Windows XP 32-bit machine is slow. Needs more memory, but suspect malware as well

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by mondola, Oct 26, 2013.

  1. mondola

    mondola Specialist

    It is very slow whilst browsing. Memory is on order, but in the meantime, is there any malware present?

    Logs attached.
     

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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Re: Windows XP 32-bit machine is slow. Needs more memory, but suspect malware as wel

    Your logs are all clean.
     
  3. mondola

    mondola Specialist

    Re: Windows XP 32-bit machine is slow. Needs more memory, but suspect malware as wel

    Many thanks.

    McAfee is killing it, since it is an old machine, so will uninstall and install something with a smaller footprint.

    :)
     
  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Re: Windows XP 32-bit machine is slow. Needs more memory, but suspect malware as wel

    You're welcome.

    Your best bet with older slower PCs is most likely to use Microsoft Security Essentials.


    Sine you are not having malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:
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