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Computer Takes 10 Mins To Load Up!

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I *think* its a spyware problem because if I run Ad Aware the computer loads up normally next time. Couple of days later the same thing happens.

I don't think I use any dodgy sites. Don't know if my brother does. (Probably :mad: )

The computer loads up as if it has very little memory. The POST(?) thingie at the beginning is ok. Then as soon as Windows starts up it takes F O R E V E R. Once it has fully loaded, ten minutes later, it goes fine, as if there wasn't a problem in the first place.

Does anyone have any ideas?

(Other than locking my bedroom door)

Cheers xxx

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  • LincsLad_3
    LincsLad_3 Posts: 611 Forumite
    Try installing Spyware Blaster which should prevent the installation of the stuff that Adaware keeps removing !
  • Toxteth_OGrady
    Toxteth_OGrady Posts: 3,958 Forumite
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    Download Bootvis. It's a Microsoft tool that will show you which start-up app/process/service is causing the delay.

    Also run Adaware in safe mode.

    :cool:

    TOG
    604!
  • sra
    sra Posts: 4,676 Forumite
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    If you look through the techie faq and the rest of the techie board you will see the same suggestions coming up again and again.

    you can also try ms anti-spyware
    and ccleaner to get rid of the junk


    something I did recently was start to empty my pre-fetch folder regularly which seems to speed start-up
  • Paul_Varjak
    Paul_Varjak Posts: 4,627 Forumite
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    If you get this sort of problem, try disabling System Restore, then running your anti-spyware then re-enabling System Restore.

    Doing this will enable your anti-spyware to remove spyware from restore points, which is probably from where the spyware keeps reinstalling itself!
  • Katgoddess
    Katgoddess Posts: 1,821 Forumite
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    I already have the free version of Spy Blaster but did not realise it doesn't auto update. Have done that now.

    I have downloaded Bootvis, hopefully next time it happens, it can tell me whats wrong.

    I have now emptied my pre fetch folder.

    Cheers everyone, don't know if it will all work. I'll just have to wait and see.

    :)
  • andy88_2
    andy88_2 Posts: 3,676 Forumite
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    When did you last defragment the disk?

    Or totally delete Temporary Internet Files?
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