windows slows way down when no interent connection

[Ryan]

okay here's my problem, I have both a wireless and hard
line internet connection for my laptop (depending on
where I am I use different connections). When I'm on the
hardline the computer runs fine, when I run task manager
and I'm not doing anything then the processor is at a
nice 1-3%. But for some reason, if I don't my internet
plugged in (i.e no internet connection at all) then the
copmuter slows way down. I check task manager and it
seems that explorer is suddenly taking anywhere's from 30-
60% of my processor power (this is when I'm sitting at
the desktop doing nothing). Anywho have any suggestions?
I have scanned for spyware and the likes, so it's not
that. Thing is, when I use my wireless connection, it
does the same thing and slows way down, it's only when
I'm on the hardline that the computer runs smoothly.

 

[Shain Wray [MSFT]]

Hello Ryan,

Does the problem occur in Safe Mode, if not try the following -

A) Go to Start\Run and type
MSCONFIG <OK>
B) In MSConfig, choose "Selective Startup"
C) Remove all check boxes and click "OK" and "Yes" to reboot.
Then test our issue.
D) If you don’t see the problem at this point, check all except "System
Services" and "Startup Items", click "OK" and "Yes".
Reboot then test our issue.
E) If you don’t see the problem at this point, check all except "System
Services", click "OK" and "Yes".
Reboot and then test our issue.
F) If the problem returns, it is due to a Startup Item. If not, it is a
Service.

For Services:
G) Click the Services tab and check the box for “Hide all Microsoft
Services.”
H) Enable SOME of the disabled items, click "OK" and "Yes".
Reboot, then test our issue.

For Startup Items:
I) Click the Startup tab and enable SOME of the disabled items, click "OK"
and "Yes".
Reboot, then test our issue.

J) Repeat until you track down the offending component.

Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

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