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Slow computer and internet functions

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  • Windows XP
  • Computers
  • Task Manager
  • Internet
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August 14, 2014 10:05:37 AM

When on internet going through web pages, in a very short time, the PC starts running something in the background with Task Manager at 80-99% idle. This run goes on for a long time, at times 10 minutes or more keeping me from doing anything. I have tried many things: Defragmentation, Hardware cleanup, deleting unwanted programs, etc etc. I don't know what is running in the background that Task manager can not show. Any ideas?

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August 14, 2014 10:15:15 AM

Have you done a malware scan yet, If not download the free trial of malwarebytes and do a scan if it detects anything it will let you remove it.

download here: https://www.malwarebytes.org/
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August 14, 2014 10:18:50 AM

Yes, I run Symantec frequently with no problem. Still have the problem
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August 14, 2014 10:24:43 AM

If i was you then i would re install windows.
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August 14, 2014 10:25:53 AM

Also some antivirus programs may not detect malware so i would still recommend a scan with malwarebytes.
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August 14, 2014 10:47:40 AM

I may try this. Thanks for the tip.
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August 14, 2014 10:48:15 AM

No problem
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August 14, 2014 10:50:15 AM

Would the Malwarebyte.org interfere with Symantec?
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August 14, 2014 10:52:59 AM

Nope I run it with Bullguard and never have any problems.
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August 14, 2014 10:54:20 AM

Thanks
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