: LexBce Server - Lexmark International, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
O23 - Service: Norton AntiVirus Firewall Monitor Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PCTEL Speaker Phone - PCtel, Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: SAVScan - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe
O23 - Service: ScriptBlocking Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\SYMANT~1\SCRIPT~1\SBServ.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Network Drivers Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec SPBBCSvc - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
O23 - Service: StyleXPService - Unknown - C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec Core LC - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
O23 - Service: SymWMI Service - Symantec Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\SymWSC.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor - Zone Labs Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe

registry healer - Done.

PerfectDisk defragger - Does this need to be done?

p.s. I just restarted due to doing so many amendments and it seems there is no change thus far in the startup speed or most importantly, the execution speed. :(

take your hijak log and anlyse it here http://hjt.iamnotageek.com/ & http://www.hijackthis.de/
there are items you can remove
i use both sites cause they both have different virtues
i dont have time to go thru it now



do the defragger when your not busy (use the pdd smart method)

wait for other replies


also you could probably disablesome sevices
http://web.archive.org/web/200411280...servicecfg.htm


http://www.tweakhound.com/xp/xptweaks/supertweaks6.htm

have you looked at you task manager to see what is using the resources when you open something? does it go to 100% and if so what process?

The defrag is a good idea to do on a regular basis especially if you have a lot of traffic...download/burn to cd then delete from your hard drive...

Is your ram on one or multiple sticks? is it possible you have some of your ram has gone bad?

How many tasks do you have running in the task bar ? Like bottom right ? Your start up time might not bother YOU, but things are running in the back ground all the same. Have you tryed a trojan scanner or an online scan like Mcafee or Trend Micro. ?

As for a memory tester there are many free ones . :)

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Originally Posted by Skizo

I'm going to start doing the things in your list in a sec, but to answer your question, these are the things running at startup. There is one more that is ticked that is not shown. ObjectDock.

The startup time is no big deal really. It's when I'm trying to do things on the PC and it's extremely laggy, things are timing out, and not responding that sux, though I think the two problems are surely related since they started at the same time.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/8050/z8sg.th.jpg

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you have what they call a "SHITLOAD" of start up programs, I have about 23...

I truely recommend doing a FULL defrag using Perfect Disk. Then, do an offline defrag (again, using perfect disk). Those two defrags (yes, they are different defrags) should fix a lot of slow speeds. Also, ur startup should greatly speed up in loading too.

What else...
reg cleaner - U said u did that.
Deleted trash files - U said u did.
Scan for virus/spyware/adware - Dunno if you already said u did. But I would recommend NOD32 for antivirus. Then for spyware/adware I recommend Adaware, Spybot and Spysweeper.

Yeah, so really u need to defrag full and offline.. Also, if you have any programs that skin or change the appearance of Windows, I recommend you do NOT use them. Those programs really slow down the computer and take a lot of CPU speeds. ;)

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Originally Posted by vidcc

have you looked at you task manager to see what is using the resources when you open something? does it go to 100% and if so what process?

The defrag is a good idea to do on a regular basis especially if you have a lot of traffic...download/burn to cd then delete from your hard drive...

Is your ram on one or multiple sticks? is it possible you have some of your ram has gone bad?

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There is no one program that "milks" my memory. If I look at the system processes, they are ok. I let the defrag run tonight while I'm at the bar. I don't think that'a going to fix the problem but I'll do it anyway. It can't hurt.

My RAM is on a single 512 stick btw.

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How many tasks do you have running in the task bar ? Like bottom right ? Your start up time might not bother YOU, but things are running in the back ground all the same. Have you tryed a trojan scanner or an online scan like Mcafee or Trend Micro. ?

As for a memory tester there are many free ones .

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Here's my taskbar. As you can see, it's pretty minimal.

http://img166.echo.cx/img166/2639/z7dk.jpg

I have NOT tried a sole trojan scanner but I would think if it was something odd that HiJackThis!, AdAware SE, or Spybot S&D would have picked it up. :ermm:

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you have what they call a "SHITLOAD" of start up programs, I have about 23...

