My Computer On Xp

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When i click on my computer, or go into Explorer it takes 10mins for it too
stop searching. Does anyone know what the problem is?
 
Javy

Your computer may be in desperate need of a defrag.. and maybe you should
clear 'temporary' files.. you might also have a virus, worm, trojan..
Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup are contained within the start menu and are
easy enough to understand and run.. one proviso.. when using Disk Cleanup,
use it 'as is'.. do not check files other than those selected by default
unless you know what will be removed..

Spyware/Adware/Scumware has become a major player in compromising
computers.. not only do they attempt to send out information about you, but
they also slow your computer down..

The worst of it is that you probably downloaded the spyware, albeit
inadvertently..

Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware..

First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that McAfee
Stinger works for people.. download and run it..

http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware
are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them..
don't forget to check for updates after you have started them..

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this
function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for
updates..

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/

If you have had your Internet browser hijacked, that is to say, you get
redirected through a search engine NOT of your choosing, you will need
different tools..

HijackThis is a popular and effective tool.. download it from here..

http://www.spychecker.com/download/download_hijackthis.html

CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free
download here..

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html..

For other tools in the fight against spyware, visit this website and
bookmark it..

http://www.pchell.com

Having done the above, ensure that your installed anti-virus and firewall
are updated and running..

Please return to this thread and provide feedback.. it is the only way that
helpers here can determine how effective the advice given has been..

Good luck..
 
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