Slow Browser, Crashing etc.

[joodyanne]

I had this on another thread and it was not answered, I hope someone can help.

I keep getting a message "a web browser is slowing your machine down"

- what would cause this -

This error has come up again,  - also the shockwave (flash) keeps appearing.

I am using Firefox,  refreshed it today and the problem is still coming up.

The only game I play is Angry Birds Friends (apart from the Microsoft games built into W7) - tho it happens anywhere.

[DaveLembke]

Hello ... Is this the same computer that you have had troubles with all summer? I looked at your posts and you had some malware on a system and thinking this might be same system maybe... http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=142539

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Windows Vista and 7 / Re: Backup emails
« on: September 03, 2016, 06:49:01 PM »
SuperDave, I've done about 5 scans so far and there have been threats each time, which I have removed, and later deleted.

Here is the 2nd scan and about the 5th scan.  What do you think?

I'd back up your data to external device and perform a clean installation on this system to wipe it clean and start fresh. A system that has been band-aided will sometimes have scars that remain and those scars affect performance.

Here is your other thread you had on this subject for others to have quick reference to: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,158018.msg952432.html#msg952432

[joodyanne]

Yes it is the same computer but I've already had someone re-instal everything for me.

I felt it was something to do with Java or Adobe.

Could you look at these and tell me what you think?   Should some of the items be disabled, activated or .....



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[joodyanne]

No Malware - just the continual "a web browser is slowing your machine down"

[Geek-9pm]

joodyanne,
 That may be a false error message.

[joodyanne]

I meant I have just checked with Maywarebytes and there is no malware.

The browser displays the message  "a web browser is slowing your machine down.  What would you like to do" and believe me the browser DOES slow down.

[patio]

MBAM does NOT find everything...what other protection apps have you ran ? ?

[joodyanne]

SuperAntispyware   -  anything better?

[Geek-9pm]

joodyanne,
You really need to make sure it is NOT malware.
Have you ever went to the V virus Removal forum?
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/board,7.0.html
If not, go there and read the instructions and post a very short summary of your problem. And  wait until the experts answer your request. 

[BC_Programmer]

I can find no reference to the "a web browser is slowing your machine down" message anywhere. In fact the only hit on google is this thread.

Any chance of a screenshot of this message?

[joodyanne]

I can find no reference to the "a web browser is slowing your machine down" message anywhere. In fact the only hit on google is this thread.

Any chance of a screenshot of this message?

My apologies, I got it wrong - it was a web window not a web browser

I have not attempted the suggestions in the Viral Removal Forum at this stage.

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[patio]

At any rate you need a good Anti-virus app...

[joodyanne]

At any rate you need a good Anti-virus app...

such as?

[Geek-9pm]

Here is a long list:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/18900/consumer-antivirus-software-providers-for-windows
Some have free versions. Others other trail versions. Too many choices. But you must make a choice. If you really can not choose, try:
Microsoft Security Essentials

[joodyanne]

Iam already using Microsoft essentials

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