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C Driver Problems

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  • 22-12-2014 12:49am
    #1
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 10,716 ✭✭✭✭


    Hy,

    Recently my computer seems to be going really slow and internet browsers freeze a lot. I had the Free AVG and no virus were found and I did the free trail of the full version and only one or two minors issues were found and removed.

    A few times recently after starting up the computer had to check the C driver for problems and the fist time it completely restored the system.

    Anything think they can help me solve the problem. Was not sure to put it here or in the virus section but need some programmer that can really check the C Driver and tell me the problem.

    Thanks


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    IrlMonk
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭IrlMonk


    Hi,
    how old is the pc? when was windows update last executed?
    i would recommend a fresh install of windows and update all the drivers!


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    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 10,716 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    IrlMonk wrote: »
    Hi,
    how old is the pc? when was windows update last executed?
    i would recommend a fresh install of windows and update all the drivers!

    2.5 ish years, it was never used until around a year ago after hard driver when in other computer.

    It's windows 7 HP and according to computer it 2009 version. Besides the automatic updates I have done nothing.

    Hoping not to have to take it to a shop. Can I update windows free?


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    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    If Windows is frequently running chkdsk before booting it could indicate a failing hard drive. I would certainly be backing up all data at this point. When the computer locks up do any errors appear?

    Nick

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    IrlMonk
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭IrlMonk


    Do you have the w7 recovery disc?
    or check to see if there is a partition that can restore it to factory settings.


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    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users Posts: 10,716 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    yoyo wrote: »
    If Windows is frequently running chkdsk before booting it could indicate a failing hard drive. I would certainly be backing up all data at this point. When the computer locks up do any errors appear?

    Nick

    No errors have come up.
    Do you have the w7 recovery disc?
    or check to see if there is a partition that can restore it to factory settings.

    Will have a look and see.

    Would downloading Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser be any good to see any issues?


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    IrlMonk
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭IrlMonk


    Jamie2k9 wrote: »
    Would downloading Windows 7 Upgrade Adviser be any good to see any issues?
    No don't bother, in my opinion thats just a gimmick


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    braddun
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭braddun


    avg slows the computer

    I would do complete factory restore


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    IrlMonk
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭IrlMonk


    i never seem to have any issues with avg!
    you should check your Programs and Features in the Control Panel and make sure that only one AV is installed otherwise you can have a conflict which can cause instability issues


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    CountyHurler
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,657 ✭✭✭CountyHurler


    IrlMonk wrote: »
    i never seem to have any issues with avg!

    There were serious issues with the LinkScanner part of AVG a few years back, and a lot of people moved to MSE at the time, including myself...

    First thing I would probably do is hit CTRL-ALT-DEL, go to Task Manager and see what is using up the memory and processor time... Check through your Programs and make sure you dont have two AV installed... Maybe uninstall AVG and reinstall the latest version (or MSE) in case there ARE any issues with it.


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    wylie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 462 ✭✭wylie


    There could be a number of issues causing the computer to run slow. Bad hard drive, full hard drive, programs running in the backround constantly looking for updates and bad internet packet loss etc. If i were you i would just back up my data and do a fresh install.


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    riclad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    Uninstall avg ,go to avast.com ,download free version.
    http://www.avast.com/en-eu/index
    do a full scan with avast for virus,es .
    Look at control panel,security, settings, turn on firewall,
    turn on download security updates automatically.


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    TonyStark
    Registered Users Posts: 851 ✭✭✭TonyStark


    Seriously, spend a bit of cash, install malware bytes. It should catch a good few of the issues. I've found it pretty good!


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