help with slow dell desktop 512MB RAM

spannerzone

I've read that some dells of that vintage (Dimension 2400 and 3000) can sometimes be picky about mixing ram types.... while I've never had any issues a few forum postings suggest 'some' people have not had luck mixing newer faster DDR ram with the original older slower DDR ram.

I'd never heard of this issue until I looked into getting some DDR ram for a Dimension 2400 and 3000 recently.

I suspect that if you get decent branded ram like Crucial then you can mix speeds as you'd expect.... it might just be the cheaper ram that has higher densisty ram modules that don't mix well which has been the case in the past.

robmar0se

spannerzone wrote: »

I've read that some dells of that vintage (Dimension 2400 and 3000) can sometimes be picky about mixing ram types.... while I've never had any issues a few forum postings suggest 'some' people have not had luck mixing newer faster DDR ram with the original older slower DDR ram.

I'd never heard of this issue until I looked into getting some DDR ram for a Dimension 2400 and 3000 recently.

I suspect that if you get decent branded ram like Crucial then you can mix speeds as you'd expect.... it might just be the cheaper ram that has higher densisty ram modules that don't mix well which has been the case in the past.

Spannerzone does make a fair point about cheap RAM

Although I do have a Dell 2400 here, in situ, with PC3200 hynix RAM - and it is working! I would on the whole prefer to use better RAM - it relatively inexpensive these days, plus you can get branded RAM on ebay (provided you are careful) to get the right stuff relatively low cost -only £5 more than the cheapo.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crucial-CT12864Z40B-16TFY-1GB-DDR-PC-3200-/180718166257?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN&hash=item2a13a460f1

or here if you prefer PC2700 (and probably cheaper)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Crucial-1GB-DDR-333-CL2-5-184pin-pc2700-CT12864Z335-/150658665490?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN&hash=item2313f4cc12

ddoris

smos585 wrote: »

I believe that you are incorrect. PC3200 RAM is inchangeable with PC2700 (PC2100 not really available anymore). The Dell link is old and doesn't reflect current conditions.

If you look at Crucial's website (one of the best RAM suppliers you will see that they supply PC3200 & PC2700 guaranteed to fit)

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/listparts.aspx?model=Dimension%202400%20Series&Cat=RAM

PS I have fitted PC3200 RAM to the Dell 2400. Its fine.

Of course the crucial stuff will fit -"guaranteed to fit" - broken m/b otherwise !!!!!!!
Crucial stuff is guaranteed in so far as money back if it doesnt work. It may well not work.
Cpu-z will tell you what you have now - http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/cpu-z/1.58-setup-en.exe

robmar0se

ddoris wrote: »

Of course the crucial stuff will fit -"guaranteed to fit" - broken m/b otherwise !!!!!!!
Crucial stuff is guaranteed in so far as money back if it doesnt work. It may well not work.
Cpu-z will tell you what you have now - http://www.cpuid.com/downloads/cpu-z/1.58-setup-en.exe

Ddoris you are quite cynical...We use Crucial because they are one of, if not the best supplier of RAM. Their reputation in our experience is not misplaced. If what you said was true they wouldn't have the reputation they have. If you were employed in the industry, you would know that.

As you either don't know or don't trust others that contradict you here are the CPUz readings from a Dell 2400 - please check it out. This system is using both Nanya and Hynix PC3200.

CPU Caches Mainboard Memory SPD Graphics
Memory Slot Selection
Slot # l DDR
Module Size 256 Mbytes Correction None
Max Bandwidth PC3200 (200 MHz) Registered no
Manufacturer Nanya Technology Buffered no
Part Number NT256D64S88C0G-ST SPD Ext.
Serial Number 770C0793 week/year 25/05

Timings Table JEDEC #1 JEDEC #2
Frequency 166 MHz 200 MHz
CAS# Latency 2.5 3.0
RAS# to CAS# 3 3
RAS# Precharge 3 3
tRAS 7 8
tRC
Command Rate
Voltage 2.50 V 2.50 V

CPU-Z Version 1.58 Validate OK

CPU Caches Mainboard Motherboard Memory SPD Graphics About
Manufacturer Dell Computer Corp.
Model 0G1548 A00
Chipset Intel i845G Rev. Al
Southbridge Intel 82801DB (ICH4) Rev. 01
LPCIO SM5C LPC47M10x
BIOS Brand Dell Computer Corporation Version A05
Date 12/02/2003
Graphic Interface (no data)
CPU-Z Version 1.58 validate OK

ddoris

" If what you said was true they wouldn't . . . . "
What I said is true. Read it .

spannerzone

It's also possible that a BIOS firmware update may exist for the desktop, sometimes this can allow for better harware compatibilty.... I had this on my Dell Vostro 200 recently, I used Crucial for some more ram and it didn't work (3 sticks worked ok but not with 4th stick) so did a BIOS firmware update and memory then got detected correctly.

