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Computer slow to respond/"not responding" [Solved]

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Your logs appear to indicate that your system is clean. :thumbup: Please temporarily disable your real-time security programs before carrying out the following cleanup procedure. Be sure to re-enable them after the process is complete.

Also, before leaving, please post one last reply confirming your machine is in proper working order so that we may close the thread.

  • Uninstalling ComboFix

    • Click Start > Run (or WindowsKey + R)
    • In the Run box, type combofix /uninstall and then click OK.
    • A window should pop up shortly after saying that ComboFix has been uninstalled.
  • OTL Cleanup

    • Start OTL.exe.
    • Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot.
    • On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button.
    • Click Yes at the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.
  • Other information you should know before you leave:

    SpywareBlaster
    • If you ever use Internet Explorer, SpywareBlaster provides excellent additional protection.
    • SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based spyware and other potentially unwanted programs.
    • Download it for free here.
    Web of Trust
    • WOT is a browsing tool that helps you determine the safety of unknown websites.
    • It places color-coded symbols next to URLs.
    • Green - Go
    • Yellow - Caution
    • Red - Stop
  • You can download it here.
Secunia Online Software Inspector
  • This is a nice little Java applet that will determine if any software on your computer is out of date.
  • Check it out here.
Other tips
  • Please go here for more valuable security tips.
It appears my machine is in proper working order so you we may close the thread. Thanks for all your help, mrp. I appreciate it very much. :D ###

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