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my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i
can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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Symantec home products (especially 2004/2005 versions) have some very
hefty system resource requirements. Many, including suites can add up to 40+ Megabytes of memory use. They (NAV/NIS/SysWorks) add many startup services to the machine. While your system specifications seem to be more than adequate, there will be loading effects from Symantec stuff. Even some long standing reviews/reviewers have taken Symantec's 2005 products off their Best of or Recommended lists. Slowly, but surely, their performance issues are coming to light in the general public. Even one of e-week's editorialists has a recent article about "Symantec Issues". I won't globally recommend you look for other alternatives, but the time and effort required to get Sym2005 products to work and not cause on again, off-again problems isn't worth it. Anyway - the first place to start is the System and Application Event logs. Likely, you'll find Symantec events logged related to service start issue(s). Hopefully, you have a pre-Symantec image or can System Restore back to a more productive system state. If bought on line from Symantec's store maybe you can float a return back up Digital River. " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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Is ther anything i can do to resolf the problems i dont care if it goes slow
i just dont want my programs to keep crashing. as i have forked out over £150 for norton produts im gona av to use thm i cant aford to spend any more!!!!!!! "R. McCarty" wrote: Symantec home products (especially 2004/2005 versions) have some very hefty system resource requirements. Many, including suites can add up to 40+ Megabytes of memory use. They (NAV/NIS/SysWorks) add many startup services to the machine. While your system specifications seem to be more than adequate, there will be loading effects from Symantec stuff. Even some long standing reviews/reviewers have taken Symantec's 2005 products off their Best of or Recommended lists. Slowly, but surely, their performance issues are coming to light in the general public. Even one of e-week's editorialists has a recent article about "Symantec Issues". I won't globally recommend you look for other alternatives, but the time and effort required to get Sym2005 products to work and not cause on again, off-again problems isn't worth it. Anyway - the first place to start is the System and Application Event logs. Likely, you'll find Symantec events logged related to service start issue(s). Hopefully, you have a pre-Symantec image or can System Restore back to a more productive system state. If bought on line from Symantec's store maybe you can float a return back up Digital River. " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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Sure you can. First, make sure that you run Live update repetitively until
all updates are applied to your machine. This will likely take a few reboots. Check System & Event Logs to make sure no errors are happening with any of the Symantec products. After the Symantec programs are updated, clear both logs and then do a reboot. This gives you a clean slate to check for the most recent boot cycle to be free of errors. You should also use AdAware/Spybot & MS Antispyware as a machine like you have should not experience 5-minute lag times. If you have Broadband, do you have a "Technical" friend who might do a remote session to check your machine for you. You did state that these problems started after installing Symantec, so that's why I keyed my post to removing or not using it. I've had numerous customers with Symantec products & problems and can no longer recommend or use their stuff. Also - if you paid 150 Quid that's pretty expensive, is that because of your VAT ? " wrote in message ... Is ther anything i can do to resolf the problems i dont care if it goes slow i just dont want my programs to keep crashing. as i have forked out over £150 for norton produts im gona av to use thm i cant aford to spend any more!!!!!!! "R. McCarty" wrote: Symantec home products (especially 2004/2005 versions) have some very hefty system resource requirements. Many, including suites can add up to 40+ Megabytes of memory use. They (NAV/NIS/SysWorks) add many startup services to the machine. While your system specifications seem to be more than adequate, there will be loading effects from Symantec stuff. Even some long standing reviews/reviewers have taken Symantec's 2005 products off their Best of or Recommended lists. Slowly, but surely, their performance issues are coming to light in the general public. Even one of e-week's editorialists has a recent article about "Symantec Issues". I won't globally recommend you look for other alternatives, but the time and effort required to get Sym2005 products to work and not cause on again, off-again problems isn't worth it. Anyway - the first place to start is the System and Application Event logs. Likely, you'll find Symantec events logged related to service start issue(s). Hopefully, you have a pre-Symantec image or can System Restore back to a more productive system state. If bought on line from Symantec's store maybe you can float a return back up Digital River. " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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wouli have done all the things you said. would you do remot assistance with
me??? and it isnt because of the VAT. systemworks £59.99, Personal Firewall £39.99 and antivirus £30 od quid. thank you very much for your help "R. McCarty" wrote: Sure you can. First, make sure that you run Live update repetitively until all updates are applied to your machine. This will likely take a few reboots. Check System & Event Logs to make sure no errors are happening with any of the Symantec products. After the Symantec programs are updated, clear both logs and then do a reboot. This gives you a clean slate to check for the most recent boot cycle to be free of errors. You should also use AdAware/Spybot & MS Antispyware as a machine like you have should not experience 5-minute lag times. If you have Broadband, do you have a "Technical" friend who might do a remote session to check your machine for you. You did state that these problems started after installing Symantec, so that's why I keyed my post to removing or not using it. I've had numerous customers with Symantec products & problems and can no longer recommend or use their stuff. Also - if you paid 150 Quid that's pretty expensive, is that because of your VAT ? " wrote in message ... Is ther anything i can do to resolf the problems i dont care if it goes slow i just dont want my programs to keep crashing. as i have forked out over £150 for norton produts im gona av to use thm i cant aford to spend any more!!!!!!! "R. McCarty" wrote: Symantec home products (especially 2004/2005 versions) have some very hefty system resource requirements. Many, including suites can add up to 40+ Megabytes of memory use. They (NAV/NIS/SysWorks) add many startup services to the machine. While your system specifications seem to be more than adequate, there will be loading effects from Symantec stuff. Even some long standing reviews/reviewers have taken Symantec's 2005 products off their Best of or Recommended lists. Slowly, but surely, their performance issues are coming to light in the general public. Even one of e-week's editorialists has a recent article about "Symantec Issues". I won't globally recommend you look for other alternatives, but the time and effort required to get Sym2005 products to work and not cause on again, off-again problems isn't worth it. Anyway - the first place to start is the System and Application Event logs. Likely, you'll find Symantec events logged related to service start issue(s). Hopefully, you have a pre-Symantec image or can System Restore back to a more productive system state. If bought on line from Symantec's store maybe you can float a return back up Digital River. " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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DHill009 wrote:
