laptop slow...after about an hour

dick_turpin

does this sound familiar? My dell laptop runs fine for an hour or so then seems to go into slow mode. re-booting seems to cure it. looking at task manager the processor is obviously working at capacity even when it's not doing much! I have run malwarebytes and also system mechanic to de-clutter but I wonder if the cpu is on its way out?
Any help (at numpty level) appreciated.

Jnelhams

Backup your files, re-format hard drive and re-install your OS.

Windows is a bit of a clutterbug and overtime this can happen and a reinstall is the best cure.

aerostar

If it is fine for an hour or so then it may not be the "clutter" it could well be overheating, check that all the vents are clear and dust free, and don't use it as a laptop ! your clothes block the airvents making it heat up. The mainboard possibly has a feature that turns the speed down to prevent damaging the CPU due to over temperature.

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cpu's rarely are on their "way out", see which process is hogging the cpu in task manager.

Is this after a lid close or suspend?

post a hijackthis log, things like system mechanic are unlikely to make things faster

Jnelhams

It's possible it is overheating, but usually they just power off suddenly. However there could be a scheduled service kicking in such as a defrag, virus scan that is causing this to happen.

dick_turpin

if, for example I try and watch a you tube video it breaks up, with task manager showing 120,000k mem usage and plugin-container around 70 000k and 100% cpu usage!

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use ie instead of firefox

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2436849

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post your log here, with ram and commit charge and peak commit

IE is well out of date, uninstall searchqu toolbar, system mechanic

what is all the belkin software for - are you using a plugin usb wireless adapter?

reset your IE home and search page, it's been hijacked

install antivirus - http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

dick_turpin

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.4
Scan saved at 23:45:52, on 03/11/2012
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP3 (6.00.2900.5512)
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:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Belkin\F5D7051\WLService.exe
C:\Program Files\Belkin\F5D7051\WLanCfgG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\iolo\Common\Lib\ioloServiceManager.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamscheduler.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\KiesAirMessage.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_clipbook.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\dave\Desktop\HijackThis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://dts.search-results.com/sidebar.html?src=ssb&appid=390&systemid=406&sr=0
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.google.co.uk/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://dts.search-results.com/sr?src=ieb&appid=390&systemid=406&sr=0&q={searchTerms}
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page =
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = belkin54g:2
O2 - BHO: HP Print Enhancer - {0347C33E-8762-4905-BF09-768834316C61} - C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_printenhancer.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Searchqu Toolbar - {99079a25-328f-4bd4-be04-00955acaa0a7} - (no file)
O2 - BHO: URLRedirectionBHO - {B4F3A835-0E21-4959-BA22-42B3008E02FF} - C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office14\URLREDIR.DLL
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: HP Smart BHO Class - {FFFFFFFF-CF4E-4F2B-BDC2-0E72E116A856} - C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - !{99079a25-328f-4bd4-be04-00955acaa0a7} - (no file)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Broadcom Wireless Manager UI] C:\WINDOWS\system32\WLTRAY.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ROC_ROC_NT] "C:\Program Files\AVG Secure Search\ROC_ROC_NT.exe" / /PROMPT /CMPID=ROC_NT
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [KiesAirMessage] C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\KiesAirMessage.exe -startup
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-19\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'LOCAL SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-20\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'NETWORK SERVICE')
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office14\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Se&nd to OneNote - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office14\ONBttnIE.dll/105
O9 - Extra button: Show or hide HP Smart Web Printing - {DDE87865-83C5-48c4-8357-2F5B1AA84522} - C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Smart Web Printing\hpswp_BHO.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - C:\WINDOWS\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/V5Controls/en/x86/client/wuweb_site.cab?1348438790187
O16 - DPF: {C1F8FC10-E5DB-4112-9DBF-6C3FF728D4E3} (DellSystemLite.Scanner) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/DellSystemLite.CAB
O18 - Filter hijack: text/xml - {807573E5-5146-11D5-A672-00B0D022E945} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE14\MSOXMLMF.DLL
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Browseui preloader - {438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O22 - SharedTaskScheduler: Component Categories cache daemon - {8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\browseui.dll
O23 - Service: Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Driver (Belkin High-Speed Mode Wireless G USB Network Adapter Service) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Belkin\F5D7051\WLService.exe
O23 - Service: iolo System Service (ioloSystemService) - iolo technologies, LLC - C:\Program Files\iolo\Common\Lib\ioloServiceManager.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMScheduler - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamscheduler.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMService - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
O23 - Service: Mozilla Maintenance Service (MozillaMaintenance) - Mozilla Foundation - C:\Program Files\Mozilla Maintenance Service\maintenanceservice.exe
O23 - Service: Dell Wireless WLAN Tray Service (wltrysvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
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End of file - 5610 bytes

Commit Charge 262k total 4025k limit 406k peak
Memory 2087k total 1670k available 297k cache

Belkin is my wireless router
cant find searcqu to uninstall it, it doesn't show on the remove programs option.

closed

routers don't require software to be installed on the machine, if you aren't using a belkin wireless adapter, uninstall all the belkin software and delete the belkin proxy settings in IE, tools, internet options, connections, lan settings

http://deletemalware.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/how-to-remove-searchqu-uninstall-guide.html

uninstall AVG Secure Search

dick_turpin

Belkin uninstalled.
Can't find anything related to searchqu etc in the add ons.

How do i update IE?