[Answered] slow start

bobd · 05-02-2005

hi, My pc is very slow to start, once the desktop appears it seems to take a long time before any program i select will actually run can anyone help.

thanks

bobd

Hengis · 05-02-2005

Welcome to the forum bobd

Run msconfig: follow this guide

http://www.pchelpforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=277.0

Strip out anything that you don't think should be running on start up. List 'em here if you're not sure what they are and we will help...

bobd · 05-02-2005

mcmnhdlr
mcvsshld
mcagent
incd
systray
fmctrl
fdisp5a
lvcoms
wservice
namebat
mhotkey
gcasserv
nwiz
mcupdate
nvcpl
mpftray
ctfmon
wkufind
nerocheck

if I go into task manager there is an entry: svchost - network services which is using 99% of the cpu.
if I end that process my pc runs great. looks like I need to find a way to stop that from starting up.

Bob

Hengis · 05-02-2005

mcmnhdlr - McAfee
mcvsshld - McAfee
mcagent - McAfee
incd - CD/DVD writing service
Systray - leave this!
FMCtrl - Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards
fpdist5a - unknown! (fdisp5a) - Fine Print Software
lvcoms -? associated with the Logitech QuickCam series hardware
namebat - unknown!
mhotkey.exe is used for configuring additional keys on Chicony keyboards. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference, however disabling may disbale the special keys.
gcasserv - Giant AntiSpyware/Microsoft AntiSpyware - gcasserv.exe
nwiz - ok
mcupdate - ok
nvcpl - ok
mpftray.exe is a process associated with McAfee Internet Security suite
ctfmon - ok
wkufind.exe is a process relating to Microsoft Picture-It.
nerocheck - Nero burning - ok
wservice - Tablet client Driver for UC-Logic Pen/Graphics Tablet

So...nothing really of issue there. We need to look at other stuff - let me think

Hengis · 05-02-2005

Sorry, SVCHost could be used by a virus - I think MSBlaster uses it - run Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ to zap it...

bobd · 05-02-2005

stinger didnt find anything.

I'm beginning to think it might be easier to start from scratch, format the hd.

I've just found that svchost-network services is a second instance that starts when i first try to do anything after booting up,it takes up all of the cpu, if i end the process its ok after that till next time i boot up, could it be a prob with ie?

Bob

Hengis · 05-02-2005

If that's an option, why not do it, I re-build my Operating system every other month and it runs like a dream.

Before you do though, check this out: http://www.geocities.com/trexplayinggolf/svc

05-02-2005	#1
bobd Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	[Answered] slow start hi, My pc is very slow to start, once the desktop appears it seems to take a long time before any program i select will actually run can anyone help. thanks bobd

05-02-2005	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,662 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: slow start Welcome to the forum bobd Run msconfig: follow this guide http://www.pchelpforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=277.0 Strip out anything that you don't think should be running on start up. List 'em here if you're not sure what they are and we will help... __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot

05-02-2005	#3
bobd Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	Re: slow start mcmnhdlr mcvsshld mcagent incd systray fmctrl fdisp5a lvcoms wservice namebat mhotkey gcasserv nwiz mcupdate nvcpl mpftray ctfmon wkufind nerocheck if I go into task manager there is an entry: svchost - network services which is using 99% of the cpu. if I end that process my pc runs great. looks like I need to find a way to stop that from starting up. Bob

05-02-2005	#4
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,662 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: slow start mcmnhdlr - McAfee mcvsshld - McAfee mcagent - McAfee incd - CD/DVD writing service Systray - leave this! FMCtrl - Genius SM-Live Control Panel. Enhances audio output through Genius sound cards fpdist5a - unknown! (fdisp5a) - Fine Print Software lvcoms -? associated with the Logitech QuickCam series hardware namebat - unknown! mhotkey.exe is used for configuring additional keys on Chicony keyboards. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling this is down to user preference, however disabling may disbale the special keys. gcasserv - Giant AntiSpyware/Microsoft AntiSpyware - gcasserv.exe nwiz - ok mcupdate - ok nvcpl - ok mpftray.exe is a process associated with McAfee Internet Security suite ctfmon - ok wkufind.exe is a process relating to Microsoft Picture-It. nerocheck - Nero burning - ok wservice - Tablet client Driver for UC-Logic Pen/Graphics Tablet So...nothing really of issue there. We need to look at other stuff - let me think __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot

05-02-2005	#5
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,662 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: slow start Sorry, SVCHost could be used by a virus - I think MSBlaster uses it - run Stinger: http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/ to zap it... __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot

05-02-2005	#6
bobd Bronze Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3	Re: slow start stinger didnt find anything. I'm beginning to think it might be easier to start from scratch, format the hd. I've just found that svchost-network services is a second instance that starts when i first try to do anything after booting up,it takes up all of the cpu, if i end the process its ok after that till next time i boot up, could it be a prob with ie? Bob

05-02-2005	#7
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,662 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Re: slow start If that's an option, why not do it, I re-build my Operating system every other month and it runs like a dream. Before you do though, check this out: http://www.geocities.com/trexplayinggolf/svc __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot

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