All of a sudden computer is running considerably slow

Where would I start to find what might be causing this. Haven't downloaded anything new recently…have no I idea where to start!

Will you please download and run Everest 2.20 (free)
It will give you a read-out of Temperatures and voltages which could be useful information to us in diagnosing the present situation.

Download Everest 2.20 here for free: http://majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

After download, Select to Run Everest 2.20
Then in the Everest 2.20 panel, Navigate to - Computer - Sensors
Create a Quick Report in Plain Text

Include the Quick Report - Sensors in your next reply.

Not exactly sure what I am supposed to download…it says that they have dicontinued the free edition. Am I looking in the wrong place?

Hi tdodd00,

Yes, Everest 2.20 is a discontinued (old) version of this system inventory tool, but is still useful in providing hardware information.
For your system, we are interested in: voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures.
I just checked the download at MajorGeeks which worked just fine from the link I provided above.
Or it is also available at filehippo.com and dozens of less common mirror sites.

If you are not happy with Everest 2.20, then consider using Speedfan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
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You state that your machine "suddenly" began functioning "slower".
By your statement, you ruled out recent downloads as a potential cause.

Likely causes of this kind of problem include:

• Malware infection
• New software, application software failed installation or conflict
• Too many applications and processes running from Start Menu and/or in background
• New Hardware conflict
• Driver corruption
• Missing or corrupted operating system files
• Hard Drive too full (not sufficient Free Space)
• Hard Drive imminent failure (bad physical sectors)
• Memory (RAM) failure
• HEAT caused by fan-failure, airflow blockage(dust bunnies), TIM failure
• Failing capacitors (bulge/leak)
• loose-failing connectors to Mobo and components
• Power Supply Failure

Because HEAT can be a root cause of many of the above, and can cause permanent damage, and is often easily reversible, I'm suggesting that you first determine if a HEAT problem exists before advancing to investigate any of the other listed problem sources.

Best Regards

Ran the Speedfan. These were the readings Win9x:NO 64Bit:NO GiveIO:YES SpeedFan:YES I/O properly initialized Linked ISA BUS at $0290 Linked Intel 82801FB ICH6 SMBUS at $E8A0 Scanning ISA BUS at $0290… Scanning Intel SMBus at $E8A0… Found ST380013AS on AdvSMART End of detection Which of course means absolutely nothing to me. Is there some other info I should be looking for?

Select the "Readings" (tab) View the reported Fan RPM's View the reported Temperatures View the reported voltages. Copy the information (pencil and paper) then post it in your next reply. Option: take a screen shot and upload as attached file.

What I posted last was all that it says on the Reading Tab…nothing says Fan RPM's, temps or voltages. Not sure what I am supposed to do to get the readings you are asking for.

Here's a screen shot of when SpeedFan initially boots. It displays an additional panel for information. "Close" that panel, and the FanRPM, Temps, and Voltage should be displayed underneath. 📎Speedfan_freshly_booted.jpg

The only thing it says when I close the other screen is: HD055C

HD0 is your primary active Hard Drive /or Partition (contains your Master Boot Record and your C:\ complete with the operating system)
55°C is too hot for a Hard Drive and can indicate problems, including likely heat problems in other components that may not have physical sensors fro Temperatures.

We'll need a whole lot more information about your machine to proceed.
Plus, I would prefer to get the Sensors Report from Everest, as it will provide comparison and maybe additional information.
Give it another try to download install Everest 2.20
Allow Everest to run
Select Computer
Select Sensors
Use the File command at the top to save Sensors Report as Plain Text.
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Next, let's gather a bunch of information all at once…


Please Run the PCPitstop.com OverDrive Full Tests

Here's how:

You must use your Internet Explorer for this procedure. (doesn't work so well in Firefox or others)

Go to: http://www.pcpitstop.com
Click on "Free Computer Check-up" listed below PC Pitstop OverDrive
In the User Login - Click on "Sign up FREE!"
You'll need to submit a valid email address and create your own password, then click - Create Account(button)

Now enter your email address and password to Log in, Select - Scan this system Now!(button)
You will then be asked to download an ActiveX component and allow it to install.
It is safe and does not compromise your privacy.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the ActiveX and to allow the Full Tests to be run on your machine.

The Full Tests take about 2 1/2 - 3 minutes on most machines.
When complete, a Results - Summary - Recommended Fixes will be displayed.

Please post the URL internet address from your Results, back here into this Topic Thread so that we can review the configuration and present performance levels of your machine.

Note: During the graphics 2D and graphics 3D testing, your screen will display some rapidly moving objects.
If you are sensitive to visual flashing, it may cause dizziness. Therefore, look away from the screen during that portion of the testing.

After reviewing the results we will be more informed and may be able to provide better recommendations for you to work towards improving your machine's performance.

Best Regards

okay, WHAT exactly am I supposed to be downloading. Everything I click on is Spyware…I am not finding this Everest 2.0 on the link provided.

Well, if that is the case then "more than likely" you are dealing with a browser hijack and/or other malware infection. ( in addition to any hardware/system issues that may exist)

First order of business, at this time, is to post over into our Infections Removal Forum.

read here
post here

Come back here to this Topic Thread once you have completed in Spyware/Malware Virus Removal

Best Regards

Completed the report and posted here. Was told it looks okay.

Hello Again Doug

tdodd00 <– Hijackthis log looks fine but HJT its so outdated we dont use it much anymore, I am having him run some scans and we can go from there

Please Run the PCPitstop.com OverDrive Full Tests

Here's how:

You must use your Internet Explorer for this procedure. (doesn't work so well in Firefox or others)

Go to: http://www.pcpitstop.com
Click on "Free Computer Check-up" listed below PC Pitstop OverDrive
In the User Login - Click on "Sign up FREE!"
You'll need to submit a valid email address and create your own password, then click - Create Account(button)

Now enter your email address and password to Log in, Select - Scan this system Now!(button)
You will then be asked to download an ActiveX component and allow it to install.
It is safe and does not compromise your privacy.
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the ActiveX and to allow the Full Tests to be run on your machine.

The Full Tests take about 2 1/2 - 3 minutes on most machines.
When complete, a Results - Summary - Recommended Fixes will be displayed.

Please post the URL internet address from your Results, back here into this Topic Thread so that we can review the configuration and present performance levels of your machine.

Note: During the graphics 2D and graphics 3D testing, your screen will display some rapidly moving objects.
If you are sensitive to visual flashing, it may cause dizziness. Therefore, look away from the screen during that portion of the testing.

After reviewing the results we will be more informed and may be able to provide better recommendations for you to work towards improving your machine's performance.

Best Regards