12 replies to this topic

[jay]

I have a 3 yr old HP pav dv6700 laptop with Vista Home prem and would like it to run a bit faster if possible.

It has 3 gig RAM and works well but can it be faster?

[Broni]

Welcome aboard

You have to provide little bit more details.
Describe slowness.

[jay]

""Describe slowness""

Well, use to run w2000, then XP, then win7 now on desktops and my laptop just seem slower and just thought i'd ask :-)

[Broni]

You're still not saying what exactly is slow.

[jay]

Just seem everything is slower but not UN-happy with it.

Do you have suggestions on disabling some services ? and/or does it really mean a faster Vista OS in doing so ?

[Broni]

Let's see what you got there.

Please download MiniToolBox and run it.

Checkmark following boxes:

• Report IE Proxy Settings
  
• Report FF Proxy Settings
  
• List content of Hosts
  
• List last 10 Event Viewer log
  
• List Installed Programs
  
• List Users, Partitions and Memory size

Click Go and post the result.

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Download Security Check from HERE, and save it to your Desktop.

* Double-click SecurityCheck.exe
* Follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
* A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

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Download Autoruns for Windows: http://technet.micro...s/bb963902.aspx
No installation required.
Simply unzip Autoruns.zip file, and double click on autoruns.exe file to run the program.
Go File>Save, and save it as AutoRuns.txt file to know location.
You must select Text from drop-down menu as a file type:



Attach the file to your next reply.

[jay]

@broni;
I have the 3 txt files ready, is it safe to post this here or should I send them to your PM ??

[Broni]

Post them right here.

[jay]

Broni, on 15 October 2011 - 05:34 PM, said:

Post them right here.

Ok, here's the txt files attached.

Attached Files

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•  AutoRuns.txt   84.21K   9 downloads
•  checkup.txt   945bytes   7 downloads

[Broni]

MiniToolBox by Farbar
Ran by tom (administrator) on 15-10-2011 at 13:08:13
Windows Vista ™ Home Premium Service Pack 2 (X86)

***************************************************************************

========================= IE Proxy Settings: ==============================

Proxy is not enabled.
No Proxy Server is set.

========================= FF Proxy Settings: ==============================

"network.proxy.type", 0
========================= Hosts content: =================================

::1 localhost

127.0.0.1 localhost


========================= Event log errors: ===============================

Application errors:
==================
Error: (10/15/2011 01:04:06 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/15/2011 00:49:49 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/15/2011 08:35:40 AM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/15/2011 03:27:15 AM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/14/2011 08:25:06 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/14/2011 08:11:18 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/03/2011 03:38:35 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (10/03/2011 03:02:08 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (09/17/2011 05:34:18 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003

Error: (09/17/2011 05:24:28 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003


System errors:
=============
Error: (10/15/2011 01:04:07 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (10/15/2011 00:49:50 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (10/15/2011 08:35:40 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (10/15/2011 03:27:15 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (10/14/2011 08:25:06 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (10/14/2011 08:24:24 PM) (Source: netbt) (User: )
Description: The name "mylaptop1 :20" could not be registered on the interface with IP address 192.168.1.68.
The computer with the IP address 192.168.1.67 did not allow the name to be claimed by
this computer.

Error: (10/14/2011 08:24:24 PM) (Source: Server) (User: )
Description: The server could not bind to the transport \Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{C98646B4-876C-42EB-9857-66E786201F6D} because another computer on the network has the same name. The server could not start.

Error: (10/14/2011 08:24:21 PM) (Source: netbt) (User: )
Description: The name "mylaptop1 :0" could not be registered on the interface with IP address 192.168.1.68.
The computer with the IP address 192.168.1.67 did not allow the name to be claimed by
this computer.

Error: (10/14/2011 08:24:21 PM) (Source: netbt) (User: )
Description: The name "mylaptop1 :0" could not be registered on the interface with IP address 192.168.1.68.
The computer with the IP address 192.168.1.67 did not allow the name to be claimed by
this computer.

