Posted: 6/14/2015 10:55:27 AM EDT
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When I start using my computer, it slows WAY down. I'll open a new window in Chrome or start Word, and it takes 15-20 seconds or longer for the new window to open.
BitDefender and Malwarebytes say there's no infection. Task Manager tells me that my memory is almost 100% used; sometimes it actually maxes out. I have 2 gigabytes of memory. It tells me also that there are only the 1-2 programs I'm currently using. These are usually Word and Chrome. This will continue for about 5 to 10 minutes, then the memory usage drops off and I'm able to use the computer normally. 
It does this when I have shut it off at the prior usage, and frequently does it when I put it to sleep for a long time (6-8 hours). It doesn't seem to do it when I simply log off and back on a few hours later. Why is it doing this and what can I do about it? |
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You need more RAM. The slow down is as the system loads what it needs into memory and when it runs out, it goes to the swap file. I'm going to guess that the sleep for long time symptom is that it's actually hibernating and everything is being loaded to memory again.
Chrome is memory intensive. You should also get a SSD while you are at it with the upgrades. |
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You need more RAM. The slow down is as the system loads what it needs into memory and when it runs out, it goes to the swap file. I'm going to guess that the sleep for long time symptom is that it's actually hibernating and everything is being loaded to memory again. Chrome is memory intensive. You should also get a SSD while you are at it with the upgrades. Is there any way I can ID my RAM without opening the case? |
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Problem is that when I got the computer it ran just fine. It's an older 'repurposed' machine. It didn't start this behavior until a month after I got it. So most likely you installed something/turned on a feature/something at that 1 month mark that does heavy background work. Sort your processes by memory usage and see what is taking it up. |
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Make life simple,
Start with windows start up in task manager, and list what you have loading at windows start up, Next go to process in task manager, and list what process are loaded. Lastly, go to windows installed programs and list what programs you have installed. Knowing these, we can give you hand cleaning up the machines software. Bluntly, if you have not gone through the machine to check for bloatware/crap-ware loaded that is not needed and slowing down the machine, bank that its the problem at hand. Also, CC cleaner is very good around removing old registries in the system that are not longer needed as well. |
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Quoted: If Malwarebytes and Bitdefender come up clean do a clean install of IOBits and start throwing the crapware overboard. It's also a good idea to look at the event logs, they can be telling, especially for disk problems Better yet, reinstall windows. |
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IOBits "is" malware, please don't do this. Quoted:
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If Malwarebytes and Bitdefender come up clean do a clean install of IOBits and start throwing the crapware overboard. It's also a good idea to look at the event logs, they can be telling, especially for disk problems Better yet, reinstall windows. It ain't if you do a clean install, if you don't youll get crapware |
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Quoted: It ain't if you do a clean install, if you don't youll get crapware Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: If Malwarebytes and Bitdefender come up clean do a clean install of IOBits and start throwing the crapware overboard. It's also a good idea to look at the event logs, they can be telling, especially for disk problems Better yet, reinstall windows. It ain't if you do a clean install, if you don't youll get crapware You have to remember, most people in here asking for help don't know to look for the addons that companies like IO-Bit offer in their products. You are inviting them to basically infect their computers with malware and pups just by suggesting the solution. I personally will not use or recommend any product from a company that practices these tactics. Same with AV companies that bundle Pups and malware such as AVG, why would I trust a product from a company that thinks this is OK? |
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You have to remember, most people in here asking for help don't know to look for the addons that companies like IO-Bit offer in their products. You are inviting them to basically infect their computers with malware and pups just by suggesting the solution. I personally will not use or recommend any product from a company that practices these tactics. Same with AV companies that bundle Pups and malware such as AVG, why would I trust a product from a company that thinks this is OK? Quoted:
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If Malwarebytes and Bitdefender come up clean do a clean install of IOBits and start throwing the crapware overboard. It's also a good idea to look at the event logs, they can be telling, especially for disk problems Better yet, reinstall windows. It ain't if you do a clean install, if you don't youll get crapware You have to remember, most people in here asking for help don't know to look for the addons that companies like IO-Bit offer in their products. You are inviting them to basically infect their computers with malware and pups just by suggesting the solution. I personally will not use or recommend any product from a company that practices these tactics. Same with AV companies that bundle Pups and malware such as AVG, why would I trust a product from a company that thinks this is OK? Just for the record, the latest dowload of IOBits Uninstaller from Major Geeks has no crapware addons. He'll be fine using it. |