my computer is running very slow. When I log on it takes about 5 mins before I can do anything. When I can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. Also when shutting down explorer stops responding. This all satrted when I installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. I have an 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. Can anyone help me Get rid of the Norton Suite. It is a resource hog. Instead - for most home users - use the free stuff. Norton Antivirus - that's fine in my opinion, but there are several free options in Tip (9). AntiSpyware product options can be found in Tip (10). The built in Windows XP Firewall is a good solution for most users - but there are other options in Tip (5). Also, if you kill off some services and startup, it will free up resources, making your computer that much faster - don't forget to patch and update hardware drivers - etc. -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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DHill009 wrote:
my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me hah - oops - helps my speech if I add the proper text! Microsoft has these suggestions for Protecting your computer from the various "bad things" that could happen to you/it: Protect your PC http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ Although those tips are fantastic, there are many things you should know above and beyond what is there as well as other methods and applications you can use to protect yourself. Below I have detailed out many steps that can not only help you cleanup a problem PC but keep it clean and secure as well as running at its top performance mark. I know this list can seem intimidating - it is quite long and a lot to take in for a novice - but I assure you that one trip through this list and you will understand your computer and the options available to you for protecting your data much better and that the next time you review these steps, the time it takes will be greatly reduced. Let's take the cleanup of your computer step-by-step. Yes, it will take up some of your time - but consider what you use your computer for and how much you would dislike it if all of your stuff on your computer went away because you did not "feel like" performing some simple maintenance tasks - think of it like changing the oil in your car, changing the air filter on your home A/C unit, paying your bills on time, etc. Let's go through some maintenance first that should only have to be done once (mostly): Tip (1): Locate all of the software (the installation media - CDs, etc) that you have installed on your computer. Collect these CDs into a single pile and locate the original installation media (CDs, disks) in a central and safe place along with their CD keys and such. Make backups of these installation media sets using your favorite copying method (CD Burner and application, Disk copier, etc.) You'll be glad to know that if you have a CD burner, you may be able to use a free application to make a duplicate copy of your CDs. One such application is ISORecorder: ISORecorder home page (with general instructions on use): http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm Pre-SP2 version: http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/I...r/download.asp Post-SP2 beta version: http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/d...corderV2B2.zip More full function applications (free) for CD/DVD burning would be: DeepBurner Free http://www.deepburner.com/ CDBurnerXP Pro http://www.cdburnerxp.se/ Another Option would be to search the web with Pricewatch.com or Dealsites.net and find deals on Nero and/or Roxio. Tip (2): Empty your Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files and make sure the maximum size for this is small enough not to cause trouble in the future. Empty your Temporary Internet Files and shrink the size it stores to a size between 128MB and 512MB.. - Open ONE copy of Internet Explorer. - Select TOOLS - Internet Options. - Under the General tab in the "Temporary Internet Files" section, do the following: - Click on "Delete Cookies" (click OK) - Click on "Settings" and change the "Amount of disk space to use:" to something between 128MB and 512MB. (Betting it is MUCH larger right now.) - Click OK. - Click on "Delete Files" and select to "Delete all offline contents" (the checkbox) and click OK. (If you had a LOT, this could take 2-10 minutes or more.) - Once it is done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, re-open Internet Explorer. Tip (3): If things are running a bit slow or you have an older system (1.5GHz or less and 256MB RAM or less) then you may want to look into tweaking the performance a bit by turning off some of the memory using Windows XP "prettifications". The fastest method is: Control Panel -- System -- Advanced tab -- Performance section, Settings button. Then choose "adjust for best performance" and you now have a Windows 2000/98 look which turned off many of the annoying "prettifications" in one swift action. You can play with the last three checkboxes to get more of an XP look without many of the other annoyances. You could also grab and install/mess with one (or more) of the Microsoft Powertoys - TweakUI in particular: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx Tip (4): Understanding what a good password might be is vital to your personal and system security. You may not need to password your home computer, as you may have it in a locked area (your home) where no one else has access to it. Remember, however, that locked area is unlocked when you access the Internet unless you are taking proper precautions. Also, you aren't always "in that locked area" when using your computer online - meaning you likely have usernames and passwords associated with web sites and the likes that you would prefer other people do not discover/use. This is why you should understand and utilize good passwords. Good passwords are those that meet these general rules (mileage may vary): Passwords should contain at least six characters, and the character string should contain at least three of these four character types: - uppercase letters - lowercase letters - numerals - nonalphanumeric characters (e.g., *, %, &, !) Passwords should not contain your name/logon name. Passwords should be unique to you and easy to remember. One method many people are using today is to make up a phrase that describes a point in their life and then turning that phrase into their password by using only certain letters out of each word in that phrase. It's much better than using your birthday month/year or your anniversary in a pure sense. For example, let's say my phrase is: "Moved to new home in 2004" I could come up with this password from that: "Mv2n3whmN04" The password tip is in the "one time" section, but I highly recommend you periodically change your passwords. The suggested time varies, but I will throw out a "once in every 3 to 6 months for every account you have." Tip (5): This tip is also "questionable" in the "one time" section. However, if properly setup, this one can be pretty well ignored for most people after the initial "fiddle-with" time. Why you should use a computer firewall.. http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...wbenefits.mspx You should, in some way, use a firewall. Hardware (like a nice Cable Modem/DSL router) or software is up to you. Many use both of these. The simplest one to use is the hardware one, as most people don't do anything they need to configure their NAT device for and those who do certainly will not mind fiddling with the equipment to make things work for them. Next in the line of "simplicity" would have to be the built-in Windows Firewall of Windows XP. In SP2 it is turned on by default. It is not difficult to turn on in any case, however: Enable/Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (Pre-SP2): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673 More information on the Internet Connection Firewall (Pre-SP2): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320855 Post-SP2 Windows Firewall Information/guidance: http://snipurl.com/atal The trouble with the Windows Firewall is that it only keeps things out. Truthfully, for most people who maintain their system