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Laptop slow
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the version of windows you have is fully patched and the log seems clear
there are a lot of things running on startup like
C:\Program Files\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
that are not needed.
if you download Spybot and turn on Advanced mode there is a startup manager under Tools
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
when you highlight an item it shows what it is and if it is needed (you may have to drag the bar over to the left to read it properly) if it is not need you can untick the box. do this for each item on the list. then reboot
If you find that anything is required later you can go back into tools and just re-tick that itemEx forum ambassador
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Thanks, I'll check that.....you're near me too!0
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I know....pop round and help me do it
lol
this page shows the start up manager
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/howto/startup.html
if you look at the right hand side below the box with the red circle there is a yellow box filled with dots and with a black arrow pointing left, that is the bit that you need to drag over a bit to get the start up infoEx forum ambassador
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1) google it
2) If you dont know how to use HiJackthis then DONT use it... you can really screw up your comp if you dont know (and you clearly dont by your post) how to use it.
sorry if it that sounded abrupt, im very tired and cant be bothered typing much :P0
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