Slow updating

Basicly when do update the download is fine it's when enable protection where takes an age - not sure what's up but what used to take seconds takes quite a while now
Run XP [if helps], any other info will add if need be
Hope can help
Thanks

 

Hi,

Based on your description, it sounds a lot like something else is slowing down the process of enabling protection (i.e. probably some other "active"/"real-time" security software).

Could you please list all other security/privacy software you have installed? (i.e. anti-virus, other anti-spyware, security suites, firewalls, cleaning tools, etc.)

Best regards and thanks,

-Javacool

 

Full list of protective and cleaning software is:

Webroot AntiVirus with Spy Sweeper [subscription]
SUPERAntiSpyware [free]
Zone Alarm Personal Firewall [free]
SpywareBlaster [free]
CCleaner [free]

Just wondering if need SUPERAntiSpyware and SpywareBlaster when already got combined Antivirus and Spyware protection

If is anything could maybe recommend too that'd be most appreciated

Thankyou

 

Bump
Anyone offer any advice/comment as is a strange and frustrating issue.
Help be much appreciated.
Thankyou

 

Hi,

Apologies for the delay.

Please try disabling the Webroot SpySweeper "IE Security Shield", and see if that speeds things up. (It's been a potential source of slow-downs in the past.)

Best regards and thanks,

-Javacool

 

Apologies, hope didn't come across as pushy
Just thinking when get update whether to disable then apply update and see what happens, will report findings when try it
Thanks for advice, fingers crossed it works

 

Excuse gap - had charger issues but all good now
Tried my temp off, then enable updates, then switch back on method and......it WORKED!!!
Really appreciate help as been minor irritation for while and now have workaround will save a lot on my blood pressure
On a sidenote looking back at programs have - any there which are superfluous or any missing that would recommend? Be grateful for any comments
Thanks again