What happened with my internet connection? Please help?

Question

I recently had a problem with my internet connection. The broadband is ok, i tried to plug the line with the other computer and it is ok and fast, however with my Vista one, it is unusually slow, Even when i use Firefox and go to Google (easy for loading) it is really slow, take around 45 seconds to finish and the same when you press Refresh??? But the streaming speed is still ok, I can watch You tube, though the loading for coming to the page initially is slow extremely like the other page.

I tried many ways like TCP Optimizer, install the new driver for the LAN Intel connection, reinstall Firefox, disable IP6, and even download the TuneUtilities to speak up the internet and optimize the computer. I dont know why, i try my best but could not solve the problem.

2 days ago, I tried to use TweakVista software, how ever I do not have the restore point, I could not get back the time, do you think that the problem caused by Windows settings?

Thank you very much.

Answer 1

Are you running a two-way software firewall like Comodo Pro or Zonealarm?  

This sounds like you may have been 'botted'.  Update your anti-virus definitions and then run a full scan.  Download, update and run a full scan with Spybot S&D 1.5.2.  You may even want to run these scans in SAFE mode.

You can try either or both of these free scanners at the links below as a form of sanity check.

Answer 2

Unfortunately this is Vista by default. Vista is the largest operating system to date and is an extreme system hogger. The best advice I can give you is to keep your computer cleaned out regularly. Clean out your internet cookies, run disc cleanup, a registry cleaner, etc. If you need more help, lemme know.

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