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Windows Locking Up, Runs Slow - Resources stolen; Task Manager Problem
Hi!
(i5, Windows 10, 8mb Ram)
I've talked to Microsoft who took control of my computer and did some very basic trouble shooting. I also posted on a well know forum to check me for Maleware. I am over 3 weeks into this problem. I am still not convinced it is not maleware. However, the forum that helped me is very reliable. Microsoft really did nothing - generic fixes found via google search.
My computer is slowing down, lagging or simple freezing. On the top left of my browser or "program" on occasion it responds "NOT RESPONDING". When I look at task manager my disk resources are at 100%. Ive done all the steps here
Windows 10 100% disk usage in Task Manager [SOLVED] - Driver Easy (And will do them again, it seems to be the default fix). This problem especially becomes obvious when I play World Of Warcraft. The game runs VERY slow, I am told it(the game) is not connecting properly to their server. But, the problem happens outside the game. It is like something is hijacking/stealing my resources.
What have I done:
- Chkdsk/Scandsk
- Maleware Scan (10+ properly uninstalled & rebooted before trying new ones),
- Defrag
- Bought NEW Video card (New Tower)
- Checked for driver conflicts
- Updated/Checked Drivers (Slim Driver Program & Bought a Program for this)
- Ran 5-10 hard drive integrity programs
- Ran testing on RAM
- followed default instructions - this disk resource is a known thing with "generic fixes?"
- Removed Junk/Trash Files (CC Cleaner/Other)
- Followed ALL instructions on Maleware Removal Forum
This started 4-5 months ago. It is not really getting worse though is more annoying. My entire 'computer' lags. I am not sure where to look for errors (what error logs) or what the cause is. I am not even sure what logs to show you. I am 100% willing to do all the above steps again. With the input/advice of someone.
Last edited by Tonys317; 05 Nov 2017 at 11:08.