The BIOS update did not mention improved memory compatability but it worked nevertheless.

smos585

Hello DDoris, I thought that the purpose of these forums was to give best advice to the OP. If I was them at the moment I would be thoroughly confused by all the contrary opinions. I suggest that it is more important to consider the OP rather than use semantics to justify ones opinion.

robmar0se has proved that PC3200 is absolutely acceptable with Crucial, Hynix & Nanya RAM, on the Dell 2400 I know from my experience that Samsung and S3 and Transcend are fine too at 3200. I haven’t had any 2400’s that I can recall with either Kingston or Corsair RAM, but I would think these are fine too. If mixing 2700 & 3200, then as previously stated, the higher spec should go in slot 1.

In your original post you were quite categorical that PC3200 was incorrect, quite understandable if you were only looking at an out of date Dell infosheet. Hopefully you will be man enough to agree that PC3200 RAM with the right spec will be fine. PC2700 with the same spec is not wrong its just an option. We prefer branded rather than generic RAM.

I am guessing from your last post, that perhaps you don’t like the word “Fit”; is it because you are thinking of physical placement? Of course all DDR (2100, 2700. And 3200) have the same fitting, but this is semantics, as really what matters is “fit for purpose” – all 3 are fine if the right spec.

from Spannerzone - It's also possible that a BIOS firmware update may exist for the desktop, sometimes this can allow for better harware compatibilty.... I had this on my Dell Vostro 200 recently, I used Crucial for some more ram and it didn't work (3 sticks worked ok but not with 4th stick) so did a BIOS firmware update and memory then got detected correctly.

Good point, however the last BIOS update for the 2400 was A05 (2003); uf not already, it should be updated.

duh

Hi folks, thanks for taking the time to help me with this. Must say that following the advice from 'closed' my 8 yr old dell is running quite well although I'm waiting for the extra memory to drop through the post to see if I can get it running any better. I'm typing this from a sony vaio laptop which I picked up from the states and has slowed down terribly.

