How do you make your computer run faster?

[wolfpack103]

(08-10-2016, 02:21 PM)Compton Wrote:  ok can you please post a link to your pc

I could't find a link to my pc online but here is a file consisting all the specs.

[Compton]

you should not be using 70% memory with 8GB just chrome open and Skype
I would do partha suggestion then check memory usage and performance

(08-10-2016, 07:16 AM)Partha Wrote:  If you perform a clean boot, you should see a considerable drop in the RAM usage

link for the clean boot - https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/kb/929135

[wolfpack103]

(08-10-2016, 03:25 PM)Compton Wrote:  you should not be using 70% memory with 8GB just chrome open and Skype
I would do partha suggestion then check memory usage and performance

(08-10-2016, 07:16 AM)Partha Wrote:  If you perform a clean boot, you should see a considerable drop in the RAM usage

link for the clean boot - https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/kb/929135

I do see an decrease in ram usage but it only went down to 60%

[Compton]

will then I would think you have some malware no your system

[wolfpack103]

(08-10-2016, 03:44 PM)Compton Wrote:  will then I would think you have some malware no your system

How would I remove it?

[Compton]

Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Install the progam and select update.
• Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
• If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
• Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
• Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
• At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.
  

Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.

[Partha]

One of the easiest ways to know if any malicious codes are running in the background, would be to run the process explorer with the VirusTotal Support enabled

[wolfpack103]

(08-10-2016, 04:37 PM)Partha Wrote:  One of the easiest ways to know if any malicious codes are running in the background, would be to run the process explorer with the VirusTotal Support enabled

How do I do that?

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(08-10-2016, 03:51 PM)Compton Wrote:   Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Install the progam and select update.
• Once updated, click the Settings tab, in the left panel choose Detctions & protection and tick Scan for rootkits.
• Click the Scan tab, choose Threat Scan is checked and click Scan Now.
• If threats are detected, click the Apply Actions button. You will now be prompted to reboot. Click Yes.
• Upon completion of the scan (or after the reboot), click the History tab.
• Click Application Logs and double-click the Scan Log.
• At the bottom click Export and choose Text file.
  

Save the file to your desktop and include its content in your next reply.

No threats were detected.

[Partha]

(08-10-2016, 04:39 PM)wolfpack103 Wrote:  

(08-10-2016, 04:37 PM)Partha Wrote:  One of the easiest ways to know if any malicious codes are running in the background, would be to run the process explorer with the VirusTotal Support enabled

How do I do that?

Refer this video below and see if any of the ratings for the processes are in red. If any such ratings show up, let us know

[wolfpack103]

(08-10-2016, 04:46 PM)Partha Wrote:  

(08-10-2016, 04:39 PM)wolfpack103 Wrote:  

(08-10-2016, 04:37 PM)Partha Wrote:  One of the easiest ways to know if any malicious codes are running in the background, would be to run the process explorer with the VirusTotal Support enabled

How do I do that?

Refer this video below and see if any of the ratings for the processes are in red. If any such ratings show up, let us know

Many show up red