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My main PC is a very powerful one, but it is being borrowed by a friend who needs it because his PC is out of order. I'm not gonna get it back in basically 2 months. Until then, I have to settle with my VERY FIRST computer that I made so long ago I don't even remember which year I made it in. I can live life without heavy gaming, but I can't live without the internet. I had no choice. It is the one I am using right now, and it has an NVidia Geforce GT 610, an Intel Core i3 540 (No overclocks, stock cooler), a 250 GB HDD Drive, and an Intel DH55TC Motherboard. It kicked ass back in the time and was able to suit my needs. Now, it still works, but has many problems.

 

1) When open up task manager, disk usage is always at 100% or near. It never gets below 95%.

 

2) I think this problem is realated with problem 1. It randomly lags and stutters every few minutes or so.

 

3) I mainly don't do gaming, just browsing the internet. There is this annoying virus that takes over google chrome and doesn't allow me to use google. It always gets replaced with Yahoo! search engine. I tried chaning settings, removing all extensions, reinstalling chrome, and still nothing.

 

4) It is so slow that I can't even use windows explorer without crashing or lagging. Yes, it is VERY old, but it was never this unusual. EVER.

 

Before you ask, I'm gonna make it clear.

I installed all drivers

I tried reinstalling windows

I also tried replacing some other hardware. I had extra ram and tried replacing each stick and testing it one by one, didn't work. I had another cpu cooler, didn't work.(I thought it was thermal throttling, since it was reaching 77 degrees celsius on the stock cooler. Then I applied a new batch of thermal paste which made temperatures better by 26 degrees.) I even tried an SSD, which actually only improved performance by making windows boot up easily. All problems still exist.

 

Yes, I know, it is detailed, and most of you will say to just get a better PC or just get mine from my friend's back. I would've by now, but if a situation comes up where my main PC becomes out of order or is needed by someone else, I have to settle for this one. I'm short on cash to buy a new PC. Please help me out. I don't care if you guys don't know all answers. Even some tips would be appreciated.

 

Thanks i advance.

It is said that an Italian dies every time Spaghetti is broken.

That's why I break mine twice.

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1 minute ago, TheRandomness said:

Said virus is a program. Go to the Uninstall Programs menu thing and look for anything strange, then uninstall that.

Tried that. Didn't work. I also tried using other browsers, and the problem isn't there. It seems targeted on chrome.

It is said that an Italian dies every time Spaghetti is broken.

That's why I break mine twice.

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1 minute ago, THE PC GAMER said:

Tried that. Didn't work. I also tried using other browsers, and the problem isn't there. It seems targeted on chrome.

You said you reinstalled Windows, right? Well, you obviously haven't because you still have this issue xD

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Emergency!!! Reinstall windows right now!!!! ? ? ?

 

 

 

Seriously though do it.. on the ssd get a fresh install of windows.

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Corsair H115i 280mm AIO

Corsair 400c Case

Corsair RM1000i

 

Backup/Older/Toys:

Intel i3 6100 @4.6ghz 1.52v

Asrock B150M Pro4/Hyper

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Thermaltake Water 3.0 360mm AIO 

inWin 303 case

 

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Thermaltake Matrix case (modded)

 

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Just now, THE PC GAMER said:

Tried that. Didn't work. I also tried using other browsers, and the problem isn't there. It seems targeted on chrome.

Download the free version of MalwareBytes, and a piece of free software called ADWCleaner. MalwareBytes is an anti-malware program, ADWCleaner gets rid of adware (which I think is what has infected Chrome). Run full system scans with both (one after the other).

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I am not a professional. I am not an expert. I am just a smartass. Don't try and blame me if you break something when acting upon my advice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First you are going to want to get malwarebytez to start off ~ https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/

Install MWB

 

Second get tweaking windows repair ~ http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/windows_repair_all_in_one.html

 

Installer or portable which ever you prefer

 

launch tweaking then use the button to boot to safe mode.

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Just now, RS2007GOD said:

Emergency!!! Reinstall windows right now!!!! ? ? ?

 

 

 

Seriously though do it.. on the ssd get a fresh install of windows.

I tried it, but it did nothing. I'm considering that if all else fails I'll just downgrade to windows 7.

 

1 minute ago, ThinkWithPortals said:

Download the free version of MalwareBytes, and a piece of free software called ADWCleaner. MalwareBytes is an anti-malware program, ADWCleaner gets rid of adware (which I think is what has infected Chrome). Run full system scans with both (one after the other).

