My computer became very slow (startup takes a huge time and even my internet browser takes too long to load.

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• my computer became very slow, but it shows no virus. Videos don't is not good and updated loading in service is very slow?

  My computer became very slow and takes forever to start up. I ran a diognostic on it and he registered all those sites that open at startup, but I don't know which I need and those who didn't. In addition, do not load my videos, they stop and start!

  Hello

  1 are there any changes made recently to the computer?

  2. What is the security software installed on the computer?

  3. What are the steps that you have already tried?

  Follow the steps in this article.

  Optimize Windows Vista for better performance: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance

  Try to set up your computer in a clean boot state, and check if the same issue occurs

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. 

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  I hope this helps.

• My computer is VERY slow after upgrade to El Capitan, and especially after I have downloaded MS Office 2016

  After that I downloaded El Capitan, I was satisfied with the content and the speed for about a week. I did a clean install... After 2 weeks of use, I bought the MS Office 2016 and I think after that, I noticed a significant decrease in performance. I mean, like one where I want to throw my computer out the window about 100 times a day. Takes me 30 minutes to start the computer and perform a simple task like the connection to an account on the internet and missing his shot something. 30 minutes! A task that should take 30 seconds.

  I don't know where is the problem. I have a late 2008 Macbook Alu 2.4 GHz, 8 GB Ram, disk SSD (130 GB of free space) and the rest is the default value. Is there a solution, suggestion? Is it fair that my computer can't take El Capitan even with the plug I have, or are at - it something else?

  Thank you that I advance for any help, I'm desperate with her...

  AB

  look at the following link-

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• HP DV7-1020EA takes too long to load, when the Bureau before being able to use windows Vista 64 bit

  HP Pavilion DV7-1020EA

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  It should not perform the function of the buttons on the capacitive Strip if you disable Task Scheduler fast player - however another option would be to put the service to start manually instead of automatically when Windows starts.  To do this, first enable the service from the msconfig services tab, apply the change and then reboot the laptop.

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  DP - K

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• Computer is very slow and crashes off is not Windows 7 correctly.

  Yesterday, my computer froze to the point of pull me the plug on my laptop. After him have enabled again, I noticed that my computer became very slow. I tried to browse the web with Google Chrome and it takes forever just to get a loaded page. The Shockwave Flash plug accident frequently and whenever I try to browse a web page that uses Java, it hangs for a few minutes and continues to load slowly.

  Chrome is not the only program that runs slowly. All other programs seems to freeze/being slow. I have the MSI CX640 with: 4 GB of ram, Nvidia Geforce 520 M 1 GB, Intel Core i3 - 2310 M 2.1 GHz, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

  I had a look at the event logs and found a few warnings and errors:

  The driver failed to load the ACPI\ACPI0008\2 device \Driver\WUDFRd & daba3ff & 2.

  Log name: System

  Source: Kernel-PnP

  Level: WARNING
  Event ID: 219
  ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
  Custom dynamic link libraries are loaded for each application. The system administrator should review the list of libraries to ensure that they are linked to trusted applications.
  Log name: System

  Source: Wininit

  Level: WARNING
  Event ID: 11
  ___________________________________________________________
  Windows Windows (5352): an application to write to the file "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows\Windows.edb" at offset 70025216 (0x00000000042c8000) to 32768 bytes (0 x 00008000) succeeded, but took an abnormally long time (91 seconds) is served by the operating system. In addition, 18 other requests to this file I/o also took an abnormally long time to be repaired since the last post regarding this issue has been sent 30 seconds ago. This problem is probably due to a defective material. For further assistance diagnosing the problem, contact your hardware vendor.
  Log name: Application
  Source: ESENT
  Level: WARNING
  Event ID: 510
  _____________________________________________________--
  Windows detected your registry file is still in use for other applications or services. The file will be unloaded now. Applications or services that keep your registry file may not work properly thereafter.

