Strange PC Slowness after virus?

Will_49 · Nov 13, 2017

So I recently removed a virus from one of my rigs, and it is now running slightly slower than before. It is specifically noticeable when performing tasks like opening Chrome. It used to be instant, but now it takes about a second. Anyway, this is one of my more expensive rigs and I am becoming very worried. Any and all help is highly appreciated.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 13, 2017

Scan with Zemana just to make sure it's clear :
https://www.zemana.com/en-US/download

Will_49 · Nov 13, 2017

Everything checks out clear.

SoggyTissue · Nov 13, 2017

imo you should delete chrome and re-install. probably an addon embedded itself and when you start up the broswer, its loading.

use superantispyware and/or malwarebytes, spybot s&d to remove other nasties av wont look for.

Dark Lord of Tech · Nov 13, 2017

Zemana is better those scanners , sometimes only a backup and reinstall helps as a last resort of course.

Will_49 · Nov 13, 2017

Do you mean a reinstall of Windows 10?

jgustin7b · Dec 8, 2017

Imo I agree with sr71, you should reinstall windows 10 as a last resort. Just be sure to have a backup. If you don’t have any backup devices, just get a small hdd for cheap if needed.

androbourne · Dec 8, 2017

I'd say it's a bit early to recommend a Windows reload... I'm a systems\network engineer and remove viruses quite often.

Just because you ran a malware scan doesn't mean it found all spyware or viruses and same for the other programs. There is not just one program to find everything.

Please run the following programs.

Run Malwarebytes
https://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/
Run CCleaner (both cleaner and registry scanner)
https://filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
Run Spybot Search and Destroy
https://filehippo.com/download_spybot_search_destroy/
Run Junkware remove Tool
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/junkware-removal-tool/
Run Adwware removal tool
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/

Last case scenario run ComboFix
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/combofix/

If you are still expericing issues after running all those tools. Then you have a larger issue and I'd suggest a Windows reinstallation.

jgustin7b · Dec 8, 2017

I did say “last resort” in my previous comment. But if you are a professional in the area, then I would recommend your strategies. I’m only a freelance forum supporter.

androbourne · Dec 8, 2017

Wasn't a shout out to you about a wrong suggestion or anything. Was just saying lets look into it a little more before recommending a reload is all.

jgustin7b · Dec 8, 2017

Agreed.

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