Solved Vista laptop running slow, constant hard drive activity

[paulwb]

SpaceSniffer shows a lot of HD activity from the areas below ..... SystemIndex.Ntfy36.gthr, Indexer & CFiles

The size of the areas constantly changes ...

 

[Malnutrition]

The system is just old, you need to re install the operating system. At this point if you fix one thing another is likely to go out. We could keep chasing things down, but I believe at this point things are just too corrupt all around and complete format and reinstall is needed.

Or at least create a new admin account.

All of the errors are related to the WMI Did you carry out the full repair listed here?

 

[Malnutrition]

@paulwb shall I close this thread?

 

[Malnutrition]

@paulwb how about an update for us?

 

[paulwb]

Hi M,
Sorry for not replying to your update requests but I didn't receive any email notifications on the thread... unless they started going to spam.
Anyways, the solution is as you say, to reinstall the OS / factory reset or may be install Linux. At least the laptop is working well enough to transfer the necessary files to another drive.

Much appreciated. :thumbsup:

What is the program I can run to uninstall all the various malware software used to clean the PC ?

thanks again,
Paul

 

[Malnutrition]

Glad to have helped!! Please tell a friend ...... or two about us.

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Alternate DNS Server. Ad Blocking DNS.
Ublock Origin.
Anti Ad Block Killer.


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Qualys BrowserCheck To update plugins.
Web Of Trust To Avoid Shady Websites.
Unchecky To Avoid Bundled Software.
Privazer To Clean up your mahcine.



Now Lets Clean up the tools we used and remove old restore points.



Download DelFix by "Xplode" to your Desktop.
Right Click the tool and Run as Admin ( Xp Users Double Click)
Put a check mark next the items below:


Remove disinfection tools
Create registry backup
Purge System Restore



Now click on "Run" button.
allow the program to complete its work.
all the tools we used will be removed.
Tool will create and open a log report (DelFix.txt)
Note: The report can be located at the following location C:\DelFix.txt

 

[paulwb]

Glad to have helped!! Please tell a friend ...... or two about us.

Optimize your internet connection.

Click here for instructions.

suggest the following in place of adblock.
Alternate DNS Server. Ad Blocking DNS.
Ublock Origin.
Anti Ad Block Killer.


Also, keep your browsing private with these tools:

Self Destructing Cookies.
Self Destructing Cookies Chrome.




Some items to keep you safe on the internet.


VooDoo Shield. control of what is running on your machine
Qualys BrowserCheck To update plugins.
Web Of Trust To Avoid Shady Websites.
Unchecky To Avoid Bundled Software.
Privazer To Clean up your mahcine.



Now Lets Clean up the tools we used and remove old restore points.



Download DelFix by "Xplode" to your Desktop.
Right Click the tool and Run as Admin ( Xp Users Double Click)
Put a check mark next the items below:


Remove disinfection tools
Create registry backup
Purge System Restore



Now click on "Run" button.
allow the program to complete its work.
all the tools we used will be removed.
Tool will create and open a log report (DelFix.txt)
Note: The report can be located at the following location C:\DelFix.txt

Thanks for the software tips.
I'm trying out Qihoo 360 Total Security A/V and it flagged Delfix with a Trojan. Would you say it's a false positive, incorrect analysis of the file ? The Delfix file wasn't flagged when Panda A/V was installed.

Any thoughts on Qihoo 360 Total Security ? I've read reports that this Chinese based firm uses spying software.
Also, I'm currently using Adguard Adblocker. Is uBlock Origin preferable? If so, why?
Thanks.

 

[Malnutrition]

It is a false positive, as far as Qihoo it is fine IMO

Ublock is fine to ad along side Adguard...

 

[paulwb]

It is a false positive, as far as Qihoo it is fine IMO

Ublock is fine to ad along side Adguard...

Awesome, thanks for your advice.
As always, a great learning experience. I'll pass the word on about pchelpforum.net
Please close the thread...

have a good day/evening,

Paul