Computer slowing

[LonnyRJones]

Hi

I would do a full system scan with AVG in safe mode now,
If that doesnt help i think its not spyware/virus involved , probaly a device problem

[gin_jammer]

Lonny;

In the Startup list in the System Configuration Utility, I re-checked the AVG file I had un-checked back in June. I remember now why I un-checked it. When my computer boots, I get: "Could not initialize AVG Anti-Virus kernel interface. Application cannot run." I am also unable to uninstall AVG. When I attempt to do so, I get: Installer initialization failed due to following error: Error: Initialization of the language file "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Free\setup.lns" failed. General failure. What do you suggest?

Ed

[LonnyRJones]

Hi

Yes reinstalling the program should help

[gin_jammer]

Lonny;

That took some doing...downloaded AVG Free Edition and ran Install, which gave me three options: Remove and Replace, Repair, and Uninstall. Repair failed, so ran Uninstall, which was successful. Then, installed AVG Free Edition, which was successful, and afterwards did an Update from AVG. Then, started the computer in Safe Mode and ran an AVG scan; one (1) infected file was found and deleted.

Boot up seems normal, but still slow. I guess I've got a clean, slow-booting computer?

As suggested, I'll familiarize myself with AVG some, then uninstall Norton. I will probably eventually install AVG full-up Edition.

Unless you have more suggestions, I guess I've taken up too much of your time already. Thanks a great deal!

Ed

[LonnyRJones]

Hi

See if there are still problems when norton is gone.

[tashi]

Hi gin_jammer.
As the problem appears to be resolved this topic will be archived.
If you need the topic reopened please pm me.

Glad we could help.

[gin_jammer]

Regarding the string "Computer Slowing" (locked out): the symptoms I first reported are now much reduced, but not totally gone. Using Windows Task Manager, I identified the culprit (never-ending harddisk activity after boot) as "gcasDTServ.exe" which I searched for and learned that it is Microsoft AntiSpyware. I have no idea when it was installed, maybe with XP SP2?

Anyway, I considered uninstalling it, but upon beginning to do so, found there was an option to "repair" it, so I did that. Afterwards, it stopped running non-stop following boot.

Now, I see TeaTimer is the guy who seems to do a lot of "stuff" after I boot up, but only for several seconds rather than "forever" as I was noticing originally.

Then, I got up the courage to uninstall Norton as suggested. After doing so, every time I boot, I get a Security Warning (No Firewall is turned on), and NOTHING I have tried will turn the Windows XP Firewall ON.

Any suggestions?

Regards,

Ed

[tashi]

Reopened and merged thread. I will let Lonny know.

[LonnyRJones]

Perhaps a third party firewall ?

Understanding and Using Firewalls:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/foru...howtutorial=60
ZoneAlarm provide's a paid for and free version http://www.zonelabs.com/
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/conten...=en&lid=nav_za
Kerio Personal Firewall
For home users, Kerio Personal Firewall 4 is available in two flavors -
the full edition and the limited free edition.
http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html
Sygate free for personal/home http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm
outpost http://www.outpost.uk.com/download/outpost1.html

[tashi]

Due to lack of a response this topic will be archived.
If you need the topic reopened again please pm me.