in other ways, this is MORE than sufficient. However, you may feel otherwise. If you want to know when one of your applications is trying to obtain access to the outside world so you can stop it, then you will have to install a third-party application and configure/maintain it. I have compiles a list with links of some of the better known/free firewalls you can choose from: ZoneAlarm (Free and up) http://snipurl.com/6ohg Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) (Free and up) http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html Outpost Firewall from Agnitum (Free and up) http://www.agnitum.com/download/ Sygate Personal Firewall (Free and up) http://smb.sygate.com/buy/download_buy.htm Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall (~$25 and up) http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/ BlackICE PC Protection ($39.95 and up) http://blackice.iss.net/ Perhaps you can find the right firewall for your situation in that list and set it up/configure it. Every firewall MAY require some maintenance. Essentially checking for patches or upgrades (this goes for hardware and software solutions) is the extent of this maintenance - but you may also have to configure your firewall to allow some traffic depending on your needs. Also, don't stack these things. Running more than one firewall will not make you safer - it would likely (in fact) negate some protection you gleamed from one or the other firewalls you run. Now that you have some of the more basic (one-time) things down.. Let's go through some of the steps you should take periodically to maintain a healthy and stable windows computer. If you have not done some of these things in the past, they may seem tedious at first - however, they will become routine and some can even be automatically scheduled. Tip (6): The system restore feature is a new one - first appearing in Windows ME and then sticking around for Windows XP. It is a VERY useful feature - if you keep it maintained and use it to your advantage. However, remember that the system restore pretty much tells you in the name what it protects - "system" files. Your documents, your pictures, your stuff is NOT system files - so you should also look into some backup solution. I'll mainly work around Windows XP, as that is what the bulk of this document is about. I will, however, point out a single place for you poor souls still stuck in Windows ME where you can get information on maintaining your system right now: Windows ME Computer Health: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/u...alth/articles/ Pay close attention to the sections: (in order) - Clean up your hard disk - Check for errors by running ScanDisk - Defragment your hard disk - Roll back the clock with System Restore Now back to the point at hand - maintaining your system restore in Windows XP SHOULD be automatic - but I have seen the automatic go wrong too many times not to suggest the following.. Whenever you think about it (after doing a once-over on your machine once a month or so would be optimal) - clear out your System Restore and create a manual restoration point. Why? Too many times have I seen the system restore files go corrupt or get a virus in them, meaning you could not or did not want to restore from them. By clearing it out periodically you help prevent any corruption from happening and you make sure you have at least one good "snapshot". (This, of course, will erase any previous restore point you have.) - Turn off System Restore. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405 - Reboot. - Turn on System Restore. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405 - Make a Manual Restoration Point. http://snipurl.com/68nx That covers your system files, but doesn't do anything for the files that you are REALLY worried about - yours! For that you need to look into backups. You can either manually copy your important files, folders, documents, spreadsheets, emails, contacts, pictures, drawings and so on to an external location (CD/DV - any disk of some sort, etc) or you can use the backup tool that comes with Windows XP: How To Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422 Yes - you still need some sort of external media to store the results on, but you could schedule the backup to occur when you are not around, then burn the resultant data onto CD or DVD or something when you are (while you do other things!) Tip (7): You should sometimes look through the list of applications that are installed on your computer. The list MIGHT surprise you. There are more than likely things in there you KNOW you never use - so why have them there? There may even be things you KNOW you did not install and certainly do not use (maybe don't WANT to use.) This web site should help you get started at looking through this list: How to Uninstall Programs http://snipurl.com/8v6b A word of warning - Do NOT uninstall anything you think you MIGHT need in the future unless you have completed Tip (1) and have the installation media and proper keys for use backed up somewhere safe! Tip (8): Patches and Updates! This one cannot be stressed enough. It is SO simple, yet so neglected by many people. It is especially simple for the critical Windows patches! Microsoft put in an AUTOMATED feature for you to utilize so that you do NOT have to worry yourself about the patching of the Operating System: How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525 However, not everyone wants to be a slave to "automation", and that is fine - as long as you are willing to do things manually. Admittedly, I prefer this method on some of my more critical systems. Windows Update http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ Go there and scan your machine for updates. Always get the critical ones as you see them. Write down the KB###### or Q###### you see when selecting the updates and if you have trouble over the next few days, go into your control panel (Add/Remove Programs), match up the latest numbers you downloaded recently (since you started noticing an issue) and uninstall them. If there was more than one (usually is), uninstall them one by one - with a few hours of use in between, to see if the problem returns. Yes - the process is not perfect (updating) and can cause trouble like I mentioned - but as you can see, the solution isn't that bad - and is MUCH better than the alternatives. Windows is not the only product you likely have on your PC. The manufacturers of the other products usually have updates as well. New versions of almost everything come out all the time - some are free, some are pay - some you can only download if you are registered - but it is best to check. Just go to their web pages and look under their support and download sections. For example, for Microsoft Office update, you should visit: Microsoft Office Updates http://office.microsoft.com/ (and select "downloads") You also have hardware on your machine that requires drivers to interface with the operating system. You have a video card that allows you to see on your screen, a sound card that allows you to hear your PCs sound output and so on. Visit those manufacturer web sites for the latest downloadable drivers for your hardware/operating system. Always (IMO) get the manufacturers' hardware driver over any Microsoft offers. On the Windows Update site I mentioned earlier, I suggest NOT getting their hardware drivers - no matter how tempting. First - how do you know what hardware you have in your computer? Invoice or if it is up and working now - take inventory: Belarc Advisor http://belarc.com/free_download.html EVEREST Home Edition http://www.lavalys.com/products/down...?pid=1&lang=en Once you know what you have, what next? Go get the latest driver for your hardware/OS from the manufacturer's web page. For example, let's say you have an NVidia chipset video card or ATI video card, perhaps a Creative Labs sound card or C-Media chipset sound card... NVidia Video Card Drivers http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp ATI Video Card Drivers http://www.atitech.com/support/driver.html Creative Labs Sound Device http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/ C-Media Sound Device http://www.cmedia.com.tw/e_download_01.htm Then install these drivers. Updated drivers are usually more stable and may provide extra benefits/features that you really wished you had before. As for Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP, Microsoft has made this particular patch available in a number of ways. First, there is the Windows Update web page above. Then there is a direct download site and finally, you can order the FREE CD from Microsoft. Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP http://snipurl.com/8bqy Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD http://snipurl.com/8umo Tip (9): What about the dreaded word in the computer world, VIRUS? Well, there are many products to choose from that will help you prevent infections from these horrid little applications. Many are FREE to the home user. Which one you choose is a matter of taste, really. I wouldn't list one here I had not personally used - and they all work. Many people have emotional attachments or performance issues with one or another AntiVirus software. Try some out, read reviews and decide for yourself which you like mo avast! (Free and up) http://www.avast.com/ AVG Anti-Virus System (Free and up) http://www.grisoft.com/ AntiVir (Free and up) http://www.free-av.com/ RAV AntiVirus Online Virus Scan (Free!) http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/ Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus (~$11 and up) http://www.symantec.com/nav/nav_9xnt/ Kaspersky Anti-Virus (~$49.95 and up) http://www.kaspersky.com/products.html Panda Antivirus Titanium (~$39.95 and up) http://www.pandasoftware.com/ (Free Online Scanner: http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/) McAfee VirusScan (~$11 and up) http://www.mcafee.com/ Trend Micro (~$49.95 and up) http://www.trendmicro.com/en/home/us/personal.htm (Free Online Scanner: http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp) Untested (by me): eTrust EZ Antivirus ($29.95 and up) https://www2.my-etrust.com/commerce/buy.it.cfm Most of them have automatic update capabilities. You will have to look into the features of the one you choose. Whatever one you finally settle with - be SURE to keep it updated (I recommend at least daily) and perform a full scan periodically (yes, it protects you actively, but a full scan once a month at 4AM probably won't bother you.) Tip (10): The most rampant infestation at the current time concerns SPYWARE/ADWARE. I hate this stuff. It has no purpose. I have seen people try to justify it over and over - it's worthless. It slows down your PC, it can send your private information to people you'll never meet and did I mention, it's worthless. You need to eliminate it from your machine. If you use P2P software, this COULD make that stop working. Find some decent software to do the same thing - what you are currently using is crap. Anyway - there is no one software that cleans and immunizes you against everything. Antivirus software - you only needed one. Firewall, you only needed one. AntiSpyware - you may need several. I have a list and I recommend you use at least the first 5. I know that sounds like a lot, and you may be saying "But you said earlier that I should clean my system, now you are telling me to install more software - 5 pieces in fact!" Okay, I get your point, but please consider that this stuff has prevented the install of the latest service pack for some people, it has the potential to slow and crater your PC, it can send your private information around the world to people you do not know - it is all around BAD. First - make sure you have NOT installed "Rogue AntiSpyware". There are people out there who created AntiSpyware products that actually install spyware of their own! You need to avoid these: Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm Also, you can always visit this site.. http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm For more updated information. Then, my suggestion again is that you at least install the first five of these: (Install, Run, Update, Scan with..) Lavasoft AdAware (Free and up) http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/ (How-to: http://snipurl.com/atdn ) Spybot Search and Destroy (Free!) http://www.safer-networking.net/en/download/index.html (How-to: http://snipurl.com/atdk ) Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (Free!) http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/ (How-to: http://snipurl.com/ate3 ) SpywareBlaster (Free!) http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html (How-to: http://snipurl.com/ate6 ) IE-SPYAD (Free!) https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm (How-to: http://snipurl.com/ate7 ) CWShredder (Free!) http://www.softbasket.com/download/s_8114.shtml Hijack This! (Free) http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/ ( Tutorial: http://hjt.wizardsofwebsites.com/ ) ToolbarCop (Free!) http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolbarcop.htm Browser Security Tests http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/ Popup Tester http://www.popuptest.com/ The Cleaner (49.95 and up) http://www.moosoft.com/ If used properly, you should have a malware free system now. The last two of the first five I suggest you install are immunization applications. None of these programs (in these editions) run in the background unless you TELL them to. The space they take up and how easy they are to use greatly makes up for any inconvenience you may be feeling. Unfortunately, although that will lessen your popups on the Internet/while you are online, it won't eliminate them. I have looked at a lot of options, seen a lot of them used in production with people who seem to attract popups like a plague, and I only have a few other suggestions that should help. This one ends up serving double duty (search engine and popup stopper in one): The Google Toolbar (Free!) http://toolbar.google.com/ Yeah - it adds a bar to your Internet Explorer - but it's a useful one. You can search from there anytime with one of the best search engines on the planet (IMO.) And the fact it stops most popups - wow - BONUS! If you don't like that suggestion, then I am just going to say you go to www.google.com and search for other options. Please notice that Windows XP SP2 does help stop popups as well. Another option is to use an alternative Web browser. I suggest "Mozilla Firefox", as it has some great features and is very easy to use: Mozilla Firefox http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ One more suggestion is to disable your Windows Messenger service. This service is not used frequently (if at all) by the normal home user and in cooperation with a good firewall, is generally unnecessary. Microsoft has instructions on how to do this for Windows XP he http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...e/stopspam.asp So your machine is pretty clean and up to date now. If you use the sections above as a guide, it should stay that way as well! There are still a few more little things you can do to keep your machine running in top shape. Tip (11): You should periodically check your hard drive(s) for errors and defragment them. Only defragment after you have cleaned up your machine of outside parasites and never defragment as a solution to a quirkiness in your system. It may help speed up your system, but it should be clean before you do this. How to use Disk Cleanup http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310312 How to scan your disks for errors http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315265 How to Defragment your hard drives http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314848 I would personally perform the above steps at least once every three months. For most people this should be sufficient, but if the difference you notice afterwards is greater than you think it should be, lessen the time in between its schedule.. If the difference you notice is negligible, you can increase the time. Tip (12): SPAM! JUNK MAIL! This one can get annoying, just like the rest. You get 50 emails in one sitting and 2 of them you wanted. NICE! (Not.) What can you do? Well, although there are services out there to help you, some email servers/services that actually do lower your spam with features built into their servers - I still like the methods that let you be the end-decision maker on what is spam