  DETAIL-

  Register User 8 handles is escaped from \Registry\User\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001:

  Process of 2480 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened \registry\user\s-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001-cles

  Process of 2480 (\Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened \registry\user\s-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001-cles

  2480 process (files \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened the \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001\Software\Intel\Display\igfxcui\3D key

  2480 process (files \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened the \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{CEBFF5CD-ACE2-4F4F-9178-9926F41749EA}\Count key

  2480 process (files \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened the \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer key

  2480 process (files \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened the \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion key

  2480 process (files \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened the \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts key

  2480 process (files \Device\HarddiskVolume3\Program (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe) has opened the \REGISTRY\USER\S-1-5-21-1019584894-1960917297-2461571163-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\UserAssist\{F4E57C4B-2036-45F0-A9AB-443BCFE33D9F}\Count key
  Log name: Application
  Source: User profile Service
  Event ID: 1530
  Level: WARNING
  It took me about an hour and a hlf to type this message as several programs open at the same time causes the constant freezing. CPU utilization remains low and less than 50% of the total RAM is used. I tried to use Timestamp (version MSI system recovery), but the previous backups have been deleted, and I tried to use the system recovery which has a windows installation, but fails in the process. I don't know if these event logs means nothing at all. I would like to help with this issue as it did my computer almost unusable.

  Hello Jleester,

  The warning of error IO error can be caused by a defective hardware:

  Windows Windows (5352): an application to write to the file "C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Search\Data\Applications\Windows\Windows.edb" at offset 70025216 (0x00000000042c8000) to 32768 bytes (0 x 00008000) succeeded, but took an abnormally long time (91 seconds) is served by the operating system. In addition, 18 other requests to this file I/o also took an abnormally long time to be repaired since the last post regarding this issue has been sent 30 seconds ago. This problem is probably due to a defective hardware

  I would check with the manufacturer of your computer to see if there is diagnostic tests that can be run on your hardware.

  I also see that Steam.exe is not release handles to your user profile, then I would say you uninstall Steam and reinstall. Event id 1530 is just stating they were unloading the application, steam.exe. This type of errors can cause your user profile is damaged.

  Let us know if that helps.

  Marilyn

• Computer is very slow to download programs, especially at the start and when I try to watch a video clip, it takes forever to load.

  Original title: slow and jerky

  My computer is very slow to download programs, especially at the start.  I tried to reduce the programs start, but in vain.  Also when I try to watch a video clip, it takes forever to load, and then when he does, she plays in 2-3 seconds intervals.  Help

  Hi LouisBode,

  1 Windows operating system you are using?

  2 did you a recent software or hardware changes to the system?

  3. What is the brand and model of the computer?

  4. what program you use to play the videos?

  5. this happens with all the videos that you try to play?

  Method 1:

  If you are using Windows 7, you can run the troubleshooter of performance and check if it helps.

  Open the troubleshooter of Performance

  If you use Windows Vista, then try to run the Fixit from the link:

  Difficulty of Windows system performance slow computer problems

  Method 2:

  You can read the article and try the steps to solve the problem:

  How to resolve performance issues during startup in Windows Vista

  Note: This article also applies to Windows 7.

  Method 3:

  You can also refer to the computer or the device manufacturer's Web site and install the latest version of the drivers for graphics cards.

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• My computer is very slow and takes a long time to connect and disconnect

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  My computer is very slow and takes a long time to connect and disconnect. Sometimes I hit Logoff button and do not forget I have more work to do... is it possible to cancel the newspaper once it starts, or should I just wait what he log out completely and then reconnect? (It takes just forever)

  Install the background file. See if it suits it

• I have a computer laptop packard bell who became very slow when stopping down

  I HAVE A LAPTOP FROM PACKARD BELL, WHICH BECAME VERY SLOW CLOSE. I SUSPECT THAT THERE IS A BACKGROUND PROGRAM SHUTDOWN TACTIC, BECAUSE SOMETIMES A BLUE SCREEN APPEARS LITERALLY HALF A SECOND, THEN DISAPPEARING TOO FAST FOR ME TO READ. HOWEVER, IVE JUST MANAGED TO SEE 'FORCE SHUT DOWN' WILL DISPLAY. CAN ANYONE HELP?

