Hagar wrote on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 3:15am:


..goodness knows?... ...!

I do the usual Google search for C Cleaner, pick one and download and install it, and run it...

After a while I detected that the computer seemed to be slowing down generally....did an AVG check..as I do, regularly. It came back with the report of 3 Trojans associated with the C Cleaner File, and quarantined them.

Rather than take any more risks by running C Cleaner, I uninstalled it, and use Easy Clean and Registry Mechanic instead..(Does a similar job).

Paul.

BTW: Did an overnight Memory check, all OK, but I'm still getting the "freezing", at intervals, a bit annoying!... ...!

At the mo' I've got both AVG and Avira in my Tool Bar.
I generally use Avira for a regular quick check, and AVG for the full scan.
I'll try disabling AVG for a while and see what 'appens... ...
...(I will probably get another 3 Trojans, then!).... ... ...LOL..!

Paul... ...!

I'll have another go with C Cleaner, from the original source.

If you've had the auto updater for AVG turned on,
the latest versions have become seriously resource heavy,
with almost a dozen process running.
AVG is no longer the cool streamlined must have app that it once was.

I had similar hangups, and switched to MSSE,
which only has 2-3 process running max,
and have not had the issue since.
Before the switch, I had 41 process running,
now I have 29.
It makes a big difference.

You may or may not meet with equally fantastic results as I have,
but I thought I would mention that,
as I did some rather extensive searching & reading on the AV subject to cure my problem with it.

You'd be much better off with just running Avira.

Also, having multiple AV programs running at once,
will lock your system up if they both happen to scan the same file at once. 
If you insist on having them both running,
turn the real time protection feature off on one of them. 

It also makes a good deal of sense to turn them all off while flying,
as most AV programs are scanning running programs & files on your system,
even when you're not online.

Upgrading to SP3 would probably also be a good idea,
it's been quite a few years since it's release,
and they appear to have worked out all the bugs for it.

Good luck, making the leap is the hardest part. 

Thanks for the confirmation Shane. I forgot about that latest AVG update which appears to be the cause of a lot of these problems. Shame they had to go & spoil a handy little application.

Fozzer wrote on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 4:57am:

I'm certain of it Paul. Please disable AVG & tell me if that fixed your problem.

I agree that AVG sucks ,I agree that 2 anti virus is lethal for the system ,But IMHO that freezing problem smells a lot more like a hardware issue

Well....

I thought, maybe I've cured the problem by getting rid of AVG...
Fired up my FS 2004, Filed an ILS flight plan from Byron to Monterrey Peninsular...
Part way, the sound decided to perform its usual antics!
The dreaded, continuous Audio Loop necessitating a computer reset, (and loss of the flight)... ...!
Swapped the sound card for another one, still having occasional sound faults; eg U-Tube music, etc!
Like Alex said, it has to be a Hardware fault...somewhere!
Memory OK.
(Processor running cool, all fans working).
Its bleedin' annoying, 'cos I never know when the fault is going to show up!...Computer freeze/stuttering Audio.... ...!
Hmmmmm..... ....!

Work in progress...

Paul....must keep smiling!... ...!

alrot wrote on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 3:28pm:


Will fiddle with the Memory, Alex...
I have 2X 1GB in Dual connection, plus an additional 256KB, making 2.3 GB in total.
I'll try them individually.

Another strange occurrence, is my simple Zoom ADSL wired, USB modem, (NO Router!) regularly disconnects itself from the Phone line.
I have to unplug the USB plug from the Modem, re-insert it, wait for the Modem to re-boot, then redial the Broadband connection number again!
This is a disaster whilst in the middle of an on-line Multiplayer flight!

Motherboard problems?

Paul...If it aint one thing...its sumfin' else!... ... ... ...!

alrot wrote on Sep 7^th, 2010 at 4:02pm:


Hello Alex....
DDR 400MHz DIMM 184 Pins PC3200 (Two off).

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-7N400 S_L (AGP).

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Gigabyte_GA_7N400S_L__6108276

Processor: Socket A AMD Athlon XP Thoroughbred 2600 (2.1 GB)

Video card: nVidia (AGP) 7800 GS 256 MB.

PSU: Storm 700 Watt...(cost £100, 2 years ago!).

Paul.....frozen in time... ...!

P.S. 8MB Broadband connection (requires dialing-up to make the Phone line connection via the Modem).