laptop processing speed becomes slow once it connects to internet. i have scanned for virus,spyware..not found
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If you connected to internet and only surf the web with a browser on the laptop, you got sent more than receive, you have some program running in background than you know, install a firewall and see what program is sending out data, if it is not intended, uninstall it.\nIf your antivirus and spware software found nothing, you probably need a update on their database, use their update link, if still return with nothing you got to change to better one.\nrecommendation: avg free ver.7  \nhttp://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10503939.html?tag=lst-0-2
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This problem isn't probably originating from your internet connection. \n\n1) Make sure your anti-virus is up-to-date and that you have fun a full system scan.\n2) Download, install, and run SpyBot - Search & Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)\n3) Download, install, and run CrapCleaner (www.ccleaner.com). \n\nThese may very well take care of your problem.
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usually, PC slowdown can be attributed to unwanted programs running in the background. by typing in 'msconfig' in start>run\nyou can select which programs to turn off...\n\nas a useful guide of which things you need or don't need, try answers that work...\n\nhttp://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm\n\nthis gives a list of processes and what they do, so you can tell if you can get rid of them...
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I think the most important thing to take care of are the Spywares and the Adwares, which greatly slow down the internet connection as they keep on downloading data from the internet without your knowledge .\nSome Adwares and spywares removal tools :\nhttp://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=ad-aware\nhttp://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor/3000-8022_4-10377263.html\n\nZone Alarm FireWall .\nThis is a Firewall which helps in the blockage of intrusions and spywares . :\nhttp://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1043_zl/zaasSetup_65_700_000_en.exe\n\nThere may be some other problems concerning your operating system for example..
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http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/pc-running-slow.html
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There is a program running that is taking up resources to cause this.  Try a virus scan and spyware scan.  If you don't have antivirus or spyware removal tools try the links below.  You may also want to try to defragment your hard drive.
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there are many reasons that can cuase your coputer slower than before:\n-Using alot of programs(Games, Design sofware...)\n-Virus (Trojan horse and the other viruses...)\nIn this case you need to set up  programm that u can trust like : Avast      , Kasper sky etc.\n+Avast is trail version http://www.avast.com/\n+kaper sky is free for 1 month http://www.kaspersky.com/fr/productupdates\n\nHope this can help you!
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low memory, virus, to many open programs. try closing all programs and just run virus scanner and see if it speed up ur computer.
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Scan your computer often for adware, spyware and viruses.\nAlso use a firewall... and to prevent it slowing down, defragment your hard drive every so often.
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This ussualy has to do with the speed of your internet connection so there isnt really anything you can do except get a faster internet provider.\nOther things that may speed it up is closing programs you are using besides that, that may be taking up your computers processing speed.
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http://bartman1.blogspot.com/ go here and follow the if your computer runs slow
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it may not be your internet, but your computer that is slow.  Maybe you have a virus
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DSL reports speed test:\nhttp://www.dslreports.com/stest\n\nMany things affect your bandwidth though. Usually the Cable/DSL modem is your only real limiter, but if your computer has spyware/nagware installed, that'll make your connection feel slower. \n\nTry downloading microsoft Anti-Spyware, ad-aware, and many other tools to fix your computer. I'm a fan of trend-micro pc-cillan which comes with virus software and all the anti-spyware software too. \n\nYou didn't install Kazaa did you? ;-)\n\nIf you have kids, they can install programs from the internet that install malware.
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That is a very generalized problem without more specifics its hard to help you. are you talking it starts up slow or programs load slow or video game frame rates are low? Also what are the basic specs of your system Processor, RAM, Video card, and operating system.\nAll this information would be helpful in correctly answering your question.\n\nThat said if you are talking about general slowness on startup and opening programs this is what I would look at\nSpyware/Adware- if you are not running any spyware protection you likely have it and this can really slow down a system. There are several free programs I recommend  Spybot search and destroy, AdAware and spyblaster I strongly recommend runnig all 3 if you don't ave a commercial product like spyware doctor. the important thing to remember is that most antivirus programs are not geared towards spyware so don't think an antivirus program will stop this problem.. if youare not runnig spyware protection I would erg you to at least get one of the free scanners and do a system scan and see what it shows.  If it shows a lot of problems let it try to clean them. If it can't clean some try restarting your computer in safe mode and rescan the system. Either way if you find you have a large problem you might look at one of the retail products Personally I recommend spyware doctor but spysweeper and pest control are also highly rated products in this area.\n\nThe other problem that can slow a system down is not enough available memory (RAM).. You can do one of two things\n1.buy more memory\n2. if you have a lot of programs loading at start-up  this can eat up a lot of memory. click on start then click on run  a little box should pop-up type MSCONFIG then click ok. A new window will open may take a minute on the far right you'll see a tab called start-up click on it. now you see all the programs that load whne you start your computer. If you are not using some of these programs you can disable their startup by un-checking the little box. \nhope this helps
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First of all, you will start to notice that your computer is running slower and messing up.\n\nI would advise you to run a virus protection system.  They can help clean out your computer and rid you of viruses.\n\n\nHope this helps!
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It could well be that the downloads are causing the computer to slow down.\nThis could be that the downloads are using most of the resorces on the computer...or that the downloads have viruses or spyware/adware infecting them,\n\nRun a full virus and spyware check and see if it makes things run faster.
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You might have a hijacker. That happened to me when I got my laptop. I am now using "Spyware Doctor". It was rated best by PC Magazine. The great thing about it is that it will either eliminate the problems, or quarantine them until it can fix the problem -- so there is no down time with the computer. And you don't have to worry about making a mistake when you are using it.   \n\nYou can do a Google search, or check it out through PC Magazine. I downloaded mine and had it up and running in less than an hour.