Windows 7 System Unstable/Slow

[VsUK]

Ok, I recently did a fresh install of win 7 because I corrupted my own registry playing about. Anyways, I got everything done & all looked fine & completed normally & then I got a BSOD. First one ever, continued & it looked normal & everything. Then after about a week I noticed some programs refused to open up when I double clicked them for a good 2,3 minutes at least but they immediately show up in process tree. Then my browsers, chrome, firefox, waterfox (64 bit version of ff) & IE started to take a while to open up for the first time after a boot & when they did, in the status bar continued to say connecting yet I was fully connected.

Then I thought, I would do some scan's to check things out & sometimes I couldn't get any browser to initiate the download & then when I managed to get the files to download, running the exe files to install wouldn't do anything, but they did show up in process tree. I would try ctrl+alt+del to get up tsk manager when this happens & sometimes it loads up but shows nothing in the process tree, sometimes I get an error about loading graphic or something & sometimes nothing happens at all for a good 4,5 minutes.

I get windows has stopped responding click ok to restart or End now but at that point nothing responds. It takes a good few reboots to manage to get some functionality. During these issue's I had discovered 1 of my ddr3 sticks went on me & had to be taken out. I have since purchased replacement for the memory but problems still persist.

I have noticed in recourse monitor that I have 6gb of standby memory but 0 free memory & my system seems to run OK ish when I have a sizeable amount of free memory. Also, when I start to get no response from exe files which in the end I get windows could not access the file even though it was on my deskop & was something like skype, avg or some other normal install file. I can not see any activity from my HDD's & only when activity starts things start to slowly happen.

I have active smart & it reads performance, health & temp are all good. Done defrags & use system check Utility like TuneUp Utilities to maintain my system as always to no avail.

Edit:

I forgot to mention, Sometimes when my browser are open, it refuses to let me type. Also when I have process tree open on task manager & try to end process's that don't appear to be opening correctly I get no response. Also, when these problems happen it's normally after I have just rebooted or turned my system on & a clear indication not all is well is when my desktop loads up & looks all good, then all my icons go white & then the mess starts.

I don't know what can be causing this or how to resolve it. Some tips would be great because I am out of idea's.

Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're encountering multiple issues after reinstalling Windows 7, such as slow program launches, unresponsive applications, and difficulty downloading and installing files. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve these issues: 1. Check for Malware: Run a thorough malware scan on your system using a reliable antivirus program. Malware can often cause system slowdowns and strange behavior. 2. Check System Integrity: Use the System File Checker tool to scan for and repair corrupted system files. Open a command prompt with administrative privileges and run the command sfc /scannow. 3. Check Disk Health: Run a disk check to ensure your hard drive is in good health. Open a command prompt with administrative privileges and run the command chkdsk /f /r. 4. Update Drivers: Make sure all your drivers, especially those for your graphics card and network adapter, are up to date. Outdated drivers can cause various issues. 5. Review Startup Programs: Check your startup programs and disable any unnecessary ones that might be slowing down your system. 6. Monitor RAM Usage: Keep an eye on your RAM usage via Task Manager and see if any particular application is consuming an unusually high amount of memory. 7. Reset Virtual Memory: You can try resetting your virtual memory settings. Right-click on "Computer" or "This PC" -> Properties -> Advanced system settings -> Settings under the Performance section -> Advanced tab -> Change under Virtual Memory. 8. Perform a Clean Boot: Use a clean boot to start Windows with minimal drivers and startup programs. This can help identify if a third-party application is causing the issues. 9. Check Event Viewer: Look for any critical errors or warnings in the Event Viewer that might provide more insight into what's causing the problems. 10. Consider Hardware Issues: Although you replaced the faulty RAM stick, there could still be hardware-related issues causing these problems. It might be worth checking the health of your hard drive and other components. 11. Update Windows: Ensure Windows is up to date with the latest updates and patches. Sometimes, system issues are resolved with Windows updates. 12. Consider a Windows Repair Installation: If the issues persist, you might consider performing a repair installation of Windows to fix any underlying system issues without losing your data. Try these steps systematically to diagnose and resolve the issues you're facing. If the problems persist, it might be beneficial to seek further assistance or consider a more in-depth analysis of your system.