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The thread discusses Nimit's issue with a suddenly slow Windows PC after being unused for a week, despite performing typical cleanup steps like disk cleanup, deleting temporary files, and defragmentation. Contributors suggest checking for software conflicts, ensuring Windows updates are current, and inspecting resource usage via Task Manager, particularly pointing out that Kaspersky antivirus is consuming excessive CPU and memory. Overall, the community offers troubleshooting advice, with some concern about Kaspersky's resource usage, and emphasizes monitoring system processes to identify potential causes of slowdown.
The thread discusses Nimit's issue with a suddenly slow Windows PC after being unused for a week, despite performing typical cleanup steps like disk cleanup, deleting temporary files, and defragmentation. Contributors suggest checking for software conflicts, ensuring Windows updates are current, and inspecting resource usage via Task Manager, particularly pointing out that Kaspersky antivirus is consuming excessive CPU and memory. Overall, the community offers troubleshooting advice, with some concern about Kaspersky's resource usage, and emphasizes monitoring system processes to identify potential causes of slowdown.
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holdum333
Banned
Hi ! Nimit! I'm sure you are aware of all these things. There are many things that cause our PC's to slow down.
These are just a few and I'm sure you are aware of these. I'm sure other members will have replies latter!😉
10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow Windows PC
PS Nice videos!
These are just a few and I'm sure you are aware of these. I'm sure other members will have replies latter!😉
10 Quick Ways to Speed Up a Slow Windows PC
PS Nice videos!
orange juice911
Well-Known Member
Hi Nimit
It is common that your PC getting slower and slower with daily use because it will generate system garbage or useless registry. How about uninstalling the unnecessary programs and deleting useless files. Press Windows key + R, type cleanmgr in the run box to open disk clean window. Or, you can use some PC clean software doing this for you.
The most important thing is to backup files that you care most in case your delete them by mistake. I used Aomei Backupper for months, it is free for W 7/10. Maybe you can have a try.
Still, if all the effort you made cannot solve the slow issue, then it is time to do a clean install of your system. Or, migrate OS to SSD if you got one.
Best.
It is common that your PC getting slower and slower with daily use because it will generate system garbage or useless registry. How about uninstalling the unnecessary programs and deleting useless files. Press Windows key + R, type cleanmgr in the run box to open disk clean window. Or, you can use some PC clean software doing this for you.
The most important thing is to backup files that you care most in case your delete them by mistake. I used Aomei Backupper for months, it is free for W 7/10. Maybe you can have a try.
Still, if all the effort you made cannot solve the slow issue, then it is time to do a clean install of your system. Or, migrate OS to SSD if you got one.
Best.
Nimit
Honorable Member
I did all steps expect the scan one i did it using my Kaspersky Anti-Virus and removed 6 threats, i did Disk Cleanup, Deleted Temp and %Temp% files and did a disk defragment too though it made my PC a bit smoother but still not giving speed more than maximum. I noticed that Kaspersky Anti-Virus is using the most CPU 99% and 70% of memory.
I did the disk clean up and my PC is just 2 years old.
Nimit
Honorable Member
Here is my PC Specifications:
Brand: Lenovo
Maximum Display Resolution: 1600x904 LED HD SCREEN
Processor Type: Celeron J1800
Processor Speed: 2.41 GHz
RAM Size: 2 GB
Computer Memory Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Coprocessor: Integrated
Model name: Lenovo AIO 260.
Brand: Lenovo
Maximum Display Resolution: 1600x904 LED HD SCREEN
Processor Type: Celeron J1800
Processor Speed: 2.41 GHz
RAM Size: 2 GB
Computer Memory Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Coprocessor: Integrated
Model name: Lenovo AIO 260.
holdum333
Banned
That doesn't seem right to me. You might try uninstalling Kaspersky and enable window defender. You could always reinstall Kaspersky.
My thinking is that Window Defender AV is more suited for W10, IMHO!
I have read a lot on the internet about Kaspersky being a resourse hog. You could Google and see what others are saying about Kaspersky.😉
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Nimit
Honorable Member
I don't know how to check the monopolizes process.
But my money will get wasted if i uninstall it, and the days will go useless.
bochane
Essential Member
- Go to the taskmanager (press Ctrl - Alt and Del-key together and select Taskmanager)
- In the bottom of the window of the taskmanager there is an option 'More details' / 'Less details', press it to see more details, but the option reads than 'Less details'.
In that window are tabs called 'Processes' and 'Performance' and some more
- Look under the tab 'Performance' if one of the items is close to 100%, than look in the tab 'Processes' with process is taking all these resources. When your computer is not doing one of your jobs, you expect all loads close to 0%
Nimit
Honorable Member
I have AVG in my laptop and Kaspersky in PC. Windows 10 is my operating system.
holdum333
Banned
Hi Nimit! Your reply is confusing. Never run more then one AV on your PC. That maybe why your PC is slow. There is a conflict!
If you are running W10, I would suggest uninstalling all the other AV programs and only use Window Defender.
You posted specks of a all in one PC. Now you mention a laptop. Lets work on one at a time. 😉
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If you are running W10, I would suggest uninstalling all the other AV programs and only use Window Defender.
You posted specks of a all in one PC. Now you mention a laptop. Lets work on one at a time. 😉
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Nimit
Honorable Member
I use Kaspersky only in PC no other Anti-Virus
holdum333
Banned
OK That's good that you only have one AV running! All I can tell you my friend is Kaspersky is considered a remorse hog by most techs. You have found it to be using all your resources and proved that when you followed @bochane's suggestion.
Your Lenovo is a very cheap PC and with only 2 GB of RAM. IMHO, you would be better off running Windows Defender.
2GB of RAM just doesn't cut it these days. This is my suggestion. Uninstall Kaspersky and turn on Windows defender and see if your PC is faster or wait for other members to reply latter.
Your Lenovo is a very cheap PC and with only 2 GB of RAM. IMHO, you would be better off running Windows Defender.
2GB of RAM just doesn't cut it these days. This is my suggestion. Uninstall Kaspersky and turn on Windows defender and see if your PC is faster or wait for other members to reply latter.
bochane
Essential Member
Sorry, I don't want to break in but..
Just another thought, Kaspersky may be configured to do an complete system scan once in a while. Just give it a change, let it finish this job and look again. Your system will be slow during a scan, and that is true for every AV, but after it finished it may be quite useable.....
You never know
Henk
Just another thought, Kaspersky may be configured to do an complete system scan once in a while. Just give it a change, let it finish this job and look again. Your system will be slow during a scan, and that is true for every AV, but after it finished it may be quite useable.....
You never know
Henk
Nimit
Honorable Member
It was fine before Kaspersky entered my PC.
It's not running a scan but still slow.😉
bochane
Essential Member
Strange, a system, just waiting for you to start something, and Kaspersky not scanning, nevertheless taking almost all resources.
I don't know Kaspersky, but is it doing a scan in the background? Or is it trying to update itself?
Is it using CPU time or disk IO?
Have you chosen the default options in Kaspersky or selected special features?
