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Programs stop responding because unknown and unseen program(s) are running. This happens after booting through to the desktop. Some programs stop responding and yet the cursor which is a small circle turning clockwise displays. I have deleted from startup all programs that were unnecessary.
Is this malicious software? Scans run by Norton 360 reveal nothing.
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This sounds like root kit virus.you need to either remove drive and piggyback to another computer and run a full virus check macafee or kapersky have root kit checkers.or leave it in place and get hold of a Hirens boot disc .this is free multi programmed fix disc and downloadable , just google this.you can then burn it to disc or USB.go to bios to select drive order and then the disc will install a small xp windows version on the ram so the hard drive doesn't need to be involved .test disc is a good program to try when hdd remain unseen , one of the many tools on hirens.this will correct the mft of the hdd which can also prevent it being recognised by windows.
Sometimes, while doing some specific work on your PC or browsing the internet, the program you're using suddenly stops responding without any apparent reason. If you hadn't been saving your work regularly, you'll most likely lose it when Windows prompts you to close the program.
There's however a solution that could help you avoid such frustration. Here are the steps to follow in case a program stops responding :
1. Once you encounter such a problem, don't close the program you're using.
2. Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete.
3. In the "Processes" tab, find "explorer.exe", choose it and click "End Process" on the bottom right.
4. Click "Yes" (Everything you see in the background will disappear but don't panic, it will come back).
5. Click "File" on the top left.
4. Choose "New Task (Run...)"
5. Write "explorer.exe" in the box.
And everything comes back! You can now resume your work...
Taskhost.exe is part of windows. killing shouldn't affect anything critical. It's function is to run script that need to run at certaint times. low priority stuff. Recomend you run antivirus and anti malware software. also run windows update. those 3 things tend to find the majority of issues. then open your control panel and look through the add programs section and see if anything has been installed that you don't want. Many time programs install other programs that will cause your computer to have issues.
Hi,
Try this step to boot past your PC, first decrease your start-up programs.
1. Click start
2. Click Run( in run type this msconfig and press enter keys).
3. See screen shot picture below.
4. Check(enable) and uncheck(disable) (note: only check your antivirus, yahoo messenger and other programs that you need to start-up) other unknown programs please uncheck.
5. Also try this Ccleaner programs if you like just click this safe website link http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner to get click green arrow(download latest version). if finish downloading, double click ccsetup308.exe and then follow software step by step software installation.(note: Ccleaner working for cleaning tools for removing temporary files that harmful to your operating system.
I hope this information will be very helpful.
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Run a program such as memtest86 to determine if your memory is okay. If it is, it's possible the hard drive has problems. I would examine that with a tool such as HD Tune.
That just means that the computer has been "thinking" for a little bit longer than it's used to. You could run disk defragmenter and disk cleanup for a cheap solution. If you have some money to spend, you could upgrade your whole machine. I suspect that the issue is a program you are running is a little too resource heavy for your machine.
It can happen when the computer is busy executing other programs or the CPU usage is more due to multiple application running at the same time. The best way to resolve this issue is Upgrade the memory on your system. You can also try to disable the startup applications from system configuration.
Press the Windows key and letter "R" on your keyboard
It will open the run windows
Type "msconfig"
Click ok
In the system configuration window select the Starup tab
Your computer is running low on memory, due to too many running programs (unwanted programs starting in the background when windows boots). This causes the computer to use your hard drive when ram is used up (this is alot slower than ram).
Use some software to clean your computer up. Try this little guide.
Also Think about adding more ram
Hello
Are you using battery power only when this happens?
If so try keeping laptop plugged in.
More likley a heat issue.Check that fan is turning and free from dirt or dust,can be cleaned with a can of air,can get this at your local staples or best buy store.
Next possibility,Run the disc cleanup program and the disc defragment program.May take some time to do this.
last ,run a virus scan.Also if you have your install disc,boot from it and run the repair option when prompted.
Hope this helps.
Thank you
more info, please: anyone trying to help you with this needs to know the following: what linux and what linux boot method (USB, CD/DVD) and how you made your linux boot disk, at what point the Linux installer stops responding, and please God did you shut down Windows before starting the Linux installer?
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