  PS - IM RUNNING KASPERSKY PURE 2012 AND I LOADED DISKKEEPER (TRIAL VERSION).

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  Most of the time, you can use the Task Manager to see which programs are hogging resources.  Make sure you click on tab the process, and then on the small button at the bottom left that says something like "show processes from all users".

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• Computer is very slow with El Capitan

  After the recent upgrade to El captain, my Macbook pro (13-inch, mid 2012) became very slow.

  Starting, restarting, Safari, open programs... Wheel of Rainbow all the time.

  If someone could help, I would be very much appreciated!

  Thank you!

  My Etrecheck results:

  EtreCheck version: 3.0.3 (307)

  Report generated 2016-09-20 19:59:32

  Download EtreCheck from https://etrecheck.com

  Time 04:09

  Performance: good

  Click the [Support] links to help with non-Apple products.

  Click [details] for more information on this line.

  Problem: Computer is too slow

  Hardware Information: ⓘ

  MacBook Pro (13-inch, mid-2012)

  [Data sheet] - [User Guide] - [warranty & Service]

  MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro9, 2

  1 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 CPU: 2 strands

  8 GB of RAM expandable - [Instructions]

  BANK 0/DIMM0

  OK 4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz

  BANK 1/DIMM0

  OK 4 GB DDR3 1600 MHz

  Bluetooth: Good - transfer/Airdrop2 taken in charge

  Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n

  Battery: Health = Normal - Cycle count = 667

  Video information: ⓘ

  Graphics Intel HD 4000

  Color LCD 1280 x 800

  Software: ⓘ

  OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 (15-1004) - since startup time: less than an hour

  Disc information: ⓘ

  TOSHIBA MK7559GSXF disk0: (750,16 GB) (rotation)

  EFI (disk0s1) < not mounted >: 210 MB

  Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 749,30 (Go 140.30 free)

  Recovery HD (disk0s3) < not mounted > [recovery]: 650 MB

  MATSHITADVD-R UJ - 8À8)

  USB information: ⓘ

  Apple Inc. FaceTime HD camera (built-in)

  Apple Inc. Apple keyboard / Trackpad

  Computer, Inc. Apple IR receiver.

  Apple Inc. BRCM20702 hub.

  Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB host controller.

  Lightning information: ⓘ

  Apple Inc. Thunderbolt_bus.

  Configuration files: ⓘ

  / etc/hosts - Count: 17

  Guardian: ⓘ

  Any where

  Kernel extensions: ⓘ

  / Library/Application Support/PeerGuardian

  xxx.qnation.PeerGuardian [no charge] (1.1.13 - SDK 10.8 - 2015-10-28) [Support]

  / System/Library/Extensions

  com.Wacom.kext.wacomtablet [no charge] (6.3.8 Wacom tablet - 2 - SDK 10.9-2016-09-20) [Support]

  Launch system officers: ⓘ

  [no charge] 7 tasks Apple

  [loading] Apple 168 jobs

  tasks of Apple 64 [performance]

  Launch system demons: ⓘ

  [no charge] 48 Apple jobs

  [loading] Apple 165 jobs

  [running] Apple 77 jobs

  Launch officers: ⓘ

  [loaded] com.adobe.AAM.Updater - 1.0.plist (2016-09-16) [Support]

  [loading] com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist (2013-01-11) [Support]

  [cannot] com.extensis.FMCore.plist (2016-09-06) [Support]

  [loading] com.google.keystone.agent.plist (2016-07-12) [Support]

  [loading] com.oracle.java.Java - Updater.plist (2014-08-13) [Support]

  com.Wacom.wacomtablet.plist [running] (2014-03-31) [Support]

  Launch demons: ⓘ

  [loaded] com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist (2016-09-16) [Support]

  [loading] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist (2016-08-30) [Support]

