Yes to skype and Messenger.
But not MSN. But do keep multiple browsers open and sometimes run Netflix on the TV (wifi) at the same time. And I'm on DSL not cable.
4 gig dual core MacBook Pro that's 3 years old, running Snow Leopard 10. X. So nothing fancy.
[QUOTE=Niteluvr;1232954]Did all that. Do you happen to run Skype, MSN and Yahoo Messenger while perusing USASG?[/QUOTE]
It could be your Anti-virus software
The newest versions from MacAffie and Norton (to name two.) , look at, scan and scrub every effing thing. These programs can seriously impact your performance. Just another thought. I doubt it's your actual computer or IE9, but who the heck actually knows.
[QUOTE=Niteluvr; 1233216]Don't have a Mac, got an HP with Windows 7 and IE 9. I've cleared all cookies, temp files, etc, run antivirus, malware, etc. Nothing seems to help. The machine is 2-3 years old, has a AMD Phenom 9750 quad-core 2. 4 Ghz 64-bit processor and 8 GB memory. It came with Vista, then I did the free upgrade to Windows 7, so I don't think I can reinstall it as the upgrade was probably a one time offer. Strange thing is the slowdown happened 2-3 months ago, about the time I downloaded IE 9. However, I can't seem to revert back to IE 8 as my installed programs don't even show IE 9.
If you know of a good Windows cleanup program, I'd appreciate it. I always do a Windows update weekly and use Sytem Tools to do a disk cleanup weekly as well in addition to auto-running antivirus and anti-spyware.[/QUOTE]
Computer Clean Up Programs
[QUOTE=Niteluvr; 1233216]Don't have a Mac, got an HP with Windows 7 and IE 9. I've cleared all cookies, temp files, etc, run antivirus, malware, etc. Nothing seems to help. The machine is 2-3 years old, has a AMD Phenom 9750 quad-core 2. 4 Ghz 64-bit processor and 8 GB memory. It came with Vista, then I did the free upgrade to Windows 7, so I don't think I can reinstall it as the upgrade was probably a one time offer. Strange thing is the slowdown happened 2-3 months ago, about the time I downloaded IE 9. However, I can't seem to revert back to IE 8 as my installed programs don't even show IE 9.
If you know of a good Windows cleanup program, I'd appreciate it. I always do a Windows update weekly and use Sytem Tools to do a disk cleanup weekly as well in addition to auto-running antivirus and anti-spyware.[/QUOTE]I would download CC Cleaner or History Kills. They do a good job of cleaning up your disk of all the fragments. You might want to run a De Frag hard drive and then do a Check Disk. Do a massive clean up and lining up all the program files seems to make my computer run a lot faster.
Try the settings of your antivirus software
I had a problem recently where my pc was going really slow when surfing the web, turns out new version of my antivirus software has a setting to virus check every webpage and every link. Rather than just look for viruses in downloads etc. This setting is definitely valueable, but if you are surfing (reasonably) reliable websites, you can switch off and see a noticeable improvement.
[QUOTE=Papa Rotzi;1233392]Back when I used Windows machines, I swore by program called "CCleaner" for finding and erasing all of the flotsom that can clog up a PC. Not sure if it's still around, but 3 years ago it was a good program to have.[/QUOTE]
All your search / visit history is NOT erased and can give you up. Index.dat files
Since we are on the subject of PC's and such, here's something you all should know from a privacy perspective. WIndows has a file, "index.dat" That that tracks ALL of your web pages accessed, URL's visited, even all emails sent if using Outlook or Outlook Express. There are ways to delete these files, but it's not easy. Here's a youtube link that describes what I'm talking about. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev3Lew9czkA[/url] GOOGLE the term "index.dat files" and read up on them. You can erase all of your cookies, history, etc. But these puppies can give you away. Just an FYI. I read somewhere that CCleaner removes these files. NOT SURE on that so research is needed to confirm. Just letting all you guys know about the "backdoor" Windows has to trap our sorry asses.
GOOGLE flagging this site
I am getting browser warnings from google about this site. It seems one of your banner ads is sending out malicious software. FYI.