puter dragging like dinosaur

I had to put my puter back to factory specs and now it is running like a dinosaur. I still have to get Norton to put back my virus protection but I hve stayed on top of my computer. I have not opened anything that I didnt know who sent it. can anyone help me with my dinosaur.I also forgot how to use highjack this. I didnt do it the first time that it was done. PLZ PLZ help me. I use this laptop for school.

 

What OS? What model computer. What exactly did you do? And what are the performance symptoms? What has this got to do with Hijackthis? Don't put antivirus back on until it is running well.

 

Can you do a clean install? If you have the original Windows Install Disc, do this:

Note: All your files will be deleted in the process. Make a backup of anything important.

1) When you first boot up the computer, it should say something like Press __ to open Setup. Do that.

2) Find something that says boot order. Change it so that the CD drive comes before the Hard Drive.

3) Save and exit.

4) Put the Windows Disc into your computer.

5) After the computer company's splash screen it should say "Press any key to boot from CD....." (press any key)

6) When prompted, press Enter to install (not R for Recovery Console)

7) Follow though, and make sure to format the partition. Installation is pretty easy if you know how to read directions.

8) Download all your drivers from the manufacturer's website.

 

windows 7
inspiron B130

no I do not hve the disk that come with this puter--it is running very very very slow; like there is no room to run-- use broadband high speed connect--I have reformtted the hrd drive bck to what it was when I got it-- any help would be appreciated

 

Re-install and run malwarebytes.

 

Is it only slow on the internet or slow in opening programs also?

 

More info would be helpful.
Amount of RAM?
What all is on your Startup list?
Anything running in the background?

 

I have done everything that I was told to do-- still dragging

Dell Inspiroin ME 051
Intel (R) Celeron (R) M
processor 1.40 GHz
1.40 GHz 1.49 GB Ram

I have no idea if anything is running in the background
there were no adware or mal-ware cause by the time that I read your thread I had already run the programs and cleaned puter.

I am about ready to toss this thing or to take it back again to factory specs and start all over again.

plz help me-- I cant have it dragging like this-- I use it for school and most of my test are timed. I dont need to fail test cause puter is slow

 

Running a chkdsk might help.

http://www.w7forums.com/use-chkdsk-check-disk-t448.html

 

Download and run this and post back with the results.
http://majorgeeks.com/downloadget.php?id=6353&file=15&evp=bc3077194493e4c7bc5f518b7a114033

It is whatinstartup. Is it also slow in safe mode?:wave:wave

 

Just went back and read all your posts about this slow computer under different threads. Did you ever resolve the router issue? Noticed that you never replied to the thread that you started in Malware Removal! A lot of the problems that you describe can be attributed to a poor internet connection, malware, or even trial programs that were installed on the computer when purchased whose trial period has ran out and are trying to update themselves and can't.

Was Norton something that you purchased separately, or installed on the computer when you purchased it?

Hope this helps!

 

