Expert advice needed

rizla01

KillerWatt wrote: »

That sounds like a Netbook to me rather than a laptop (the screen size is what makes me think that), and Netbook's aren't the fastest bits of kit in the world (certainly slower than laptops when compared alongside each other, and miles slower than the desktop variant of the same spec).

256MB of RAM is just about enough to get XP working, but when you combine that with a processor that doesn't even have 3 zero's on the end and a hard disk drive that is probably off the Ark in terms of technology (again, the size is indicative that it is old school hardware) then it comes as no surprise that XP is running like a 3 legged asthmatic dog.

It was released with XP PRO but not sure about the SP3 upgrade.

KillerWatt

rizla01 wrote: »

It was released with XP PRO but not sure about the SP3 upgrade.

SP3 isn't the problem, your current hardware specs are the bottleneck.

Donnie

This probably cost well in excess of £1000 when new(prolly around 2003).

The manual is here.
It's entirely possible that Sony used Micro DIMM in this machine. So a 512 MB module can cost around £40. Easily fitted though. Examples here and here.

Use CPU-Z to check the exact configuration.

Brochure

Drivers and other info here

I have the OS disc should you need it.

rizla01

Ok.

Done lots and also erased a BHO (accident) relating toJava. Hope it doesn't matter.
Anyway, working a bit quicker now.

Here is the latest log.


Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 19:16:42, on 05/09/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\avastUI.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Hijackthis\HijackThis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast5] "C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\avastUI.exe" /nogui
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: Java Quick Starter (JavaQuickStarterService) - Sun Microsystems, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
--
End of file - 2444 bytes


Just noticed that the search indexer is still there although I stopped it using services.msc and then disabled it?

closed

still got these

C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe

ctfmon - control panel, regional and language options,languages, details, advanced, tick the Turn off advanced text services, ok

To speed up menu's, run regedit, browse to hkeycurrent user\control panel\desktop, and change menushowdelay from 400 to 20.

Disable JavaQuickStarterService (jqs.exe) - control panel, java,advanced, misc, untick java quick starter and place icon in tray, and untick everything under debugging

Disable machine debug manager(MDM.EXE) - IE, tools, internet otions, advanced, disable script debugging

these can be disabled in services.msc, assuming you don't use them

distributed link tracking, indexing,remote registry, ssdp discovery, webclient, , windows media player network sharing, tcp netbios (unless you need file sharing)

igfxtray isn't essential to be loaded at startup.

If you are happy with the classic windows look, you could also disable the themes service



Try this

http://www.pcwintech.com/cleanmem

If you don't plan doing any printing on it in the short term, you could disable the spooler service too.

Then reboot and post your peak and current commit from task manager before loading anything (IE etc), what's the speed and boot time like now?

rizla01

Superb assistance Donnie & Closer. Thanks.

I will be carrying out the mods over the next couple of days (time permitting).

Actual price originally was approx £1300 (Not a bd guess Donny. The brochure is a little exagerated and it only expects it's users to live for a max of 10 years. how sad.

The VAIO TR is not merely a machine, but also a partner for life.

The manual was very useful too.

rizla01

Sorry for the delay but here now are my commit charges for the lappy after doing all that was suggested.

Total = 151212

Peak = 171224

Is that good?

And FWIW here is the latest logfile

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 17:17:09, on 08/09/2010
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v8.00 (8.00.6001.18702)
Boot mode: Normal
Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\avastUI.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\HiJackThis\HiJackThis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://by150w.bay150.mail.live.com/default.aspx?wa=wsignin1.0
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast5] "C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\avastUI.exe" /nogui
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_89D8574934B26AC4.dll/cmsidewiki.html
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - AVAST Software - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast5\AvastSvc.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
--
End of file - 2570 bytes

NB. I stopped spooling sevice in control panel/printers but should I have deleted this from above?

C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe

closed

Good (because it is below 256MB)

Total = 151212

Peak = 171224

but could be better.

Just disable the spooler service, don't delete, re-enable if you ever need to print.

These can go

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Google Sidewiki... - res://C:\Program Files\Google\Google Toolbar\Component\GoogleToolbarDynamic_mui_en_89D8 574934B26AC4.dll/cmsidewiki.html

Indexer could be disabled too.

C:\WINDOWS\system32\SearchIndexer.exe

Should be booting and running fast now?

Donnie

Don't disable the Tea Timer entry if you are actually using it. Of course if you have already uninstalled SpyBot, then yes you can remove the Tea Timer entry.