and what is not. I have two products to suggest to you, look at them and see if either of them suite your needs. Again, if they don't, Google is free and available for your perusal. SpamBayes (Free!) http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/ Spamihilator (Free!) http://www.spamihilator.com/ As I said, those are not your only options, but are reliable ones I have seen function for hundreds+ people. Tip (13): ADVANCED TIP! Only do this once you are comfortable under the hood of your computer! There are lots of services on your PC that are probably turned on by default you don't use. Why have them on? Check out these web pages to see what all of the services you might find on your computer are and set them according to your personal needs. Be CAREFUL what you set to manual, and take heed and write down as you change things! Also, don't expect a large performance increase or anything - especially on today's 2+ GHz machines, however - I look at each service you set to manual as one less service you have to worry about someone exploiting. A year ago, I would have thought the Windows Messenger service to be pretty safe, now I recommend (with addition of a firewall) that most home users disable it! Yeah - this is another one you have to work for, but your computer may speed up and/or be more secure because you took the time. And if you document what you do as you do it, next time, it goes MUCH faster! (or if you have to go back and re-enable things..) Task List Programs http://www.answersthatwork.com/Taskl...s/tasklist.htm Black Viper's Service List and Opinions (XP) http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm Processes in Windows NT/2000/XP http://www.reger24.de/prozesse/ There are also applications that AREN'T services that startup when you start up the computer/logon. One of the better description on how to handle these I have found he Startups http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php If you follow the advice laid out above (and do some of your own research as well, so you understand what you are doing) - your computer will stay fairly stable and secure and you will have a more trouble-free system. -- - Shenan - -- The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are getting into before you jump in with both feet. |
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http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm -- Jupiter Jones [MVP] http://www3.telus.net/dandemar In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol http://www.dts-l.org " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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What is running in the background? Read the log file from here. Windows XP Startup Programs Tracker http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util Other than that great start, check: Start/Run/Msconfig/Startup, your StartUp Folders and your runkeys. Good luck and keep us posted. In the meantime: Run Ad-Aware SE, Spybot and HijackThis: http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html Note: Update the first two programs, once installed, before running. Free Online Virus Scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP) Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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Ihave got spyware program and have runn 3 virus scans using different
programs and thery all are cleane Here are the startup programs: -- Registry -- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunOnce No Items Found -- Registry -- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run SynTPLpr C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe SynTPEnh C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe NvCplDaemon RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup nwiz nwiz.exe /installquiet Cpqset C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe eabconfg.cpl C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start QuickRADIO C:\Program Files\USB Radio\\QuickRadio.exe ccApp "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe" Norton Ghost 9.0 C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe IS CfgWiz C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\cfgwiz.exe /GUID {257BBC47-1B26-432e-9F84-188603799DD3} /MODE CfgWiz /CMDLINE "REBOOT" Symantec NetDriver Monitor C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe gcasServ "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe" Olescm32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\olescm32.dll,PerformDiagnostic QD FastAndSafe C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton CleanSweep\QDCSFS.exe /scheduler -- Registry -- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\RunOnce No Items Found -- Registry -- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run ctfmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe MsnMsgr "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background H/PC Connection Agent "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE" -- Registry -- HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\RunOnce No Items Found -- Start Menu - Current User -- No Items Found -- Start Menu - All Users -- No Items Found -- Disabled Items -- AUTOTBAR hpcmpmgr HPWuSchd2 NeroCheck cfgwiz gcasServ StyleXP -- Registry - Shell Value - HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon -- Explorer.exe -- Running Processes -- System Idle Process System smss.exe \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe csrss.exe winlogon.exe winlogon.exe services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs StyleXPService.exe "C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe" svchost.exe svchost.exe spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe CCPROXY.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe" explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE ctfmon.exe ctfmon.exe CCSETMGR.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe" cisvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe gearsec.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe ISSVC.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\ISSVC.exe" MDM.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE" SynTPLpr.exe "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" SynTPEnh.exe "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" eabservr.exe "C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe" /Start QuickRadio.exe "C:\Program Files\USB Radio\QuickRadio.exe" CCAPP.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe" GhostTray.exe "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe" gcasServ.exe "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe" rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe" C:\WINDOWS\system32\olescm32.dll,PerformDiagnostic NAVAPSVC.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe" msnmsgr.exe "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background gcasDtServ.exe "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe" -Embedding WCESCOMM.EXE "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE" PQV2iSvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe" NPFMNTOR.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe" NPROTECT.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE Olesvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\olesvc.exe locator.exe SAVSCAN.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe" tcpsvcs.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe SNDSrvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe" snmp.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe SPBBCSvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe" svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc symlcsvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe" CCEVTMGR.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe" alg.