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Not really. There is a whole long list, but only only a few are checked to run. Just the OS, Norton AV, wireless mouse, Ultramon (dual-monitor program), ObjectDock, StyleXP, and WhatPulse. That's not much at all. :ermm:

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Also, if you have any programs that skin or change the appearance of Windows, I recommend you do NOT use them. Those programs really slow down the computer and take a lot of CPU speeds.

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I use StyleXP, but I've been running it for a year without any problems. I don't see any reason that it would start now. :huh:

I went thru the same kinda thing about 2 months ago . Banging my head agaist the wall .It was a mystery . I ran Norton Windoctor and it found about 20 problems with activex controls . Don" t know if it will help you ..............but. It could be a corrupted program or a driver you updated recently. :unsure:




Edit you don't have to install Norton system works it runs from the cd. But you can't undo changes.



I was thinking mabye run a regcleaner aswell. There are some good tips from Ross's gude on all of the above posters advice, here :

http://tvg.pinecurtain.net/

1. you dont have the latest version of HijackThis.
2. do you use multiple monitors? if not you dont need UltraMon.exe

you use StyleXP and ObjectDock? you really dont need those programs. you can also use a small patch then you dont need to have a program installed for custom themes.


get firefox and remove the googletoolbar ;)

Make sure you have the latest version of Java

Ati HotKey Poller??? you have an nvidia card :huh:

if you use norton 2005, you should check out Symantec Corp. it uses the same definitions as 2005 but it uses less RAM ;)

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Originally Posted by {I}{K}{E}

1. you dont have the latest version of HijackThis.
2. do you use multiple monitors? if not you dont need UltraMon.exe

you use StyleXP and ObjectDock? you really dont need those programs. you can also use a small patch then you dont need to have a program installed for custom themes.


get firefox and remove the googletoolbar ;)

Make sure you have the latest version of Java

Ati HotKey Poller??? you have an nvidia card :huh:

if you use norton 2005, you should check out Symantec Corp. it uses the same definitions as 2005 but it uses less RAM ;)

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Sheesh IKE, did you even read any of the previous posts?? :blink: I'll say it again...

I updated my vesrion of HiJackThis! and posted it in the previously stated sites and there's no difference than before.

Ultramon, StyleXP, and ObjectDock are all programs I use.

Firefox fucking sucks my balls.

I do have the latest Java.

I've already removed the ATI stuff, I just haven't restarted. I just upgraded from an ATI card.

this is all i need

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Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\0WEB\Sygate\smc.exe
C:\Program Files\0WEB\AVG Free\avgcc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\0WEB\AVG Free\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\0WEB\AVG Free\avgupsvc.exe

Compared to yours

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Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ups.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\USBToolbox\Res.EXE
C:\Program Files\Logitech\MouseWare\system\em_exec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXP.exe
C:\Program Files\WhatPulse\WhatPulse.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMonTaskbar.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DfrgNtfs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

i removed all temporary items

why do you have two rundll running?
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe
:blink:

the ones i have marked with ??? i would advize you to search on google to see if you really need them and what they are

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Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE :shutup: do you really need both the lexs???
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE both??
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\pctspk.exe :blink: ???
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ups.exe ?????
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe ????
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Stardock\SDMCP.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\Program Files\USBToolbox\Res.EXE do u really need all the usbtoolitems & ultramonitems?
C:\Program Files\Logitech\MouseWare\system\em_exec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE both these should not be necessary
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rundll32.exe !!!???
C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXP.exe
C:\Program Files\WhatPulse\WhatPulse.exe whats this?
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMonTaskbar.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe is this msmessenger or simply messenger service if so you can disable it it services - read more on blavkviper site
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mmc.exe :blink: i dont think this is necessary
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DfrgNtfs.exe :blink: is the defragger?
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe

Too drunk now. will do tomorrow. :wacko:

msmsgs.exe is the windows messenger enabled by default.
if you don't use it the process does not need to be running.
ending process usually don't stop it for long, gotta use the group policy snap in to disable it.
start, run, gpedit.msc, ok
expand - local computer policy, computer configuration, administrative templates, windows componants, windows messenger.
double click-do not allow windows messenger to run, click enabled button, apply, ok.
close the gps ;)

the messenger service i think is only needed for admin alerts on a lan/network
as 99% mentioned it can be disabled in computer management, services

