Sudden Slowing of computer

[johndick04]

My computer has suddenly slowed down and has frequent hang ups. The only actions I have taken recently have been update of Karspersky to the most recent version and, most recently, update of Java. I can no longer get passwords by clicking some of the password boxes.

I run XP and have done a full scan with Karspesky. Any suggestions??

[jdeb]

Run manufacturers hard drive diagnostics.

[glc]

If diagnostics pass, try system restore.

[johndick04]

Before sending in my query I System Restored to three days earlier. I have now system restored 14 days ago and things are much better.

I ran a vulnerability search in Kaspersky and found the following recommended to be fixed:-

Java(TM) SE binary

file D:\programfiles\java\jre7\bin\java.exe

and

file D:\programfiles\quicktime\quicktime player.exe

Should I remove both programs and then reinstall??

[rjfvillarosa]

There are a number of Java exploits circulating at the moment. You can read about them here:
Malwarebytes articles and dealing with malware

[johndick04]

I deleted Java but it made little difference. I ran Hijackthis which suggested deleting the following:

04 HKLM - - \run\quicktimetask\D\programfiles\gtt...... and I forgot to write the rest of the file.

The computer is virtually back to normal though pressing enter works faster than clicking. Strange!!

[rjfvillarosa]

I know you have already scanned with Kaspersky, but I would try a few other scanners as well like MSE and malwarebytes.

[johndick04]

I switched on the computer this morning and it has been running for several hours without a single problem. Strange! It seems several people have had the same problem as I had after updating Kaspersky, this morning there was an update which possibly solved the problem??? Thank you for the help I have received.

Should I down load Java?

Happy Scot

[David M]

I would only download Java if you absolutely need it. There has been and probably will be future exploits that the bad guys will use. The same goes for Flash.