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter cidaemon.exe "cidaemon.exe" DownLevelDaemon "c:\system volume information\catalog.wci" 196672l 212l IEXPLORE.EXE "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -Embedding msmsgs.exe "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" -Embedding StartupTracker3.exe "C:\DOCUME~1\DEANER~1.PAV\LOCALS~1\Temp\Tempor ary Directory 1 for StartupTracker3[1].zip\StartupTracker3.exe" wmiprvse.exe -- Running Services -- Name: 6to4 Description: Provides DDNS name registration and automatic IPv6 connectivity over an IPv4 network. If this service is stopped, other computers may not be able to reach it by name and the machine will only have IPv6 connectivity if it is connected to a native IPv6 network. If this service is disabled, any other services that explicitly depend on this service will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Alerter Description: Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: ALG Description: Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe Name: AudioSrv Description: Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Browser Description: Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: ccEvtMgr Description: Symantec Event Manager Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe" Name: ccProxy Description: Symantec Proxy Service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe" Name: ccSetMgr Description: Symantec Settings Manager Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe" Name: cisvc Description: Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe Name: CryptSvc Description: Provides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: DcomLaunch Description: Provides launch functionality for DCOM services. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch Name: Dhcp Description: Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: dmserver Description: Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for configuration. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration information may become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Dnscache Description: Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService Name: ERSvc Description: Allows error reporting for services and applictions running in non-standard environments. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Eventlog Description: Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe Name: EventSystem Description: Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: GEARSecurity Description: Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe Name: helpsvc Description: Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: HidServ Description: Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: HTTPFilter Description: This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter Name: Iprip Description: Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1). Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Irmon Description: Supports infrared devices installed on the computer and detects other devices that are in range. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: ISSVC Description: Internet Security Service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\ISSVC.exe" Name: lanmanserver Description: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: lanmanworkstation Description: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: LmHosts Description: Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: MDM Description: Supports local and remote debugging for Visual Studio and script debuggers. If this service is stopped, the debuggers will not function properly. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE" Name: navapsvc Description: Handles Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect events. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe" Name: Netman Description: Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Nla Description: Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Norton Ghost Description: Administrative service for scheduling and disk imaging. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe Name: NPFMntor Description: Detects installation of Symantec Firewall clients Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe" Name: NProtectService Description: Protects files deleted from command line prompt and applications Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE Name: NwSapAgent Description: Service Advertising Protocol Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Olesvc Description: Manages the COM system wide naming service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\olesvc.exe Name: PlugPlay Description: Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe Name: PolicyAgent Description: Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe Name: ProtectedStorage Description: Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe Name: RemoteRegistry Description: Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: RpcLocator Description: Manages the RPC name service database. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\locator.exe Name: RpcSs Description: Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss Name: SamSs Description: Stores security information for local user accounts. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe Name: SAVScan Description: Handles Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Archive Scanning Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe" Name: Schedule Description: Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: seclogon Description: Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SENS Description: Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SharedAccess Description: Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: ShellHWDetection Description: Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SimpTcp Description: Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe Name: SNDSrvc Description: Symantec Network Drivers Service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe" Name: SNMP Description: Includes agents that monitor the activity in network devices and report to the network console workstation. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe Name: SPBBCSvc Description: Symantec SPBBC Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe" Name: Spooler Description: Loads files to memory for later printing. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe Name: srservice Description: Performs system restore functions. To stop service, turn off System Restore from the System Restore tab in My Computer-Properties Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SSDPSRV Description: Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: stisvc Description: Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc Name: StyleXPService Description: Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe" Name: Symantec Core LC Description: Symantec Core LC Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe Name: TermService Description: Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost -k DComLaunch Name: Themes Description: Provides user experience theme management. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: TrkWks Description: Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: W32Time Description: Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: WebClient Description: Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: winmgmt Description: Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating system, devices, applications and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: wscsvc Description: Monitors system security settings and configurations. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: wuauserv Description: Enables the download and installation of Windows updates. If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: WZCSVC Description: Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs "Kelly" wrote: Hi, What is running in the background? Read the log file from here. Windows XP Startup Programs Tracker http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util Other than that great start, check: Start/Run/Msconfig/Startup, your StartUp Folders and your runkeys. Good luck and keep us posted. In the meantime: Run Ad-Aware SE, Spybot and HijackThis: http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html Note: Update the first two programs, once installed, before running. Free Online Virus Scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP) Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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I did not mention for you to post it here. Will touch on a few.
