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Guest
I have installed Windows defender and now my computer is running slow. I
have Windows XP. Can anyone help with this problem.
have Windows XP. Can anyone help with this problem.
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Dave M
Perhaps your having a contention problem, if the slowdown occurs while
Defender is not running a scan. What other real-time security programs (AV
and AS) do you have installed? You could try taking a look at Task Manager
(Cntrl+Alt+Delete) to see if any processes are noticeably burning up CPU
cycles. System Idle CPU should generally be in the upper 90s while nothing
else is going on in your system, meaning that there are plenty of spare
cycles left for processing. Also try turning off real-time protection
temporarily to test if that returns your system speed to normal.
Defender is not running a scan. What other real-time security programs (AV
and AS) do you have installed? You could try taking a look at Task Manager
(Cntrl+Alt+Delete) to see if any processes are noticeably burning up CPU
cycles. System Idle CPU should generally be in the upper 90s while nothing
else is going on in your system, meaning that there are plenty of spare
cycles left for processing. Also try turning off real-time protection
temporarily to test if that returns your system speed to normal.
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Guest
Use a good Reg. Mechanic thats the easy way, even if you delete the defender
it still will run slower
it still will run slower
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robinb
slow how?
try downloading cccleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com/download
when you install it make sure you uncheck the Yahoo toolbar
once it loads uncheck Windows Defender but do check Temp Files
Then click on Analysis- once everything comes in then click "Clean"
Also give us some more info on what you consider slow.
Click on Alt/Ctrl/Delete and look at the cpu usage- see how high it is, if
it is over 10% and jumps to 75+ and stays there, then something is wrong.
After install have you tried to restart the computer?
robin
try downloading cccleaner at http://www.ccleaner.com/download
when you install it make sure you uncheck the Yahoo toolbar
once it loads uncheck Windows Defender but do check Temp Files
Then click on Analysis- once everything comes in then click "Clean"
Also give us some more info on what you consider slow.
Click on Alt/Ctrl/Delete and look at the cpu usage- see how high it is, if
it is over 10% and jumps to 75+ and stays there, then something is wrong.
After install have you tried to restart the computer?
robin
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Guest
I would be very careful in using C Cleaner. it can do more damages than good,
it's OK for experienced people
it's OK for experienced people
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Robinb
I have never found that as long as you do not check everything on there. and
yes he should come back here and anyone in here can tell him what to check
or uncheck.
I should have made that more clear
robin
yes he should come back here and anyone in here can tell him what to check
or uncheck.
I should have made that more clear
robin
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Guest
Hello Aussy,
It is fine to have things ticked in SYSTEM, but it would not be advisable to
tick anything in advanced unless you are sure what you are doing.
When you have some time, please read the CCleaner Beginner's Guide
http://www.internetrotsyourbrain.com/ccleanerbeginnersguide/
On the left side, click on the Contentes menu for more information.
Good luck
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Anybody can be good in the country. There are no temptations there.—Oscar
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It is fine to have things ticked in SYSTEM, but it would not be advisable to
tick anything in advanced unless you are sure what you are doing.
When you have some time, please read the CCleaner Beginner's Guide
http://www.internetrotsyourbrain.com/ccleanerbeginnersguide/
On the left side, click on the Contentes menu for more information.
Good luck
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TEMPTATION
Anybody can be good in the country. There are no temptations there.—Oscar
Wilde
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