Corel Photo Downloader Registry -> Machine Run C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Photo Album 6\MediaDetect.exe No Corel Photo Album 6 6.0.0 (20050831.10) Corel Photo Album 6 Application Corel, Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Photo Album 6\MediaDetect.exe 8/31/2005 12:06:18 PM 8/31/2005 12:06:18 PM A
ctfmon.exe Registry -> User Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe No Microsoft® Windows® Operating System 5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158) CTF Loader Microsoft Corporation HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe 8/10/2004 1:51:32 PM 8/4/2004 6:00:00 AM
Dell Wireless Manager UI Registry -> Machine Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY No HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY
DellSupport Registry -> User Run "C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe" /startup No Dell Support 1, 1, 1, 121 Dell Support Gteko Ltd. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Dell Support\DSAgnt.exe 5/15/2005 3:04:12 AM 5/15/2005 3:04:12 AM A
Digital Line Detect Startup Folder -> Common "C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe" No BVRP Software TestLine 1, 0, 0, 1 Digital Line Detection BVRP Software C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup C:\Program Files\Digital Line Detect\DLG.exe 1/17/2006 3:50:49 PM 10/29/2003 3:06:00 AM A
dla Registry -> Machine Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe No 1.04.08a Drive Letter Access Component Sonic Solutions HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe 1/17/2006 3:55:55 PM 12/6/2004 2:05:00 AM A
DVDLauncher Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe" No Cyberlink PowerCinema 3.0 3.00.0000 CyberLink PowerCinema Resident Program CyberLink Corp. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\DVDLauncher.exe 1/17/2006 3:50:56 PM 2/23/2005 5:19:56 PM
Google Desktop Search Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe" /startup No HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Google\Google Desktop Search\GoogleDesktop.exe 1/17/2006 4:09:06 PM 1/17/2006 4:09:06 PM A
igfxhkcmd Registry -> Machine Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe No Intel(R) Common User Interface 3.0.0.4410 hkcmd Module Intel Corporation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe 1/17/2006 3:27:06 PM 10/14/2005 9:46:34 PM A
igfxpers Registry -> Machine Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe No Intel(R) Common User Interface 3.0.0.4410 persistence Module Intel Corporation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe 1/17/2006 3:27:06 PM 10/14/2005 9:50:30 PM A
igfxtray Registry -> Machine Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe No Intel(R) Common User Interface 3.0.0.4410 igfxTray Module Intel Corporation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe 1/17/2006 3:27:06 PM 10/14/2005 9:49:46 PM A
ISUSPM Startup Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe" -startup No InstallShield Update Service 4, 50, 100, 33433 InstallShield Update Service Update Manager InstallShield Software Corporation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\isuspm.exe 6/10/2005 11:44:02 AM 6/10/2005 11:44:02 AM A
ISUSScheduler Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe" -start No InstallShield Update Service 4, 50, 100, 33433 InstallShield Update Service Scheduler InstallShield Software Corporation HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService\issch.exe 6/10/2005 11:44:02 AM 6/10/2005 11:44:02 AM A
iTunesHelper Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe" No iTunes 9.0.3.15 iTunesHelper Apple Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe 1/22/2010 7:16:42 PM 1/22/2010 7:16:42 PM A
MimBoot Registry -> Machine Run C:\PROGRA~1\MUSICM~1\MUSICM~3\mimboot.exe No Musicmatch Jukebox 10.10.0097 mimBoot Musicmatch, Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\PROGRA~1\MUSICM~1\MUSICM~3\mimboot.exe 1/17/2006 4:05:34 PM 9/8/2005 8:20:46 PM A
ModemOnHold Registry -> User Run C:\Program Files\NetWaiting\netWaiting.exe No HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\NetWaiting\netWaiting.exe 1/17/2006 3:50:42 PM 9/10/2003 3:24:00 AM
QuickTime Task Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime No QuickTime 7.6.5 (1327.80) QuickTime Task Apple Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe 11/10/2009 11:08:18 PM 11/10/2009 11:08:18 PM A
RealTray Registry -> Machine Run C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe SYSTEMBOOTHIDEPLAYER No RealPlayer (32-bit) 6.0.9.584 RealPlayer RealNetworks, Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe 1/17/2006 3:55:05 PM 1/17/2006 3:55:05 PM A
SigmatelSysTrayApp Registry -> Machine Run stsystra.exe No C-Major Audio 1.0.4717.0 nd286 cp1 Sigmatel Audio system tray application SigmaTel, Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\WINDOWS\stsystra.exe 1/17/2006 3:46:57 PM 9/10/2005 12:19:34 AM A
SunJavaUpdateSched Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" No Java(TM) Platform SE Auto Updater 2 0 2.0.1.2 Java(TM) Update Scheduler Sun Microsystems, Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe 1/11/2010 3:21:52 PM 1/11/2010 3:21:52 PM A
SUPERAntiSpyware Registry -> User Run C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe No SUPERAntiSpyware 4, 34, 0, 1000 SUPERAntiSpyware Application SUPERAntiSpyware.com HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe 1/5/2010 7:56:02 AM 2/19/2010 9:09:47 AM A
SynTPEnh Registry -> Machine Run C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe No Synaptics Pointing Device Driver 8.0.14 24Jun05 Synaptics TouchPad Enhancements Synaptics, Inc. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe 1/17/2006 3:26:48 PM 6/24/2005 7:36:40 AM A

 

router problem mis AOK-- no more trouble with it. I solved the malwarae problem by doing what I was told to do step by step
Norton was installed on the computer but I uninstalled it and bought a newer version.