I had that delayed right-click shit happen before,
but can't remember what the hell caused it
I can tell you one thing though.......
it wasn't for lack of defragging, cleaning, scanning, etc.
there was somethin else going on, just cant recall wtf it was :unsure:

and as for running processes, unless they're malicious,
they won't fk everything up provided you dont get carried away
I never used to let my pc run any more than, say, 25 or so processes
I was a bit paranoid about em :P
but this is what I run now:

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Running processes:

C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Sygate\SPF\smc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXBCES.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\LEXPPS.EXE
C:\Program Files\ATI Technologies\ATI Control Panel\atiptaxx.exe
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvMixer\NVMixerTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\VPTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\DATACA~1\FLashKsk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\LXSUPMON.EXE
C:\Program Files\Ad Muncher\AdMunch.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\DefWatch.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido\security suite\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec AntiVirus\Rtvscan.exe
C:\Program Files\uphclean\uphclean.exe
C:\Program Files\Soulseek\slsk.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
D:\Apps\hijackthis199\HijackThis.exe

....and it runs fine, no lag
(theres actually a few extra processes running, that hijackthis didnt list) :dry:
total of about 37 processes I think, system's fine

and this on a sempron :lol:

had the exact same problem...

Like people say defrag, regclean, check for viruses and spyware in safety mode.

If non of this works check your start-up process with taskbar and see what how much each process is taking up if u see anything using abnormally high resources its probably that that's causing the problem. Then check in msconfig in "run" check in the start-up tag, disable everything (don't worry this won't cause any problem as u can reactivate them). Restart the computer and see how much ram cpu its using, any improvement? One thing is that u might have loads of stuff installed and therefore taking up ram which is something normal...

My case was exactly what your're describing, i went about asking everyone and nothing worked, i wasted ages trying to fix it, WASTE OF TIME..... after a while windows just becomes fucked up, its normal after a few years... As a last resort, back-up the shit that u need, format and reinstall windows, best solution ever....... bliss after that!!! Haven't had a problem since...

Let us know the results
All the best :)

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As a last resort, back-up the shit that u need, format and reinstall windows, best solution ever....... bliss after that!!! Haven't had a problem since...

Let us know the results
All the best :)

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This is what is looking like the only real solution. I've been thinking about this for about two weeks but a I'm trying everything possible beforehand. I have sooooo much software that not easily replaced if you get my drift. But I also don't want to pay some guy to figure it out either. :no:

your decision to make ;) i spent a few weeks trying to fix it (with no success), when i could have spent a day... it just got so f*cking annoying, it wasn't even a choice in the end... :)

Well, let's see how easily the software is to replace?

I would need to replace the following:

Adobe PS CS 8.0
Adobe PS CS2 9.0
Ahead Nero 6.3.1.25
Audacity
AvRack
Axialis Icon Workshop 3.0.5.0
Driver Cleaner Pro
Everest
Macromedia software pack
Stardock
StyleXP
Ultramon


Those are the programs I use on a regular basis. I would need to replace all of these programs. If anyone could assist with any of them, please PM me.

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Originally Posted by Skizo

Well, let's see how easily the software is to replace?

I would need to replace the following:

Adobe PS CS 8.0
Adobe PS CS2 9.0
Ahead Nero 6.3.1.25
Audacity
AvRack
Axialis Icon Workshop 3.0.5.0
Driver Cleaner Pro
Everest
Macromedia software pack
Stardock
StyleXP
Ultramon


Those are the programs I use on a regular basis. I would need to replace all of these programs. If anyone could assist with any of them, please PM me.

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You 'll find again , I know its a bitch but you learn't a valuable windows lesson . Back up. your programs. As for replacing I hope you have broadband. JK I'm sure some of us members could help for the hard to find ones. I'll start with the nero , using yousendit.