Slow-running computer

[happytraveller]

Had a small problem today with FSX not working well and also other programs running slow on the computer. Found out from the task manager that one program was using about 90% of the CPU. Turned out that it was avgnsx.exe which is a legitimate part of AVG. Easily disabled and apparently not an essential part of AVG (find it under Tools->Advanced->Link Scanner), so that the CPU freed up again.

Probably an update from yesterday that caused the problem, but all solved now. So if you have similar problems, then have a look to see if the avgnsx.exe program is causing the problems, it might be the same for many people,

smooth landings.

[Adamski]

QUOTE (happytraveller @ Jul 25 2010, 05:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

... Found out from the task manager that one program was using about 90% of the CPU. Turned out that it was avgnsx.exe which is a legitimate part of AVG. Easily disabled and apparently not an essential part of AVG (find it under Tools->Advanced->Link Scanner), so that the CPU freed up again.

I have AVG running on a couple of machines (but looking at other threads here, I'm wondering) ... and the first thing I do when I install new versions is to remember to disable (or never install in the first place) the dreaded link scanner.

[pilotgallagher01]

I've heard similar cases where AVG has slowed peoples systems right down..
I just use NOD 32, have had it since I first got a desktop and have it on my new computer now, it's pay ware however I have never had a single virus, and it's so dam easy and simple to use and doesn't use bugger all computer resources. I would recommend this to anyone and believe it's one of the best out there!