Solved Ad-Aware Won't Work

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Neurolanis

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Hello. I have a problem with my computer, and it won't let me run Ad-Aware. I already ran the system check to see it isn't a hardware problem. I have deleted all temp files, ran virus scans, etc., but the problem hasn't gone away. What's happening is that the computer is slowing down. If I click from one screen to another, some of its graphics will remain for a couple seconds (these seemed like indications to me of a bad processor, but apparently that's not the case.)

I know when I don't run Ad-Aware to remove multiple spyware software for a while, my computer slows down. But everytime I run Ad-Aware, it gets stuck (and not always on the same file.) I have already tried reinstalling Ad-Aware, but the problem remains.

What can I do? :(

I have Windows Vista Home Premium. My system is Dell Inspiron 1420.
 

My Computer

System One

I gave up on Ad-Aware it rarely ever found anything :confused: I also set it not to run on startup and it always did anyways so I canned it.Now I use Spybot S & D and SuperAntiSpyware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    gateway
    CPU
    intel quad
    Memory
    8 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    nvidia
    Sound Card
    realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    19' widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    581 gb
    Internet Speed
    High speed Comcast cable
I suggest that you forget Ad Aware. There are better & more reliable products available these days IMHO.
As stated above SuperAntiSpyware is well worth consideration & has a free version.
Another good one that works quietly in the background is Spywareblaster. It also has a free version.
Links supplied for you to look at. Both run happily with Vista & each other.
BTW What Anti Virus are you using?
SUPERAntiSpyware.com | Remove Malware | Remove Spyware - AntiMalware, AntiSpyware, AntiAdware!
SpywareBlaster® | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
Thank you for your comments. I'll consider your suggestions.

I have discovered that Ad-Aware has encountered a problem with Norton Anti-Virus recently, and it's taking way too long to resolve, frankly.

Yes, Norton is my anti-virus program. Usually they work together without any trouble..
 

My Computer

System One

Neurolanis said:
Thank you for your comments. I'll consider your suggestions.

I have discovered that Ad-Aware has encountered a problem with Norton Anti-Virus recently, and it's taking way too long to resolve, frankly.

Yes, Norton is my anti-virus program. Usually they work together without any trouble..
Click to expand...

Re the Norton Ad Aware glitch. Is this what you were aware of?
Potential Conflict between Ad-Aware and Norton on Windows Vista - Lavasoft Support Forums
Keep in touch & let us know what you decide.
;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
I have tried Spybot and Spyware Doctor in the past, and was not impressed. In Spybot's case, for several months it failed to detect a single problem. So, I removed it. I have also tried AVG, McAfee, Spysweeper, Zonealarm, CounterSpy, and others. All of them showed pathetic results. After running Ad-Aware, my computer would run like brand new! Simply put, no other software that I knew came close to matching its performance. But I will give SUPERAntispyware (Free Edition) the test...

QUICK SCAN- Much slower than Ad-Aware's Quick Scan, and it only found 3 items. After all this time without removing spyware, judging by past experience, Ad-Aware probably would have found 40-60+ problems in Quick Scan alone and fixed them. So, taken its time and results, I must say that I am disappointed so far (but not surprised.)

COMPLETE SCAN- This time I was more impressed! It was a lot faster than I expected, and it picked up 41 threats and removed them.

FINAL RESULT- My computer is certainly working a lot better now, but still not as well as it should. So there are still unresolved software problems with my computer.

In conclusion, I think SUPERAntispyware is pretty good. I would rate it at number 2, after Ad-Aware (for spyware removal.) Although I do not feel that it works as well as Ad-Aware, it seems to be pretty close. I would say that its Complete Scan is a must, as it didn't take much longer to run than Quick Scan and it found and fixed a lot more problems! I would definitely recommend this as an alternative to Ad-Aware, and I thank you guys for recommending it to me! :)

Peace.

Neuro.
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD AM2 6000+
    Motherboard
    Nvidia M2N-E SLI
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 7600GT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    WD
    Case
    Cooler Master
    Cooling
    Three fans
    Mouse
    Dell Optical
    Keyboard
    Dell Quietkey
    Internet Speed
    10 MBPS
Neurolanis,
Thanks for posting back.
Shall we consider this tread closed?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore [email protected] x2
    Memory
    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
    Graphics card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
    SPECS. Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device Drive 2. [ All as above.] CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
    Case
    Laptop / notebook.
    Cooling
    Stock.
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
    Keyboard
    IBM enhanced
    Internet Speed
    ADSL [ Too slow.]
    Other Info
    Webcam.
What i have noticed now-a-days is that free antispyware programs like ad-aware and mbam doesnt seem to be working quietly with big anti virus programs like NIS2010, KIS2010 and F secure Internet Security 2010. My pc sometimes hung so badly that it cant even pull taskmgr and i had to do a hard restart. These products used to work well together before, not now.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Compaq
    CPU
    intel core 2 duo T 5550 @ 1.83 MHz
    Motherboard
    intel 965 chipset family
    Memory
    2 GB DDR 2 SD RAM @ 667 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    On board upto 358 MB RAM
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15"
    Hard Drives
    160 GB WDC
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