My computer is running slow - Is it NOD32s fault?

Hi everyone!

Two weeks ago I purchased a new Seagate 7200.8 SATA 250gb harddrive. I unplugged my Ethernet cable and installed Windows XP with SP2 (original CD, not "home-slipstreamed"). I then installed motherboard drivers (reboot), graphics drivers (reboot) and Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS drivers (reboot). I then installed Outpost Firewall 2.7 and rebooted. Configured it and installed the very latest NOD32 v 2.50.25 and rebooted once again. My system was running very fast and stable and was happy to be running a "clean" computer. I opened up NOD32, plugged in my broadband connection and let NOD do it's own update immediately. I opened up IE to do a complete update from Windows Update and rebooted once again (darn it! I hate all these reboots!)
The system was running fine for a few days but then my troubles begun. If I want to copy a small, simple file I get severe "delays". For instance, I want to copy a 1mb .exe file from my Desktop to my other partition (on the very same Seagate driveR) and it takes quite a while to do so (about 15 seconds). This also happens when I try to install a simple, small application. During the fily copying part of any installations I get this "delay" or "hickup". I can play games at great speed/FPS, the system boots up fast and I have no other problems what so ever.

Since I guess NOD will scan everything that is being copied/installed etc etc I decided to post here and ask if these delays could be caused by NOD32?

I read about a hotfix from MS that many users complained about, anyone heard of it? It's suppose to be a very recent upgrade and has something to do with windows installer.

Edit: I found the update! http://support.microsoft.com/kb/893803

Thanks for reading!

Redgards

Matt

 

Hi Matt, can you please try a WINSOCK REPAIR

Let us know how you go...

Cheers

 

Thanks for your reply!

I don't really understand why I should do this though

I have no issues with my Internet-connection. I only have slowdowns while copying files

 

Lately I have seen the odd conflict with a few firewalls after installation causing a general slowdown, simply using the WinsockFix tool that I linked to resolved the issue.

Cheers

 

Wow, thanks for very quick replies Balackspear! I really appreciate it!

I've never heard of that being an issue, I'll give it a try!

One more thing, if I have a broadband connection connected by LAN/Ethernet directly in my apartment, do I only need to add TCP/IP and not QoS Packet something and Micrsosoft Network?

 

My pleasure

Certainly worth a shot

You shouldn’t need to add anything from a standard install of Windows, I have both installed by default.

Cheers

 

I have installed the default protocols but was wondering if I really need them? Maybe I should try deleting all protocols except for TCP/IP. I only use my own computer on the Internet, no connection-sharing etc etc

 

I tend to leave well enough alone, especially if your security is set up right...

Cheers

 

I'm sorry but I don't really understand what you wrote

(English isn't my native language)

 

I would never have guessed, you write very well. The basis of what I said is, if it is not broken, don't try to fix it (your network).

Cheers

 

hehe, thanks!

In Sweden most of the population speak English quite well.

I'll try your solution tonight and post here later on!

/Matt

 

Blackspear:

I didn't try your solution as turning off advanced heuristics in AMON solved my problem (just hade to try that one first). I know it's better to keep it enabled but it worked fine and I'm pretty careful one the net as well.

But the issue does sort of still remain. I mean, a Pentium 4 2,4ghz with 1024Mb RAM should be handle to handle this. NOD has always been very "speedy" and low on resources on my computer.

Any ideas?

 

You don't say what chipset is on your board --(I) Intel or (N) Nvidia or (V) VIA ...in any event if it's a VIA chipset re-run the latest Hyperion4in1 "Pro" version 500.A and see if that might fix your slow-downs

Saphire

 

With this issue can you please send an email to support@nod32.com and place a link to this thread. If you do not hear from Eset within 3 days (allows for weekends), please advise us here...

We would appreciate if you could keep us in the loop with your progress, as we all learn this way…

Cheers

 

Saphire:

I'm running a Abit IC7 motherboard with Intel 875P chipset so no luck there.

Blackspear:

I've sent an e-mail, I'll let you know how it goes for sure!

/Matt

 

You should find all the required drivers for the 875P here:

http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scr...rating Systems&lang=eng&strOSs=All&submit=Go!

 

Thank you Firecat!

I have installed the very latest drivers so that shouldn't be a problem. Maybe I can try installing them again "on top" of the other? Or is that a bad idea that can lead to other problems?

 

On my VIA chipset, I can install "over the top" without any problems.

 

G'day Matt,
Just a simple question, but have you checked your Event log for any errors?
Also try using something like HDTach to really try out your entire Seagate drive, you may have a bad area on the disk or the controller may be at fault......
Cheers Ben.

 

Hi Ben!

I've been away for the weekend so I haven't checked out my disk yet.

If I download Seagates own tool, is it data-safe to run it?

 

Xophile, did you have a SATA drive on your Motherboard before you got the Seagate? Maybe a BIOS update might help (if any exist). You might want to check Abit's site.

 

OK, now I've done some tests!

Seagates own tool reported no errors at all, the disk is brand new and works perfectly which is good to know.

I did ran HD Tach and was a bit surprised about the low performance though. It reported 15.2ms access time and about 60mb/s in reading performance (average).

msanto: Yes, I had a SATA drive before as well... No BIOS-updates available


Blackspear:

I sent an e-mail to the support last friday but a few seconds ago I received this:

Re: Message to support@nod32.com

This message has not been delivered after 72 hours.
Therefore it is being returned to you.

 

Haven't heard anything yet...

Any suggestions?

 

I've sent an email to Eset and asked for someone to take a look at this thread.

Cheers

 

Hello Xophile,

Could you resend your email to support@eset.com or support@eset.us please.

Thanks.
Bandicoot.