Thanks. Will try and reply when done full scan.

It is said that an Italian dies every time Spaghetti is broken.

That's why I break mine twice.

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1 minute ago, IcyIsaac said:

First you are going to want to get malwarebytez to start off ~ https://www.malwarebytes.com/mwb-download/

Install MWB

 

Second get tweaking windows repair ~ http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/windows_repair_all_in_one.html

 

Installer or portable which ever you prefer

 

launch tweaking then use the button to boot to safe mode.

Will do. Thanks guys!

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That's why I break mine twice.

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I guess it was TLDR as I didn't see the part u said u reinstalled windows already. If you done that it can't be a virus and must be hardware related. Or it could be installing windows updates. That will take hours on a slow machine 

Main system:

i7 6700k @4.8ghz 1.45v

ROG Maximus Hero VIII

Gigabyte G1 980ti Sli @1500 ghz

Samsung 950 pro 512gb

16gb G.Skill Ripjawz V @3400mhz 

Corsair H115i 280mm AIO

Corsair 400c Case

Corsair RM1000i

 

Backup/Older/Toys:

Intel i3 6100 @4.6ghz 1.52v

Asrock B150M Pro4/Hyper

Intel 750 series 400gb

Radeon Rx 470 XFX

Thermaltake Water 3.0 360mm AIO 

inWin 303 case

 

AMD Phenom II x4 940 @3.9ghz 1.65v

Gigabyte 780g mobo

Corsair H100 240mm AIO

Corsair Dominiator 8gb DDR2 @1066

Evga GTX 750ti FTW @1450mhz

Thermaltake Matrix case (modded)

 

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Full scans take as long as HOURS. I'm gonna see if it works and then reply. If it does then I'll choose a best answer and mark the thread solved. If it doesn't then, like I replied, downgrade to windows 7 and see if that helps for a slow computer. (I'm on wndows 8.1 pro BTW.)

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That's why I break mine twice.

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This is off topic but why did you give your friend your better computer? Why would you not give him your old computer?

Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here :) 

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Other possible issue is a rootkit that installed itself in such a way that it hijacked your boot process and just reinstalls itself when you reinstall Windows.

 

It's highly unlikely, but I'd suggest you try running Malwarebytes' antirootkit tool just in case: https://www.malwarebytes.com/antirootkit/

 

Other possibility I can think of is the problem I had just recently with my ~12 year old computer. Open the side and make sure the Motherboard power cables are both in firmly. My 4-pin cable had come loose when I redid my heatsink and was causing a lot of issues similar to those you mentioned.

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3 minutes ago, frozeNNN said:

Defrag the disk,problem solved

If he did a clean reinstal of Windows this is a non-issue. Wiping the partitions means no files means that the OS files aren't fragmented since they're the first things written to an empty partition.

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1 minute ago, Sniperfox47 said:

If he did a clean reinstal of Windows this is a non-issue. Wiping the partitions means no files means that the OS files aren't fragmented since they're the first things written to an empty partition.

He said he tried it,not he did it so i didn't knew.

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12 minutes ago, THE PC GAMER said:

Full scans take as long as HOURS. I'm gonna see if it works and then reply. If it does then I'll choose a best answer and mark the thread solved. If it doesn't then, like I replied, downgrade to windows 7 and see if that helps for a slow computer. (I'm on wndows 8.1 pro BTW.)

Question: when you reinstalled Windows did you delete all the partitions and reinstall Windows from scratch off a thumb drive or optical media? Or did you use the Reinstall Windows/Refresh my PC option from inside Windows 8?

 

The reason I ask is because a rootkit inside Windows Boot Manager would survive the second option, so would file fragmentation, and possibly even malware inside user files depending on which options you picked.

 

If you did take the second option I strongly suggest doing a full backup and reinstalling the whole system from scratch since it will take you to a far cleaner state than the options inside Windows 8 do.

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I'm quoting your replies so you  get notifications about this.

 

4 hours ago, TheRandomness said:

Said virus is a program. Go to the Uninstall Programs menu thing and look for anything strange, then uninstall that.

 

4 hours ago, IcyIsaac said:

Hey man

I am here to help

 

 

4 hours ago, RS2007GOD said:

Emergency!!! Reinstall windows right now!!!! ? ? ?

 

 

 

Seriously though do it.. on the ssd get a fresh install of windows.

