A virus or just something wrong with my computer?

Question

I'm sure everybody gets those (Not Responding) things on the title of their internet explorer every once in a while why doing something but I have been getting them a lot more often lately. Virus or something else?

Answer 1

Its normally a problem with the website but could be your internet connection is slow.

Its a good idea to restart you browser every now and then to clear the cache.

I use Firefox 3 and don't get that problem so try browsing with Firefox 3 instead of IE. http://www.mozilla.com

Answer 2

What operating system are you using?

Are you loading pages that include java or flash objects?

More details = better results to questions.

You may want to try updating your flash and java... in case those are out of date and it is causing slow operation.

Answer 3

I believe that it is not a virus. Your computer is just slow. I get the same thing.

To help your computer go faster go into start-accessories-(system tools)-disk defragmenter

(You might not need to click on system tools disk defragmenter might just be under accessories for your computer.)

To clear up those "not responding" windows press ctrl+alt+delete and click task manager. Choose the window that is not responding and click end task. It might take a while, but it works faster when you are trying to get the "not responding" window down.

Answer 4

nope, problems with the internet company.

Answer 5

It means that the program that your are either runing, or loading is "Not Responding" I get them every now and then also, there is nothing to worry about unless it is a part of windows. It is not a computer virus or even spyware, it just that the program were having some kind of problem loading. Some time files get corrupt ( and you will get that notice) when that happen then you will have to uninstall that program and then reinstall it. I had to do that today. So there is nothing to worry about (but if it keep happening to the same program, as I said before just uninstall it then reinstall ok.)

Answer 6

Just a possibility - in your Internet browser it has so much memory allocated to store these files that display on the web page. You may need to clear the contents of your temporary folders and see if it makes a difference.

Another option may be for you to have a program such as Iolo system mech pro. which has a diagnostic component which checks all facets of your computer like internet optimization to make sure you are running at optimal speed. The package of system mechanic pro cost about 45 dollars give or take (this gives you a one year subscription to updates particularly the virus part of the program.