Irritating little prob.(+Bearshare lite links)

[Carl]

Pc starts up ok and the internet is just as fast as ever but

when I try to open up applications ie notebook,photoshop word etc its taking about 20 seconds to load up rather than the instant start that I had before.
And also its taking a few seconds to close.

Only just noticed this over the last couple of weeks.
iv not installed anything or been messing with system files.
Ive no virus and I used Ccleaner almost everyday.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 13:29:36, on 11/09/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)
Running processes:
CWINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
CWINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
CWINDOWS\system32\services.exe
CWINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
CWINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
CWINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
CWINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
CWINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
CPROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
CPROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
CWINDOWS\System32\LVCOMSX.EXE
CPROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
CProgram Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
CProgram Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
CProgram Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
CWINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
CProgram Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
CWINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
CWINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
CProgram Files\MSN Messenger\msnmsgr.exe
CWINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
CProgram Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
CDocuments and Settings\Carl\Desktop\HijackThis.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [LVCOMSX] CWINDOWS\System32\LVCOMSX.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAXPnP] CProgram Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMAX] "CProgram Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe" /tray
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "CProgram Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE CWINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] CWINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - CWINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - CWINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll
O9 - Extra button: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - CProgram Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell - {0E17D5B7-9F5D-4fee-9DF6-CA6EE38B68A8} - CProgram Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - CProgram Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: ieSpell Options - {1606D6F9-9D3B-4aea-A025-ED5B2FD488E7} - CProgram Files\ieSpell\iespell.dll
O16 - DPF: {00B71CFB-6864-4346-A978-C0A14556272C} (Checkers Class) - http://messenger.zone.msn.com/binary...r.cab31267.cab
O16 - DPF: {17492023-C23A-453E-A040-C7C580BBF700} (Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool) - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=39204
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsu...?1157650421906
O16 - DPF: {6E32070A-766D-4EE6-879C-DC1FA91D2FC3} (MUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/microsof...?1157650978687
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - CPROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - CPROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - CPROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVGFRE~1\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - CProgram Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - CWINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SoundMAX Agent Service (SoundMAX Agent Service (default)) - Analog Devices, Inc. - CProgram Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - CWINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe


Hi jack this log file for techies.

[PAULM03]

Have you checked to see if your hard-drive needs defragging and checked your disk for errors?

Also check what processes you have running in the background that might be eating ram.

[Carl]

Right Ive de-fragged and 'cleaned' out most of the temp stuff and some shite thats running behind the scenes etc and it does seem to load up a bit quicker but nothing like it should do.
cheers paul

I think maybe my Ccleaner is deleting a file? thats helps windows access programs quicker?
I dunno but Im happy with it now
cheers dude.

[GotaFancy?]

Give www.pcpitstop.com a go and see if that finds anything

[GotaFancy?]

Originally Posted by Carl

I dunno but Im happy with it now

oops = ok

[Carl]

cheers GAF Ill have a look at that,
like I said its bearable but nothing like it should be.

[Kotp]

Might wanna try System Mechanic and use the Find Junk File option , you'll be absoloutely amazed of how much crap youve got for removal after its finished its scan

[Carl]

cheers dave ill try that

[GotaFancy?]

Here's "info" and emule link to System Mechanic v 6 ....... never tried it - giving it a go

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iNFO...:
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System Mechanic Professional 6.0j

Company : iolo technologies, LLC
Home : http://www.iolo.com/
Type : System Util
OS : WinALL
Language : English
Release Date : 2005-10-26
Cracker : Unknown
Crack Type : Key Generator
Packager : UnKn0wN
Release Name : Iolo.System.Mechanic.Professional.v6.0j.WinALL.Inc l-Keygen

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System Mechanic Profe...0j.32.54mb.rar.

[Carl]

cheers Gaf Il have a bash at that , doing the online test now but ill get the full proggy from bearshare.

[Carl]

GAF

got System Mechanic Professional 6.0j
from bearshare, although it was a evo edition I got a key for and the number of problems it found was surprising.
Hopefully its all sorted now.

cheers dude.

[Kotp]

Good little program eh

[Galronix]

Fooking fantastic piece of software

I spend nearly all night downloading and running this.

Just amazing what it can sort out.

Junk files = nearly 1gb reclaimed

Internet connection up by 30%

Torrent download speed up by 50%

Only 1 problem that it keeps telly me about I seem to have a file in my startup that needs removing and I cant find it and SM6 can't sort it.

But saying that, it's like I got a new PC

[Valiant23]

Originally Posted by Carl

GAF

got System Mechanic Professional 6.0j
from bearshare, although it was a evo edition I got a key for and the number of problems it found was surprising.
Hopefully its all sorted now.

cheers dude.

Carl, off topic but I downloaded Bearshare on your recommendation, but I couldn't search for anything other than music.

What do I do to search for programs and apps (freeware of course )?

[Carl]

just use the drop down box and select APPS/EXE I think it is.

Just checks-

No its App/Archives

What is it your after.....

BTW Ive got the 'lite version'

If you want it I can send it over MSN just give us a PM

[El_Stuart]

Ive also downloaded bearshare, just wondering if this stuff that comes bundled with it is in anyway harmless to my computer? something called Zango and a random search bar...

[Carl]

yeah,I got rid of Zango and I dont like search bars anyway.

Again if you can get 'bearshare lite' its a lot better.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...n.html?RSS=RSS


This 1 comes without any shite...
http://www.filehippo.com/download_bearshare_lite/

BearShare is a leading file sharing program. Intuitive design, millions of users, safety features and quick setup - what more could you ask for? How about Free exclusive BearShare music, help with common questions and Free tools!
BearShare Lite removes the bundled software and a cleaner, simpler user experience.

[Galronix]

Originally Posted by Carl

yeah,I got rid of Zango and I dont like search bars anyway.

Again if you can get 'bearshare lite' its a lot better.

http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/fil...n.html?RSS=RSS


This 1 comes without any shite...
http://www.filehippo.com/download_bearshare_lite/

Does Bearshare download as much stuff as Limewire??

[davidmphill]

Ran System Mechanic yesterday and it's a great bit of kit. Cheers for that.

[ralphie7]

HELP PLEASE GUYS
after downloading a file
i can get it to extract all files
which leaves me with the setup file
can't get past that
what am i doing wrong