 

4 hours ago, ThinkWithPortals said:

Download the free version of MalwareBytes, and a piece of free software called ADWCleaner. MalwareBytes is an anti-malware program, ADWCleaner gets rid of adware (which I think is what has infected Chrome). Run full system scans with both (one after the other).

 

3 hours ago, Mr.Meerkat said:

This is off topic but why did you give your friend your better computer? Why would you not give him your old computer?

 

3 hours ago, Sniperfox47 said:

Other possible issue is a rootkit that installed itself in such a way that it hijacked your boot process and just reinstalls itself when you reinstall Windows.

 

It's highly unlikely, but I'd suggest you try running Malwarebytes' antirootkit tool just in case: https://www.malwarebytes.com/antirootkit/

 

Other possibility I can think of is the problem I had just recently with my ~12 year old computer. Open the side and make sure the Motherboard power cables are both in firmly. My 4-pin cable had come loose when I redid my heatsink and was causing a lot of issues similar to those you mentioned.

 

3 hours ago, frozeNNN said:

Defrag the disk,problem solved

Used MalwareBytes, ADW Cleaner, and Tweaking.com windows repair. Each program solved each problem, so now I'm good. Thanks for the help guys. My experience is much better now.

 

(P.S. Mr Meerkat, He does lots of heavy Adobe Stuff, so he needs something powerful. He himself had a 5960X and a GTX 1080, but it stopped working for some reason, and is right now in repairs. My computer is only an alternative. I will get it back soon. hopefully. xD)

It is said that an Italian dies every time Spaghetti is broken.

That's why I break mine twice.

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1 minute ago, THE PC GAMER said:

(P.S. Mr Meerkat, He does lots of heavy Adobe Stuff, so he needs something powerful. He himself had a 5960X and a GTX 1080, but it stopped working for some reason, and is right now in repairs. My computer is only an alternative. I will get it back soon. hopefully. xD)

Fair enough :P 

Looking at my signature are we now? Well too bad there's nothing here...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What? As I said, there seriously is nothing here :) 

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33 minutes ago, THE PC GAMER said:

I'm quoting your replies so you  get notifications about this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used MalwareBytes, ADW Cleaner, and Tweaking.com windows repair. Each program solved each problem, so now I'm good. Thanks for the help guys. My experience is much better now.

 

(P.S. Mr Meerkat, He does lots of heavy Adobe Stuff, so he needs something powerful. He himself had a 5960X and a GTX 1080, but it stopped working for some reason, and is right now in repairs. My computer is only an alternative. I will get it back soon. hopefully. xD)

No problem, glad your problem's solved :P

Project White Lightning (My ITX Gaming PC): Core i5-4690K | CRYORIG H5 Ultimate | ASUS Maximus VII Impact | HyperX Savage 2x8GB DDR3 | Samsung 850 EVO 250GB | WD Black 1TB | Sapphire RX 480 8GB NITRO+ OC | Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX | Corsair AX760 | LG 29UM67 | CM Storm Quickfire Ultimate | Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum | HyperX Cloud II | Logitech Z333

Benchmark Results: 3DMark Firestrike: 10,528 | SteamVR VR Ready (avg. quality 7.1) | VRMark 7,004 (VR Ready)

 

Other systems I've built:

Core i3-6100 | CM Hyper 212 EVO | MSI H110M ECO | Corsair Vengeance LPX 1x8GB DDR4  | ADATA SP550 120GB | Seagate 500GB | EVGA ACX 2.0 GTX 1050 Ti | Fractal Design Core 1500 | Corsair CX450M

Core i5-4590 | Intel Stock Cooler | Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI | HyperX Savage 2x4GB DDR3 | Seagate 500GB | Intel Integrated HD Graphics | Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 | be quiet! Pure Power L8 350W

 

I am not a professional. I am not an expert. I am just a smartass. Don't try and blame me if you break something when acting upon my advice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...why are you still reading this?

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34 minutes ago, THE PC GAMER said:

I'm quoting your replies so you  get notifications about this.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Used MalwareBytes, ADW Cleaner, and Tweaking.com windows repair. Each program solved each problem, so now I'm good. Thanks for the help guys. My experience is much better now.

 

(P.S. Mr Meerkat, He does lots of heavy Adobe Stuff, so he needs something powerful. He himself had a 5960X and a GTX 1080, but it stopped working for some reason, and is right now in repairs. My computer is only an alternative. I will get it back soon. hopefully. xD)

I am glad you solved it

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