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Boggin:
I create a system image after the monthly updates, but first do a chkdsk /f, an antimalware scan and defrag if required, but while you should have created more regular images, it may be worth restoring with that image, although there will be quite a few Windows Updates to reinstall and you would lose any personal stuff that you have added since - although you could back that up separately onto something like a flash drive.

For an in depth scan I usually use the ESET Free Online Scanner, but an antimalware forum would be a good place to go although I don't think an infection would be as intermittent as you are experiencing.

You are right in that if an infection or system corruption is suspect then you shouldn't image that.

BTW - How much does your friend have under the Startup tab in msconfig and is that usage in a quiescent state without multiple tabs open ?

Is your IE still working okay ?

I can't remember if you have downloaded the free version of HWMonitor to check the temps when your computer slows, but they are something worth checking.

Lady:
Yes, it's a good thing that you remind me to regularly make a system image backup. BUT I just thought of this: I cannot use an old or new SIB because of the dynamic discs!! We have to start from scratch. And even apart from the DDs I'd prefer it that way to really make this pc well. The good thing is is that I now have my laptop so I can really quickly set all the programs and settings by looking at the laptop.


--- Quote from: Boggin on March 02, 2016, 03:29:41 am ---BTW - How much does your friend have under the Startup tab in msconfig and is that usage in a quiescent state without multiple tabs open ?

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I cannot tell you, I won't be seeing her again soon. I can try asking her on the phone but she's doesn't know anything about pcs.

Yes, I checked IE this morning. It's still fine.
Yes, we already did the temperatures. And I checked them again today as well.
Is opening the case and cleaning it easy to do? Can you tell me?

Lady:
I talked to my friend on the phone. She has a Vaio laptop, Intel i3, Windows10. Memory in TM is 2.4/3.9 Gb (62%) with everything open and 1.7/3.9 (44%) with everything closed. She has 14 items in startup menu (checked via her Norton) and she always has only 4 tabs continuously open in Chrome. So her memory usage is much higher than mine on a slower pc. She only experiences slowness when opening some websites but she has no ad or tracker blocker. I'll install uBlock for her and do some cleaning etc. next time. Her hubbie has no idea of pcs either, so I'm the one-eyed queen there! Hahaha

Boggin:
Probably best to get your computer sorted out first before taking on another project, but I agree, your friend's computer is in need of some maintenance - talking of which, Windows has a Maintenance and Performance check in Control Panel/System and Security/Find and fix problems and clicking on each then on Advanced and Run as administrator may find something to clean up on yours.

Lady:
I don't have a System and Security in Control Panel, only System and System Management, but I found it anyway.

I performed Windows problem solution. Found nothing.  :artist:

It only changed my settings on closing the monitor and sleep mode for the pc which I changed back immediately.  :smiley:

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