  [loading] com.disc - soft.DAEMONTools.PrivilegedHelper.plist (08 / 08/2013) [Support]

  [loading] com.google.keystone.daemon.plist (2016-09-02) [Support]

  [loading] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac3.Agent.plist (2016-09-16) [Support]

  [loading] com.malwarebytes.MBAMHelperTool.plist (2015-12-28) [Support]

  [loading] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist (2010-08-25) [Support]

  [loading] com.oracle.java.Helper - Tool.plist (2014-08-13) [Support]

  [loading] com.rogueamoeba.instanton - agent.plist (2014-03-25) [Support]

  [loading] xxx.qnation.PeerGuardian.locum.plist (2015-10-28) [Support]

  User launch officers: ⓘ

  [loading] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac3.Scheduler.plist (2016-09-20)

  [loading] com.spotify.webhelper.plist (2015-06-08) [Support]

  Items in user login: ⓘ

  Application of hidden caffeine (/ Applications/Caffeine.app)

  Suitcase Fusion 6 hidden Application (/ Applications/Suitcase Fusion 6.app)

  CleanMyMac 3 Menu Application (/ Applications/CleanMyMac 3.app/Contents/MacOS/CleanMyMac 3 Menu.app)

  Plug-ins Internet: ⓘ

  o1dbrowserplugin: 5.41.3.0 - 10.8 SDK (2015-12-28) [Support]

  Default browser: 601 - SDK 10.11 (2016-09-17)

  Flip4Mac WMV Plugin: 3.2.0.16 - SDK 10.8 (2013-06-07) [Support]

  WacomTabletPlugin: WacomTabletPlugin 2.1.0.6 - SDK 10.9 (2014-03-31) [Support]

  AdobeAAMDetect: AdobeAAMDetect 1.0.0.0 - SDK 10.6 (2016-09-16) [Support]

  FlashPlayer - 10.6: 23.0.0.162 - SDK 10.9 (2016-09-20) [Support]

  Silverlight: 5.1.20513.0 - SDK 10.6 (2016-09-16) [Support]

  QuickTime Plugin: 7.7.3 (2016-09-17)

  Flash Player: 23.0.0.162 - SDK 10.9 (2016-09-20) [Support]

  googletalkbrowserplugin: 5.41.3.0 - 10.8 SDK (2015-12-11) [Support]

  SharePointBrowserPlugin: 14.0.0 (2010-08-25) [Support]

  AdobePDFViewer: 10.1.1 (2016-09-16) [Support]

  JavaAppletPlugin: Java 8 updated 66 17 (2016-09-16) check the version of build

  3rd party preference panes: ⓘ

  Flash Player (2016-08-30) [Support]

  Flip4Mac WMV (2013-03-29) [Support]

  Growl (2016-09-16) [Support]

  Java (2016-09-16) [Support]

  WacomTablet (2016-09-16) [Support]

  Time Machine: ⓘ

  Time Machine not configured!

  Top of page process CPU: ⓘ

  5% WindowServer

  kernel_task 2%

  0% aslmanager

  0% fontd

  0% AddressBookSourceSync

  Top of page process of memory: ⓘ

  573 MB kernel_task

  Com.apple.WebKit.WebContent (9) 369 MB

  66 MB WindowServer

  Safari of 57 MB

  49MO softwareupdated

  Virtual memory information: ⓘ

  5.37 GB of free RAM

  used 2.63 GB RAM (2.02 GB being cached)

  Used Swap 0 B

  Diagnostic information: ⓘ

  Sep 20, 2016, 19:52:05 Self test - passed

  Sep 20, 2016, /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FMCore_2016-09-20-183021_[redacted].crash 18:30:21

  / Applications/Suitcase Fusion 6.app/Contents/Resources/FMCore

  Sep 20, 2016, 06:24:44 PM/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/WacomTabletDriver_2016-09-20-182444_ [redacted]. Crash

  com.wacom.WacomTabletDriver - Library/Application Support/Tablet/WacomTabletDriver.app/Contents/MacOS/WacomTabletDriver

  Sep 20, 2016, /Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/FMCore_2016-09-20-181728_[redacted].crash 18:17:28

  First uninstall CleanMyMac3. It is not necessary and can ask questions.

