Increased loading/waiting time

My Computer used to run really fast, but just lately I have found it to be a lot slower and when typing the cursor freezes for a few seconds before I can type further. When loading a webpage the revolving circle in the address line can take up to 10 seconds before appearing and then a few more seconds for the actual page to load. I am not sure whether this is a software problem (something running in the background) or a disk problem. I hope someone can help.
I did an AVG performance test the other day and the result was that my computer was running slow.
Thanks

Matilda

 

There are lots of things that can cause what you describe.

Something running in the background: check with the Task Manager's Processes tab.

Why are things running in the background: check your Startup list (e.g. using CCleaner Tools | Startup).

Overheating: check with SpeedFan.

Do you clean your browser cache and temp files sometimes?

Do you defrag your HD sometimes?

What is your Windows version?

 

Thanks for your reply.
I use CCleaner regularly
I clean out temp files and browser cache regularly
I also do a defrag twice a month
Windows 9

I don't think it is a heating problem as the computer does not feel hot at all.

I hope this helps
Thanks

 

Did you check the Startup list in CCleaner Tools? You can save the list as a text file and post it here in the forum, so someone can check and advise you of unneeded items.

That must be a really early beta :cool

 

Oops. I have Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Service Pack 1 and IE9 according to the Help tab at the top of this page.
CCleaner start up is as follows:

Yes HKCU:Run LightScribe Control Panel Hewlett-Packard Company C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\LightScribe\LightScribeControlPanel.exe -hidden
Yes HKCU:Run NokiaSuite.exe Nokia C:\Program Files (x86)\Nokia\Nokia Suite\NokiaSuite.exe -tray
Yes HKCU:Run Skype Skype Technologies S.A. "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /minimized /regrun
Yes HKLM:Run Anti-phishing Domain Advisor Visicom Media Inc. (Powered by Panda Security) "C:\ProgramData\Anti-phishing Domain Advisor\visicom_antiphishing.exe"
Yes HKLM:Run AVG_UI AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013\avgui.exe" /TRAYONLY
Yes HKLM:Run CanonMyPrinter CANON INC. C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe /logon
Yes HKLM:Run CanonSolutionMenuEx CANON INC. C:\Program Files (x86)\Canon\Solution Menu EX\CNSEMAIN.EXE /logon
Yes HKLM:Run Family Tree Builder Update MyHeritage C:\Program Files (x86)\MyHeritage\Bin\FTBCheckUpdates.exe
Yes HKLM:Run HotKeysCmds Intel Corporation C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
Yes HKLM:Run HP Quick Launch Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett-Packard\HP Quick Launch\HPMSGSVC.exe
Yes HKLM:Run HPOSD Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. C:\Program Files (x86)\Hewlett-Packard\HP On Screen Display\HPOSD.exe
Yes HKLM:Run HPWirelessAssistant C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Wireless Assistant\DelayedAppStarter.exe 120 C:\Program Files\Hewlett-Packard\HP Wireless Assistant\HPWA_Main.exe /hidden
Yes HKLM:Run IAStorIcon Intel Corporation C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology\IAStorIcon.exe
Yes HKLM:Run IgfxTray Intel Corporation C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
Yes HKLM:Run IntelPAN Intel(R) Corporation "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intel\WirelessCommon\iFrmewrk.exe" /tf Intel PAN Tray
Yes HKLM:Run MSC Microsoft Corporation "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey
Yes HKLM:Run NUSB3MON Renesas Electronics Corporation "C:\Program Files (x86)\Renesas Electronics\USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver\Application\nusb3mon.exe"
Yes HKLM:Run Persistence Intel Corporation C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
Yes HKLM:Run SynTPEnh Synaptics Incorporated %ProgramFiles%\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
Yes HKLM:Run SysTrayApp IDT, Inc. C:\Program Files\IDT\WDM\sttray64.exe
Yes Startup Common Bluetooth.lnk Broadcom Corporation. C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\BTTray.exe
Yes Startup Common Snapfish PictureMover.lnk Hewlett-Packard Company C:\Program Files (x86)\PictureMover\Bin\PictureMover.exe

Hope someone can make sense of this!
Thanks
Mathilda

 

Your start up list shows two Antivirus products.

Code:

AVG_UI AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o. "C:\Program Files (x86)\AVG\AVG2013\avgui.exe" /TRAYONLY
MSC Microsoft Corporation "c:\Program Files\Microsoft Security Client\msseces.exe" -hide -runkey

Is AVG just the Antivirus or the Internet Security Suite? The reason I ask is that the two AVs will conflict and you'll need to remove one.

 

Check the air input/output vents for dust buildup anyway and clean as necessary. I have a long attachment for the house vacuum cleaner that I use to pull the gunk out with, and a can of compressed air for the keyboard.

For laptops, use an underneath fan or anything that elevates it off the work surface to allow airflow. Make sure that a desktop unit has adequate clearance all round for the same reason.

The Feels Hot Test is not reliable, by the time it starts to feel hot, damage may have already been done. Consider using SpeedFan to get a good look...

The effects of heat on performance cannot, IMO, be overstated...

 

Thanks for the replies. The AVG I use(d) is the AV Free edition 2013. I will remove it and see if there is any improvement. The AVG is scheduled to start at 1pm each day, but something caused the computer to "read" everything before I was allowed to open it, with the hovering, even when typing I have to wait a few seconds sometimes for the next letter to appear.
Regarding the buildup of dust etc., I do use a vaccuum and compressed air aerosol to clean the underside of the computer and keyboard.

 

You can look at this topic :wave

http://forums.avg.com/ww-en/avg-forums?sec=thread&act=show&id=215517

 

Also disabling Windows Defender is a good point

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/turn-windows-defender-on-or-off

to increase the boot up time :wave

 

Thanks - I have disabled some as suggested. Not sure how it works yet, but will check it out as I go today.