Computer slows down

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whats a HJT log?

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It is a the log file generated from a scan by the program - HiJackThis - hence the letters HJT
it can be found here http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/downloads.html

just a look at the run log will give us a good idea of where it stands..

And to backup Nihils comments ..if the box is mainly being used for browsing, office type activities and that is it.. it's a bit like useing 40 seater Bus as a family car (for a family of 3), or a Dodge Viper in the residential streets of Tokyo..

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i have downloaded tons of random junk and basically did a bunch of random stuff to it.

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I'd be really surprised if you don't have a few nasties lurking around your system taking up resources.

As mentioned It doesn't sound like the right tool for what you are wanting to do. It would be a very good system for someone else (small business server?). Check ebay for similar kit you might get a good price for it, more than enough to get a nice single processor rig.

Sell it or keep it I think you'll be reformatting the box anyway to clean it up.

Here are some bit to read that might help:

http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=253274

Foxyloxley's spyware removal tut: http://www.antionline.com/showthread...hreadid=265440