• my 27 Imac late 2009 became very slow

  My 27 Imac late 2009 became very slow - I think especially after I've upgraded to El Capitan. Otherwise, everything in the computer works perfectly and I m using only 200 I have the 1 TB. Onyx and other tests can't find anything wrong. I mainly use my computer for word documents and to manage his photos about 30 000. The internal memory is 2 x 2 GB. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I could do to speed it up? Thank you.

  I wish I had an answer, but all I can do is rather echo to your problem. I have a 19 mid-2007 "iMac, contributed to the maximum with the RAM, 1 t disc hard less that half full, who did the same thing - he has worked with El Capitan until I updated to the latest version. Once that has happened the machine became so slow as to be unusable. It would take ten or twelve minutes to record a mouse click. When I restarted the machine, it took 32 HOURS to start (Fortunately it isn't my main Mac production).

  Last week, I tried all the remedies of common sense - by removing unused software, keeping an eye on the activity monitor (there is nothing fancy here), etc. Finally, I did all the stuff start, PRAM, run utilities disk (no noted problem) and even tried to reinstall El Capitan to a bootable USB I did with my first Mac, the reinstall, but seemed not 'take' somehow - he wanted to repeat the installation procedure again and again.

  I use the little Mac for Internet, e-mail and (as Karlis2) deal with some of the oldest pictures in my files - I'm sure that I have pictures on Time Machine, so I'm not too worried about it, but this was the first Mac way back in the day, I bought with my money and I'm a little sentimental on and would like to resurrect if possible... I wonder if there is a way to restore the operating system to an earlier version and it would make a difference?

• my computer runs very slow, what can I do?

  my computer runs very slow, what can I do?

  * original title - performance and security in Internet Explorer *.

  Hello

  Use the startup clean and other methods to try to determine the cause of and eliminate
  the questions.

  ---------------------------------------------------------------

  What antivirus/antispyware/security products do you have on the machine? Be one you have NEVER
  on this machine, including those you have uninstalled (they leave leftovers behind which can cause
  strange problems).

  ----------------------------------------------------

  Follow these steps:

  Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  ==========================================

  After the foregoing:

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  How to troubleshoot performance issues in Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950685

  Optimize the performance of Microsoft Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/959062
  To see everything that is in charge of startup - wait a few minutes with nothing to do - then right-click
  Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
  reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).

  How to check and change Vista startup programs
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/79612-startup-programs-enable-disable.html

  A quick check to see that load method 2 is - using MSCONFIG then put a list of
  those here.
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  Tools that should help you:

  Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
  What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
  each process.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspx

  Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
  and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
  Configure auto-start settings.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
  Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspx

  There are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx

  -Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
  When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
  Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
  a program that runs in your Windows startup.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.html

  There are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.html

  Window Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
  Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
  is visible or not.
  http://www.KarenWare.com/PowerTools/ptwinwatch.asp

  Many excellent free tools and an excellent newsletter at Karenware
  http://www.KarenWare.com/

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  Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.

  This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:

  This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:

  -Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
  For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
  Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
  http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.html

  For drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
  Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
  your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
  Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
  Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.

  Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
  with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.

  Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
  Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
  BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
  each installation.

  Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
  presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
  in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
  necessary.

  Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
  manually by model.

  Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htm

  How to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.html

  If you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
  Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
  older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
  get new manually if you wish.

  How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
  http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx

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  Refer to these discussions because many more excellent advice however don't forget to check your antivirus
  programs, the main drivers and BIOS update and also solve the problems with the cleanboot method
  first.

  Problems with the overall speed of the system and performance
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/slow_windows_performance/en-us

  Performance and Maintenance Tips
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/19e5d6c3-BF07-49ac-a2fa-6718c988f125

  Explorer Windows stopped working
  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7performance/thread/6ab02526-5071-4DCC-895F-d90202bad8b3

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">