This is the hijack log
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 00:40:10, on 19/09/2011
Platform: Windows Vista SP1 (WinNT 6.00.1905)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6001.18602)
Boot mode: Normal
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C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exe
C:\Windows\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 3\VAIOUpdt.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe
C:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exe
C:\Windows\System32\igfxpers.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\ISB Utility\ISBMgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Center Access Bar\VCAB.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO PC Wireless LAN Wizard\AutoLaunchWLASU.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\ApMsgFwd.exe
C:\Windows\system32\igfxsrvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1218827231\ee\aolsoftware.exe
C:\Windows\WindowsMobile\wmdSync.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\avp.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\Network Utility\LANUtil.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\wmpnscfg.exe
C:\DDI\AOLICON.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Service Utility\VAIO-SUTOOL.exe
C:\Windows\ehome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Windows\System32\mobsync.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Windows\system32\conime.exe
C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\klwtblfs.exe
C:\Users\Anand\Desktop\HijackThis.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jucheck.exe
C:\Program Files\Apple Software Update\SoftwareUpdate.exe
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R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
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O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: IEVkbdBHO - {59273AB4-E7D3-40F9-A1A8-6FA9CCA1862C} - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\ievkbd.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: link filter bho - {E33CF602-D945-461A-83F0-819F76A199F8} - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\klwtbbho.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Defender] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exe -hide
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RtHDVCpl] RtHDVCpl.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IgfxTray] C:\Windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Persistence] C:\Windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ISBMgr.exe] "C:\Program Files\Sony\ISB Utility\ISBMgr.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VAIO Center Access Bar] "c:\program files\sony\VAIO Center Access Bar\VCAB.exe" 1
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O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Corel Photo Downloader] C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Snapfire\Corel PhotoDownloader.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VAIOSurvey] C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Survey\Vista VAIO Survey.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1218827231\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Mobile-based device management] %windir%\WindowsMobile\wmdSync.exe
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O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVP] "C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\avp.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
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O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NSUFloatingUI] "C:\Program Files\Sony\Network Utility\LANUtil.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ehTray.exe] C:\Windows\ehome\ehTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [Sidebar] %ProgramFiles%\Windows Sidebar\Sidebar.exe /detectMem (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
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O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
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O16 - DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/2008.10.10_v5.5.8/FacebookPhotoUploader5.cab
O16 - DPF: {2665693B-C4F3-434B-83DB-7574CF50C8B7} (Kaspersky License Finder) - http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/downloads/misc/kasperskylicensefinder.cab
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O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~1\KASPER~1\KASPER~1\kloehk.dll
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O23 - Service: AOL Connectivity Service (AOL ACS) - AOL LLC - C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\ACS\AOLAcsd.exe
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Service (AVP) - Kaspersky Lab ZAO - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\avp.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\1150\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: MSCSPTISRV - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\MSCSPTISRV.exe
O23 - Service: NSUService - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\Network Utility\NSUService.exe
O23 - Service: PACSPTISVR - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\PACSPTISVR.exe
O23 - Service: QuickBooks Database Manager Service (QBCFMonitorService) - Intuit - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBCFMonitorService.exe
O23 - Service: Intuit QuickBooks FCS (QBFCService) - Intuit Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\FCS\Intuit.QuickBooks.FCS.exe
O23 - Service: Sony SPTI Service (SPTISRV) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\AVLib\SPTISRV.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment TV Device Arbitration Service - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment Platform\VzCs\VzHardwareResourceManager\VzHardwareResourceManager.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Event Service - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Event Service\VESMgr.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-AppServer) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\VMISrv.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-HTTP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Gateway Server (VAIOMediaPlatform-Mobile-Gateway) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\VmGateway.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Content Collection (VAIOMediaPlatform-UCLS-AppServer) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\UCLS.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Content Collection (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-UCLS-HTTP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Content Collection (UPnP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-UCLS-UPnP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\UPnPFramework.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager (VcmIAlzMgr) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VCM Intelligent Analyzing Manager\VcmIAlzMgr.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface (VcmXmlIfHelper) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VcmXml\VcmXmlIfHelper.exe
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O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment Database Service (VzCdbSvc) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment Platform\VzCdb\VzCdbSvc.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Entertainment File Import Service (VzFw) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment Platform\VzCdb\VzFw.exe
O23 - Service: XAudioService - Conexant Systems, Inc. - C:\Windows\system32\DRIVERS\xaudio.exe
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End of file - 11747 bytes

Physical memory 1000, cached 200, free 3

Thanks for your help again..much appreciated.
Andy

closed

following the sticky should help - especially disabling windows defender, replacing kaspersky with avast free, update IE, run startuplite, uninstall aol, if low on ram install cleanmem

What does the xp log look like now, and what is the commit charge

The best way of cleaning up a slow or badly infected machine is to backup all your data to an external drive, and do a factory restore using the factory restore partition (see manual or manufacturers website) or Windows disc. The alternative is to do it manually as follows (the list may look daunting, but should take less than an hour of effort (apart from virus scans)) :-

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Unless you need them running all the time, use the startup tab in msconfig to disable these items from running at startup (they can always be run manually if needed)

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HostManager] C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\1218827231\ee\AOLSoftware.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_07\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Windows Mobile-based device management] %windir%\WindowsMobile\wmdSync.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe ARM] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\ARM\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [HotKeysCmds] C:\Windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [WindowsWelcomeCenter] rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WMPNSCFG] C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player\WMPNSCFG.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AOL DDI.lnk = C:\DDI\AOLICON.exe

O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: QuickBooks Update Agent.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Intuit\QuickBooks\QBUpdate\qbupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Corel Photo Downloader] C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Snapfire\Corel PhotoDownloader.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VAIOSurvey] C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Survey\Vista VAIO Survey.exe

This is a general guide on cleaning up infections and speeding up pc's https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

If you haven't all ready done it, Install Malwarebytes and do a FULL (not quick) scan (after updating it), fix anything found before closing, otherwise you'll have to do it all over again. You may get prompted asking if you want to run the free 14 day trial during install, I suggest you decline this offer, as it will slow things down. If anything was found reboot the machine before continuing. http://www.filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/

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Install and run ccleaner (untick the google toolbar during the install). Untick the "windows log files" box, under the system heading before cleaning. Also Tick the java cache tick box under CCleaner, applications, internet to wipe the java cache which sometimes hides infections. http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/slim