Error: (10/14/2011 08:11:19 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058


Microsoft Office Sessions:
=========================

=========================== Installed Programs ============================

Activation Assistant for the 2007 Microsoft Office suites
Activation Assistant for the 2007 Microsoft Office suites (Version: 1.0)
Adobe Flash Player 11 Plugin (Version: 11.0.1.152)
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX (Version: 9.0.47.0)
Adobe Reader 8.3.1 (Version: 8.3.1)
Adobe Shockwave Player (Version: 10.2.0.023)
Atheros Driver Installation Program (Version: 7.1)
AVG 2012 (Version: 12.0.1831)
AVG 2012 (Version: 12.0.2090)
AVG 2012 (Version: 2012.0.1831)
Cards_Calendar_OrderGift_DoMorePlugout (Version: 1.00.0000)
CCleaner (Version: 3.00)
Compatibility Pack for the 2007 Office system (Version: 12.0.6425.1000)
Conexant HD Audio (Version: 4.36.7.60)
D3DX10 (Version: 15.4.2368.0902)
Defraggler (Version: 2.07)
DVD Suite (Version: 5.5.0928)
EA Link (Version: 3.1.1.4)
EASEUS Todo Backup Free 2.5.1 (Version: 2.5.1.1)
Google Chrome (Version: 14.0.835.202)
Google Update Helper (Version: 1.3.21.69)
Hauppauge MCE XP/Vista Software Encoder (2.0.25149) (Version: 2.0.25149)
HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Hewlett-Packard Active Check (Version: 1.1.11.0)
Hewlett-Packard Asset Agent for Health Check (Version: 2.0.62.5)
HP Customer Experience Enhancements (Version: 5.4.0.2430)
HP Doc Viewer (Version: 1.02.0001)
HP Easy Setup - Frontend (Version: 5.4.0.2430)
HP Help and Support (Version: 1.5.1)
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth wireless technology 6.0.1.5500 (Version: 6.0.1.5500)
HP Photosmart Essential 2.5 (Version: 1.02.0000)
HP Photosmart Essential 2.5 (Version: 2.5)
HP Quick Launch Buttons 6.30 E1 (Version: 6.30 E1)
HP QuickPlay 3.6
HP QuickTouch 1.00 C4 (Version: 1.0.7)
HP Smart Web Printing (Version: 3.0.17.0)
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HP Update (Version: 4.000.009.002)
HP User Guides 0087 (Version: 1.02.0000)
HP Wireless Assistant (Version: 3.00 H2)
HPNetworkAssistant (Version: 1.1.70)
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HPPhotoSmartPhotobookWebPack1 (Version: 1.00.0000)
Java Auto Updater (Version: 2.0.2.1)
Java™ 6 Update 2 (Version: 1.6.0.20)
Java™ 6 Update 20 (Version: 6.0.200)
Junk Mail filter update (Version: 15.4.3502.0922)
LabelPrint (Version: 2.20.2128)
LightScribe System Software 1.10.13.1 (Version: 1.10.13.1)
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware version 1.51.2.1300 (Version: 1.51.2.1300)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Version: 3.5.30729)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (Version: 4.0.30319)
Microsoft Application Error Reporting (Version: 12.0.6012.5000)
Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Microsoft Office Excel MUI (English) 2007 (Version: 12.0.6425.1000)
Microsoft Office File Validation Add-In (Version: 14.0.5130.5003)
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 (Version: 12.0.6425.1000)
Microsoft Office OneNote MUI (English) 2007 (Version: 12.0.6425.1000)
Microsoft Office PowerPoint MUI (English) 2007 (Version: 12.0.6425.1000)
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Microsoft Office Proofing Tools 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
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Microsoft Office Word MUI (English) 2007 (Version: 12.0.6425.1000)
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Microsoft Works (Version: 9.7.0621)
Mozilla Firefox 5.0 (x86 en-US) (Version: 5.0)
MSN
MSVCRT (Version: 15.4.2862.0708)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) (Version: 4.20.9870.0)
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PowerDirector (Version: 6.5.2129)
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RICOH R5C83x/84x Flash Media Controller Driver Ver.3.51.01 (Version: 3.51.01)
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VideoToolkit01 (Version: 100.0.128.000)
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========================= Memory info: ===================================

