My internet runs on a dial-up connection and it says that it's running at 44Kbps, but its really lagging. When I type something, it won't show for 10 to 15 seconds. My dad thinks it's a virus but I'm not sure. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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My internet runs on a dial-up connection and it says that it's running at 44Kbps, but its really lagging. When I type something, it won't show for 10 to 15 seconds. My dad thinks it's a virus but I'm not sure. Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Use an Anti Virus. Such as Panda Anti Virus, Norton 2004 Pro, or just do a google search on Free Anti Viruses. Scan your computer if it doesn't find anything then it's your connection or the OSP is just slow.
Don't forget to download and run SpyBot or some other spyware tool. Spyware can seriously delay dialup connections.
http://spybot.eon.net.au/index.php?l...&page=download
Your getting 44k a second on dialup? That is fast. I can only usually get 4-6k per second on dialup around here. (Which is why I have broadband now) Or is that just the speed of the modem? I would suggest running Spybot as Rapier suggested and make sure there are no programs like Kazaa running.
i think he mean it connects at 44KB which is pretty slow, mine connect at 115kb (maximum modem speed)
Just a slight comment, the fastest download you'll get off of dial-up is about 4 Kb/s.
Sad but true. Plus you may have spyware and adware clogging the bandwith. Any number of things jump onto your internet connection. Run ad-aware, it's available on download.com.
edit: I just realized the spyware thing had been posted. Sorry for the double suggestion.
I ran ad-aware on a computer that had been unprotected for only an hour, brand new installation of everything, ad-aware found 16 things.
Gah, here we go again... please people, use the right units: you mean the maximum download speed would be 4KB/s (KiloBYTES/s) on a 56kbps or Kb/s (KiloBITS/s)...Quote:
Just a slight comment, the fastest download you'll get off of dial-up is about 4 Kb/s.
What kind of modem/connection is that? ISDN? Because in america (ie: the continent) AFAIK, the max bandwith for a regular POTS landline connection is 56kbps (acutally regulated by FCC i think to 46kbps (something like that)).Quote:
i think he mean it connects at 44KB which is pretty slow, mine connect at 115kb (maximum modem speed)
Back to the original question:
Type something where? In what application?Quote:
When I type something, it won't show for 10 to 15 seconds.
If it was in a telnet prompt or such, it could indicate a problem with the internet connection.
However, I doubt you're talking about a telnet, ssh or such: if it does that in any unrelated app (notepad, word, anytype of text box), and only while connected to the net, it problably means you have some malware running on your computer, stealing processing power and bandwith...
Ammo
Thank god Ammo.. sence in the thread..
Memory 115kb dialup??.. .. thats the speed your computer is communicating with the Modem.. not your modem to the ISP..
LEarn the difference in your units of measurement guy's.
You have:
1/ Bits persecond
2/ Baud
then when you hav too many zero's you start using things like kBits/sec and k baud....
Most dial up is 56k Baud max down is 56kBaud and up is approx 33kBaud
you measure your transfer in BITS per second.. my regular dialup download spped was 5.8 k Bits per second (kb/s)..
As for the problem.. As already stated..
Spy ware removal vis Spybot S&D, Adaware (and get the latest updates for which ever you choose),
AntiVirus .. you have a choice of online scanns, free AV (aka AVG from Grisoft), and the mentioned commercial progs..
RTFM
Yeah i got messed up there...
Mine download sometimes at 20 KB and i watched the download speed because sometimes it just says 20kb/s but it download like 5kb/s but this one time it really did download 20 kilobytes per second. My bad for the 115 mistake.Quote:
Just a slight comment, the fastest download you'll get off of dial-up is about 4 Kb/s.
Cnet offers a Bandwidth Meter to test your Connection Speed at that time....
http://webservices.cnet.com/bandwidth/
Raju
Something else I haven't noticed asked yet,
Do you only see this problem when connected to the internet, or does it also type slower then normal when in other apps (like word, notepad, etc) when not connected?
If its not only when you're connected to the internet but is just more noticable when connected, then it could be that you have other apps running in the background causing your system to slowdown - things like CTFMON.
Or it could be even a more basic thing like defragging your system, when was the last time you did that?
But - if ONLY when connected to the internet, I'd go with the others suggestions and suggest you run a virus scanner and download an anti-adware/malware app such as spybot-S&D...
RRP
I would definately say that you should check for spyware/adware.
http://www.ad-aware.com
Ad-Aware will scann you entire pc for reg keys and files that might be associated with adware and/or spyware.
It only happens when I'm on the net. Where is the best place to get adware and spyware, and which brand is the best for the adware/spyware?
The best way to start is to follow the links given here:
It wont hurt to read the information here:Quote:
I would definately say that you should check for spyware/adware.
http://www.ad-aware.com
Ad-Aware will scann you entire pc for reg keys and files that might be associated with adware and/or spyware.
http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/Running_items.htm
http://boards.cexx.org/ (another forum..dedicated to spyware)
http://spybot.eon.net.au/index.php?lang=en&page=start (aussi link - for Spybot S&D)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ (for Adaware - this and spybot s&d are spybot removal tools)
I personaly recommend Spybot s&d..
Also you can run an audit on your system. using Belarc advisor, this will itemise your hardware and software, list what is in the startup etc..
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
This is a start..
Oh and read the Tutorials in the tutorial forums.. start with the Read this first.. and work your way from there.. If you don't know the difference between Spyware and Malware, Adware and AdAware, I would recommend reading through the tutorials before going to much further
Cheers
Just a suggestion:
after you download and run a spyware removal, check this link: Spyware Blaster.
It's a really good proggie that integrates it self within the dls by means of registry, and prevents the spyware from even being installed. It's NOT a cleaner.