Re: Windows XP pro infected
- From: "Jim Nugent" <njim2k-u@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 11 May 2009 14:32:09 -0500
santiago538 wrote:
Hi,
My Windows box runs like total crap. It takes a several minutes to log
in, and can take that long to launch an application like Firefox.
Every time I power up, the HD needs to be checked for errors (which
are found and supposedly repaired); this process takes about 15 hours
for a 40 GB drive, with only 17 GB used.
15 hours for a 40 GB drive? Wow. First, check the Event Log for the details
of what the chkdsk did. You'll find the entry in the Application Log with
source=Winlogon.
While you're in there, check the System Log for hard disk errors. If it's a
hardware problem you should see a lot of red X's. (E.g., "The driver
detected a controller error on text.")
Finally get the HDD manufacturer's diagnostic and run it. If it finds bad
sectors it may be able to substute spare sectors, but for a HDD that's
dying, that will only be plugging the dam with you finger.
If the HDD tests good, your problem may be software related. I had a similar
problem once where files would disappear on reboot, and chkdsk would find
all sorts of problems. Something deep inside windows was messed up. Solution
was painful: Back up all data, reformat and re-install the OS. Then put
everything back.
Can anyone tell me if this sounds like a virus infection, and what I
might do to fix it. Do any of the anti-virus vendors have any money
back guarantee if their products don't work?
No, it does not sound like a virus. If it did turn out to be that, you would
probably want to reformat and re-install anyway.
--
Jim
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