 

Personally wouldn't have Norton on my machine due to earlier problems, although I have heard they have been corrected.

 

I think that I am still running XP-- didnt change that but If I am running windows 7 how can I put it back to XP
I chkd my puter and here is what it i running:
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) M processor 1.40GHz
Processor Speed 1.36 GHz
Memory (RAM) 1536 MB
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Operating System Version 5.1.2600
the only thing that I upgraded was internet explorer

 

:confused Windows 7 or Xp??

Update browser to what, version IE 8 maybe?
Is that when the problems began? You can uninstall IE8 in the add/remove programs, does that solve anything?
If yes, the fix is relatively simple.:wave

 

His OS is XP.

@twinmom1986: Have you installed SP3 on your machine yet?

You can donwload and install it from Windows Update.

 

Not sure what you posted from that program I gave you. Should look like the attached;

This is from the whatinstartup link I gave you. When open, press crtl- print screen, open paint, then edit and paste. Save to desktop and name it, then post as an attachment.

 

I have windows XP and IE7

 

i redid what you ask and here is the result--- plz tell me what i can disable

 

Try again, no attachment. Under the message box, scroll down to manage attachments. Click that, then browse to the desktop paint file, click that to attach.

 

i redid what you told me to do-- here is the results

 

Yes, you've got a lot of stuff running. If you rebooted in safe mode with networking, you'll see how much you don't need. I'd recommend you do this and print out what is in there.

For a start, I'd disable corel, dell support, dia, dvd launcher, google desktop, itunes helper, mim boot, quick time, sun java updater, and super anti spyware.

Unless the last is a paid for version, it doesn't give any real time protection.

All of these programs will still work when you call on them, it just may take a second or two longer to open.

Some of the programs I listed above are notorious for sloggy performance, usually anything connected with music.

Disable the above, reboot and let me know if there is an improvement.

Then there are some more steps to speed improvement.

 

Hey, brandy.
Just for comparison, I ran that program on my machine.


Darn log isn't showing right. Will try again later.

 

View attachment listing2.txt


Now try.

 

Did you save a picture in paint, if so it attaches as a thumbnail?:wave

 

Can't find Paint anywhere as a Save option.

 

Startup Items List


Created by using WhatInStartup
Name Type Command Line Disabled Product Name File Version Product Description Company Location Process Path File Created Time File Modified Time File Attributes
COMODO Firewall Pro Registry -> Machine Run "C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\CPF.exe" /background No COMODO Firewall Pro 2.4.0.58 COMODO Firewall Pro COMODO HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Comodo\Firewall\CPF.exe 12/21/2009 9:11:22 PM 12/21/2009 9:11:21 PM A
Folding@home Registry -> User Run C:\Program Files\Folding@home\Folding@home-x86\Folding@home.exe No HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\Folding@home\Folding@home-x86\Folding@home.exe 11/26/2008 4:48:10 PM 11/26/2008 4:48:10 PM A
SpywareGuard Startup Folder -> User "C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe" No SpywareGuard 2.02.0001 SpywareGuard C:\Documents and Settings\Herman\Start Menu\Programs\Startup C:\Program Files\SpywareGuard\sgmain.exe 8/29/2003 10:05:35 PM 8/29/2003 10:05:35 PM A
WinPatrol Registry -> Machine Run C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe No WinPatrol Monitor 12, 2, 2007, 0 WinPatrol System Monitor BillP Studios HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run C:\Program Files\BillP Studios\WinPatrol\winpatrol.exe 12/21/2009 9:08:28 PM 10/26/2007 11:06:47 AM


Sorry,Tim. Still couldn't get it. Had to use IE(against my judgement).

 

His does look good.

That's a program that I just saw Halo recommend to somebody, and I see it is fairly new.

How do you determine what the program does to stop these entries. Also, on some Vista machines, the startupcpl won't install, so I've also used startup standalone.

And I've got to add, aside from malware, this is the area where I have found the most good could be done for a 'puter's peerformance. I've had people tell me their box works better than when brand new. Usually when I first look at their list, we are talking 25 to 40 entries, 3 to 4 minutes boot time, and all around sluggish. I usually can make full boot in <i minute.:wave

 

Haven't tried it, but after running, click on File. Option for disabling selected or deleting selected.