Install and run startuplite, accept suggested changes - http://www.malwarebytes.org/StartUpLite.exe

Click the java icon in control panel, updates, untick check for updates

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Using Hijackthis, tick and fix these entries

O16 - DPF: {02CF1781-EA91-4FA5-A200-646E8241987C} (VaioInfo.CMClass) - http://esupport.sony.com/VaioInfo.CAB
O16 - DPF: {0CCA191D-13A6-4E29-B746-314DEE697D83} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/...oUploader5.cab
O16 - DPF: {2665693B-C4F3-434B-83DB-7574CF50C8B7} (Kaspersky License Finder) - http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/downloads...ensefinder.cab
O16 - DPF: {8100D56A-5661-482C-BEE8-AFECE305D968} (Facebook Photo Uploader 5 Control) - http://upload.facebook.com/controls/...Uploader55.cab
O16 - DPF: {E2883E8F-472F-4FB0-9522-AC9BF37916A7} - http://platformdl.adobe.com/NOS/getPlusPlus/1.6/gp.cab


O2 - BHO: (no name) - {02478D38-C3F9-4efb-9B51-7695ECA05670} - (no file)

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Disable (vista/W7) or uninstall (XP) Windows Defender. To disable windows defender on vista or windows 7 - from the start menu, windows defender, tools, options, untick use real-time protection, under administrator options, untick use windows defender and untick allow everyone to use windows defender, click save to save settings. XP users can either do this or preferably uninstall it in control panel instead.

Unless you use media sharing across the network, disable it in media player, library, media sharing, or options media sharing, untick find and share media

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If you want a speedy machine, Use windows firewall and replace your antivirus and security software with avast 6 free - (a fast and lightweight virus scanner with good detection rates) http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download :

This is a list of (or remnants of) security software evident in your log, you may wish to uninstall these in Control Panel (add/remove programs or programs/features) to keep your PC running smoothly, too much overlapping or bloated security or useless tuning software can have a drastic effect on performance - always leave one resident scanner running (eg avast/avira etc)

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C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\avp.exe
C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\klwtblfs.exe
O2 - BHO: IEVkbdBHO - {59273AB4-E7D3-40F9-A1A8-6FA9CCA1862C} - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\ievkbd.dll
O2 - BHO: link filter bho - {E33CF602-D945-461A-83F0-819F76A199F8} - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\klwtbbho.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVP] "C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\avp.exe"
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Anti-Banner - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\ie_banner_deny.htm
O9 - Extra button: &Virtual Keyboard - {4248FE82-7FCB-46AC-B270-339F08212110} - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\klwtbbho.dll
O9 - Extra button: URLs c&heck - {CCF151D8-D089-449F-A5A4-D9909053F20F} - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\klwtbbho.dll
O16 - DPF: {2665693B-C4F3-434B-83DB-7574CF50C8B7} (Kaspersky License Finder) - http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/downloads...ensefinder.cab
O23 - Service: Kaspersky Anti-Virus Service (AVP) - Kaspersky Lab ZAO - C:\Program Files\Kaspersky Lab\Kaspersky Internet Security 2011\avp.exe

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Run Windows update, Internet explorer is out of date

Run Windows update, Vista service pack is out of date


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start, run, msconfig, select services tab, disable these services UNLESS you use them. (make a note of any services you disable,if you have any problems related to these services subsequently, simply re-enable them)

SSDP Discovery Service
Remote Registry
WebClient
Distributed Link Tracking Client

Also disable these services if you don't use them by running msconfig, services tab (or uninstall the underlying software)

O23 - Service: VAIO Media Integrated Server (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-IntegratedServer-HTTP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\SV_Httpd.exe
O23 - Service: VAIO Media Content Collection (HTTP) (VAIOMediaPlatform-UCLS-HTTP) - Sony Corporation - C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Media Integrated Server\Platform\SV_Httpd.exe

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If you don't use quickbooks, either uninstall it, or set the services to manual or disabled.

When you've done all that, post a fresh hijackthis log and any logs of infections

duh

thanks very much closed. You must be fed up of newbies like me! Yes, I'm going through the guide and will work my way through it and your advice above.
This is a 1gb RAM model but is so awfully slow now.
I've done the ctl alt del thingy but am unable to pick up the commit charge total and peak. All that i can see is physical and kernel memory and some bits of information on system (handles/ threads/ processes/ up time and page file).