1. synaptics: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search 2. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search 3. Pay attention to this one: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...oogl e+Search 4. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search You are on your own for the rest and good luck! -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP) Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com " wrote in message news Ihave got spyware program and have runn 3 virus scans using different programs and thery all are cleane Here are the startup programs: -- Registry -- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\RunOnce No Items Found -- Registry -- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Run SynTPLpr C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe SynTPEnh C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe NvCplDaemon RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup nwiz nwiz.exe /installquiet Cpqset C:\Program Files\HPQ\Default Settings\cpqset.exe eabconfg.cpl C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe /Start QuickRADIO C:\Program Files\USB Radio\\QuickRadio.exe ccApp "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe" Norton Ghost 9.0 C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe IS CfgWiz C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\cfgwiz.exe /GUID {257BBC47-1B26-432e-9F84-188603799DD3} /MODE CfgWiz /CMDLINE "REBOOT" Symantec NetDriver Monitor C:\PROGRA~1\SYMNET~1\SNDMon.exe gcasServ "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe" Olescm32 C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\olescm32.dll,PerformDiagnostic QD FastAndSafe C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton CleanSweep\QDCSFS.exe /scheduler -- Registry -- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\RunOnce No Items Found -- Registry -- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Run ctfmon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe MsnMsgr "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background H/PC Connection Agent "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE" -- Registry -- HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Cur rentVersion\RunOnce No Items Found -- Start Menu - Current User -- No Items Found -- Start Menu - All Users -- No Items Found -- Disabled Items -- AUTOTBAR hpcmpmgr HPWuSchd2 NeroCheck cfgwiz gcasServ StyleXP -- Registry - Shell Value - HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon -- Explorer.exe -- Running Processes -- System Idle Process System smss.exe \SystemRoot\System32\smss.exe csrss.exe winlogon.exe winlogon.exe services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch svchost.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs StyleXPService.exe "C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe" svchost.exe svchost.exe spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe CCPROXY.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe" explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE ctfmon.exe ctfmon.exe CCSETMGR.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe" cisvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe gearsec.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe ISSVC.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\ISSVC.exe" MDM.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE" SynTPLpr.exe "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe" SynTPEnh.exe "C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe" eabservr.exe "C:\Program Files\HPQ\Quick Launch Buttons\EabServr.exe" /Start QuickRadio.exe "C:\Program Files\USB Radio\QuickRadio.exe" CCAPP.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccApp.exe" GhostTray.exe "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe" gcasServ.exe "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasServ.exe" rundll32.exe "C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rundll32.exe" C:\WINDOWS\system32\olescm32.dll,PerformDiagnostic NAVAPSVC.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe" msnmsgr.exe "C:\Program Files\MSN Messenger\MsnMsgr.Exe" /background gcasDtServ.exe "C:\Program Files\Microsoft AntiSpyware\gcasDtServ.exe" -Embedding WCESCOMM.EXE "C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\WCESCOMM.EXE" PQV2iSvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe" NPFMNTOR.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe" NPROTECT.EXE C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE Olesvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\olesvc.exe locator.exe SAVSCAN.EXE "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe" tcpsvcs.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe SNDSrvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe" snmp.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe SPBBCSvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe" svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc symlcsvc.exe "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe" CCEVTMGR.EXE "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe" alg.exe svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter cidaemon.exe "cidaemon.exe" DownLevelDaemon "c:\system volume information\catalog.wci" 196672l 212l IEXPLORE.EXE "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" -Embedding msmsgs.exe "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" -Embedding StartupTracker3.exe "C:\DOCUME~1\DEANER~1.PAV\LOCALS~1\Temp\Tempor ary Directory 1 for StartupTracker3[1].zip\StartupTracker3.exe" wmiprvse.exe -- Running Services -- Name: 6to4 Description: Provides DDNS name registration and automatic IPv6 connectivity over an IPv4 network. If this service is stopped, other computers may not be able to reach it by name and the machine will only have IPv6 connectivity if it is connected to a native IPv6 network. If this service is disabled, any other services that explicitly depend on this service will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Alerter Description: Notifies selected users and computers of administrative alerts. If the service is stopped, programs that use administrative alerts will not receive them. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: ALG Description: Provides support for 3rd party protocol plug-ins for Internet Connection Sharing and the Windows Firewall. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\alg.exe Name: AudioSrv Description: Manages audio devices for Windows-based programs. If this service is stopped, audio devices and effects will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Browser Description: Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: ccEvtMgr Description: Symantec Event Manager Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccEvtMgr.exe" Name: ccProxy Description: Symantec Proxy Service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccProxy.exe" Name: ccSetMgr Description: Symantec Settings Manager Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\ccSetMgr.exe" Name: cisvc Description: Indexes contents and properties of files on local and remote computers; provides rapid access to files through flexible querying language. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe Name: CryptSvc Description: Provides three management services: Catalog Database Service, which confirms the signatures of Windows files; Protected Root Service, which adds and removes Trusted Root Certification Authority certificates from this computer; and Key Service, which helps enroll this computer for certificates. If this service is stopped, these management services will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: DcomLaunch Description: Provides launch functionality for DCOM services. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch Name: Dhcp Description: Manages network configuration by registering and updating IP addresses and DNS names. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: dmserver Description: Detects and monitors new hard disk drives and sends disk volume information to Logical Disk Manager Administrative Service for configuration. If this service is stopped, dynamic disk status and configuration information may become out of date. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Dnscache Description: Resolves and caches Domain Name System (DNS) names for this computer. If this service is stopped, this computer will not be able to resolve DNS names and locate Active Directory domain controllers. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k NetworkService Name: ERSvc Description: Allows error reporting for services and applictions running in non-standard environments. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Eventlog Description: Enables event log messages issued by Windows-based programs and components to be viewed in Event Viewer. This service cannot be stopped. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe Name: EventSystem Description: Supports System Event Notification Service (SENS), which provides automatic distribution of events to subscribing Component Object Model (COM) components. If the service is stopped, SENS will close and will not be able to provide logon and logoff notifications. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: GEARSecurity Description: Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\GEARSec.exe Name: helpsvc Description: Enables Help and Support Center to run on this computer. If this service is stopped, Help and Support Center will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: HidServ Description: Enables generic input access to Human Interface Devices (HID), which activates and maintains the use of predefined hot buttons on keyboards, remote controls, and other multimedia devices. If this service is stopped, hot buttons controlled by this service will no longer function. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: HTTPFilter Description: This service implements the secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) for the HTTP service, using the Secure Socket Layer (SSL). If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter Name: Iprip Description: Listens for route updates sent by routers that use the Routing Information Protocol version 1 (RIPv1). Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Irmon Description: Supports infrared devices installed on the computer and detects other devices that are in range. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: ISSVC Description: Internet Security Service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton Personal Firewall\ISSVC.exe" Name: lanmanserver Description: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: lanmanworkstation Description: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: LmHosts Description: Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: MDM Description: Supports local and remote debugging for Visual Studio and script debuggers. If this service is stopped, the debuggers will not function properly. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE" Name: navapsvc Description: Handles Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect events. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe" Name: Netman Description: Manages objects in the Network and Dial-Up Connections folder, in which you can view both local area network and remote connections. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Nla Description: Collects and stores network configuration and location information, and notifies applications when this information changes. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Norton Ghost Description: Administrative service for scheduling and disk imaging. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\PQV2iSvc.exe Name: NPFMntor Description: Detects installation of Symantec Firewall clients Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\IWP\NPFMntor.exe" Name: NProtectService Description: Protects files deleted from command line prompt and applications Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~1\NPROTECT.EXE Name: NwSapAgent Description: Service Advertising Protocol Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: Olesvc Description: Manages the COM system wide naming service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\olesvc.exe Name: PlugPlay Description: Enables a computer to recognize and adapt to hardware changes with little or no user input. Stopping or disabling this service will result in system instability. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe Name: PolicyAgent Description: Manages IP security policy and starts the ISAKMP/Oakley (IKE) and the IP security driver. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe Name: ProtectedStorage Description: Provides protected storage for sensitive data, such as private keys, to prevent access by unauthorized services, processes, or users. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe Name: RemoteRegistry Description: Enables remote users to modify registry settings on this computer. If this service is stopped, the registry can be modified only by users on this computer. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: RpcLocator Description: Manages the RPC name service database. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\locator.exe Name: RpcSs Description: Provides the endpoint mapper and other miscellaneous RPC services. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k rpcss Name: SamSs Description: Stores security information for local user accounts. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe Name: SAVScan Description: Handles Norton AntiVirus Auto-Protect Archive Scanning Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton AntiVirus\SAVScan.exe" Name: Schedule Description: Enables a user to configure and schedule automated tasks on this computer. If this service is stopped, these tasks will not be run at their scheduled times. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: seclogon Description: Enables starting processes under alternate credentials. If this service is stopped, this type of logon access will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SENS Description: Tracks system events such as Windows logon, network, and power events. Notifies COM+ Event System subscribers of these events. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SharedAccess Description: Provides network address translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion prevention services for a home or small office network. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: ShellHWDetection Description: Provides notifications for AutoPlay hardware events. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SimpTcp Description: Supports the following TCP/IP services: Character Generator, Daytime, Discard, Echo, and Quote of the Day. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\tcpsvcs.exe Name: SNDSrvc Description: Symantec Network Drivers Service Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SNDSrvc.exe" Name: SNMP Description: Includes agents that monitor the activity in network devices and report to the network console workstation. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\snmp.exe Name: SPBBCSvc Description: Symantec SPBBC Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SPBBC\SPBBCSvc.exe" Name: Spooler Description: Loads files to memory for later printing. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe Name: srservice Description: Performs system restore functions. To stop service, turn off System Restore from the System Restore tab in My Computer-Properties Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: SSDPSRV Description: Enables discovery of UPnP devices on your home network. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: stisvc Description: Provides image acquisition services for scanners and cameras. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc Name: StyleXPService Description: Startup Mode: Auto Run from: "C:\Program Files\TGTSoft\StyleXP\StyleXPService.exe" Name: Symantec Core LC Description: Symantec Core LC Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\CCPD-LC\symlcsvc.exe Name: TermService Description: Allows multiple users to be connected interactively to a machine as well as the display of desktops and applications to remote computers. The underpinning of Remote Desktop (including RD for Administrators), Fast User Switching, Remote Assistance, and Terminal Server. Startup Mode: Manual Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost -k DComLaunch Name: Themes Description: Provides user experience theme management. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: TrkWks Description: Maintains links between NTFS files within a computer or across computers in a network domain. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: W32Time Description: Maintains date and time synchronization on all clients and servers in the network. If this service is stopped, date and time synchronization will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: WebClient Description: Enables Windows-based programs to create, access, and modify Internet-based files. If this service is stopped, these functions will not be available. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService Name: winmgmt Description: Provides a common interface and object model to access management information about operating system, devices, applications and services. If this service is stopped, most Windows-based software will not function properly. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: wscsvc Description: Monitors system security settings and configurations. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: wuauserv Description: Enables the download and installation of Windows updates. If this service is disabled, this computer will not be able to use the Automatic Updates feature or the Windows Update Web site. Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs Name: WZCSVC Description: Provides automatic configuration for the 802.11 adapters Startup Mode: Auto Run from: C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs "Kelly" wrote: Hi, What is running in the background? Read the log file from here. Windows XP Startup Programs Tracker http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_u.htm#xp_util Other than that great start, check: Start/Run/Msconfig/Startup, your StartUp Folders and your runkeys. Good luck and keep us posted. In the meantime: Run Ad-Aware SE, Spybot and HijackThis: http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloads31.html Note: Update the first two programs, once installed, before running. Free Online Virus Scan http://housecall.trendmicro.com/hous...start_corp.asp -- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP) Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com " wrote in message ... my computer is running very slow. when i log on it takes about 5 mins befor i can do anything. when i can finaly use the machine the programs are either slow of crash. and alos when shutting down exploer stops responding. this all satrted when i installed norton systemworks, antivirs and internet security. i ahve a 80gb hard drive with 64% free space p4 3.2 and 1gb of ram. can anyone help me |
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Great feedback! )
-- All the Best, Kelly (MS-MVP) Troubleshooting Windows XP http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com "Malke" wrote in message ... wrote: Ihave got spyware program and have runn 3 virus scans using different programs and thery all are cleane Here are the startup programs: Norton Ghost 9.0 C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Agent\GhostTray.exe QD FastAndSafe C:\Program Files\Norton SystemWorks\Norton CleanSweep\QDCSFS.exe /scheduler Just to add to the good information you got from Kelly - you have way too much stuff running in the background. In particular, you've got two huge memory-resident programs running; i.e., CleanSweep and Norton Ghost. You will find it hard to find a tech who will recommend Norton products any more (including me) unless they work for a store that sells the software. You've got a lot of OEM diagnostics constantly running, too. Trim the HP/Compaq stuff. Why would you need a Synaptics touchpad diagnostic running? Not necessary. Malke -- MS MVP - Windows Shell/User www.elephantboycomputers.com In Memoriam - MVP Alex Nichol The world is diminished without him. |
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