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pc running slow

hiya all ..my pc,s started to run really slow and im getting lots of adverts and pop ups starting while im browsing especially from .akamaihd.net..any ideas on how to clean my pc
cheers

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  • WTFH
    WTFH Posts: 2,266 Forumite
    What PC, what operating system, what browser, what anti virus?
    1. Have you tried to Google the answer?
    2. If you were in the other person's shoes, how would you react?
    3. Do you want a quick answer or better understanding?
  • WTFH
    WTFH Posts: 2,266 Forumite
    Alternatively, the first hit when you google akamaihd is about how to remove it:

    http://malwaretips.com/blogs/rvzr-a-akamaihd-net-virus/
    1. Have you tried to Google the answer?
    2. If you were in the other person's shoes, how would you react?
    3. Do you want a quick answer or better understanding?
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