writer wrote:

> Thanks in advance for you time...but my computer has all of a sudden
> gone very slow in it operations. I have run my virus software (AVG
> free version) as well as ad aware for spam and have found nothing. I
> checked the speed of
> my cable signal and it is around 3000 which is very fast. I rebooted
> my cable modem and got rid of all the internet files and it made no
> difference. Interesting when I try to log out i get this message that
> i must close all files otherwise I will lose the information. SO I
> have to click on something to close down my computer. THis is wierd
> because I have no known files running. IS all this a sign that there
> is a problem with a worm or virus? HOw do I find out what is going on
> especially since my software for viruses does
> not show anything. I Have had this problem before where the
> anti-virus software does not show a worm.....any suggestions you have
> would be most appreciated...
> thanks...

Here are general malware removal steps:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

However, your problem might have nothing to do with malware. Check to
make sure your drives are using a DMA mode and not PIO. Here is a link
that explains that:

http://www.michna.com/kb/WxDMA.htm

And here are some general "slow computer" troubleshooting steps:

http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)

Malke
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