1. See if there's any unexpected process in the processes tab of task manager using the CPU.
2. Scan for malware using the tools from http://forums.cnet.com/7726-6122_102-5509131.html?tag=posts;msg5509131 (maybe you didn't use them all)
If nothing strange found, it might be time to dive into process manager and process explorer from www.sysinternals.com to see what's running (a Microsoft site).
Kees
Hello Guys,
I have a pc in my office with the following spects:
- Windows 7 Pro
- Intel i5 3470 @ 3.2 GHZ
- 8 GB RAM
- 120 GB SSD (OCZ Agility 3)
- Intel HD Graphics 2500
My system works very fast most of the time. However, today when I started windows and started using my pc I realised it had suddenly become slow. A day ago when I used it there was no problem.
Problems:
- PC slow
- Refreshing content in screen takes time
- For e.g. i open a program and i can see the list box getting populated
- Runs fine in Safe mode
My tests
- I ran a SSD test and it check out fine and also tested with another program and it gave green health to the SSD.
- No virus or malware (i did run some scans)
I am careful when I use my pc and windows seems ok (no errors) but very sluggish. I opened winzip and on left size panel where you see zip filename it was refreshing/flickering a bit.
There is surely a problem and I am unable to figure out.
I checked the RAM with windows memory diagnostics tool and it did not detect any issues.
What should I do ?
Thank you,
Cheers,
Jack

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