pc help required! slow internet

[Pevenseagull]

I think I might have a 'nasty' of some description

I run Norton Internet Security with live updates enabled (although I've received no updates in the last week or so)

I've run the freeware adaware

but 'tinternet seems VERY sluggish

is there anything else I should have?

I recently installed 'real player' and have had a few radio stations playing - could this be the source of my woes?

 

[chez]

Try this site and click on speed test.

http://www.adslguide.org.uk/

 

[Phil B]

Realplayer is well known for the programs it installs that cause memory problems. Check what programs are running in memory by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del and write down. Then go to wwww.answersthatwork.com and click on Task List. Then look alphabetically thru to see what NOT to remove and what you can safely remove!

 

[NMH]

Clear the cache and cookies, run adaware to get rid of spyware, go on Microsoft's site for the latest antivirus software, download and run it. I have the latest one, and it also protects while you surf.

 

[dougdeep]

455 and 238. I'm none the wiser.

 

[Pevenseagull]

thanks all, have carried out the above and all's much better

now lets have 3 points