Percentage of memory in use: 31%
Total physical RAM: 3006.18 MB
Available physical RAM: 2046.11 MB
Total Pagefile: 6218.81 MB
Available Pagefile: 5330.77 MB
Total Virtual: 2047.88 MB
Available Virtual: 1956.13 MB

========================= Partitions: =====================================

1 Drive c: () (Fixed) (Total:137.28 GB) (Free:84.83 GB) NTFS
2 Drive d: (HP_RECOVERY) (Fixed) (Total:11.77 GB) (Free:1.98 GB) NTFS

========================= Users: ========================================

User accounts for \\MYLAPTOP1

Administrator Guest me


**** End of log ****
===========================================================

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.7
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (UAC is enabled)
Internet Explorer 8
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Antivirus/Firewall Check:
Windows Firewall Enabled!
AVG 2012
WMI entry may not exist for antivirus; attempting automatic update.
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Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
CCleaner
Java™ 6 Update 20
Java™ 6 Update 2
Out of date Java installed!
Adobe Reader 8.3.1
Out of date Adobe Reader installed!
Mozilla Firefox (x86 en-US..) Firefox Out of Date!
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Process Check:
objlist.exe by Laurent
AVG avgwdsvc.exe
AVG avgtray.exe
AVG avgrsx.exe
AVG avgnsx.exe
AVG avgemc.exe
``````````End of Log````````````

[Broni]

I don't see any unnecessary startups there.
AVG may be your culprit though.
Uninstall it using AVG Remover: http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities

Install one of these:
- Avast! free antivirus: http://www.avast.com...avast-home.html
- Avira free antivirus: http://www.free-av.c..._antivirus.html (make sure to opt out from installing Ask Toolbar - it comes pre-checked)
Also....

Download Temp File Cleaner (TFC)
Double click on TFC.exe to run the program.
Click on Start button to begin cleaning process.
TFC will close all running programs, and it may ask you to restart computer.
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1. Update your Java version here: http://www.java.com/...d/installed.jsp

Note 1: UNCHECK any pre-checked toolbar and/or software offered with the Java update. The pre-checked toolbars/software are not part of the Java update.

Note 2: The Java Quick Starter (JQS.exe) adds a service to improve the initial startup time of Java applets and applications. If you don't want to run another extra service, go to Start > Control Panel > Java > Advanced > Miscellaneous and uncheck the box for Java Quick Starter. Click OK and restart your computer.

2. Now, we need to remove old Java version and its remnants...

Download JavaRa to your desktop and unzip it to its own folder

• Run JavaRa.exe (Vista users! Right click on JavaRa.exe, click Run As Administrator), pick the language of your choice and click Select. Then click Remove Older Versions.
  
• Accept any prompts.

=====================================================

Update Adobe Reader

You can download it from http://www.adobe.com.../readstep2.html
After installing the latest Adobe Reader, uninstall all previous versions (if present).
Note. If you already have Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition installed or do not wish to have it installed UNcheck the box which says Also Download Adobe Photoshop® Album Starter Edition.

Alternatively, you can uninstall Adobe Reader (33.5 MB), download and install Foxit PDF Reader(3.5MB) from HERE.
It's a much smaller file to download and uses a lot less resources than Adobe Reader.
Note: When installing FoxitReader, make sure to UN-check any pre-checked toolbar, or any other garbage.

[jay]

Seem to be noticeably quicker

Broni, U the man!!!

Thanks!!

[Broni]

You're very welcome