Why are my PC programs running so slow

There are many reasons a computer can be slow like that. I recommend another scan, this one is free and it normally picks up things that your every day scanner wouldnt. You can purchase it, but I only recommend doing this if you are an avid user and want to support Malwarebytes. Here is the link: PCCare247

If you do this, and your computer is still running slow, it could be that you are already running to many programs. First, check the bottom right hand of your screen. A lot of icons there? This suggests that programs are running when you actually dont need them to. To disable things like quicktime player, ect. first go to the start button, then click on run. Type in msconfig, then click on the startup tab, here is a list of all the programs that start with your computer. BE CAREFUL! Do not disable programs that you do not recognise, this could have an affect on your computer in a harmful way. Once you disable the programs you dont use, then you will need to restart your computer. Once it starts back up a box will pop up saying that you have disabled things from starting, make sure it doesnt notify you anymore by checking or unchecking the box (I dont remember which, but you will be able to tell by reading it) and then click okay.

If your computer is still slow, you may need to invest some money for some new memory. If it is a fairly new computer that was actually packed with an OS (operating system) already installed, with word and everything... then there is a good chance that the memory you have is fine and you may need to try something else.

If this is the case, it could be that you have a virus that is undetectable, and it might be nessisary to reformat your hard drive, I recommend a second hard drive or a flash drive filled with all your important files before you do this though. If you dont want to reformat your hard drive, you may want to download another virus scanner like avg free. Here: http://www.pccare247.com

DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING ENLESS YOU WANT TO ERASE EVERYTHING:

To reformat your hard drive, I recommend re-installing the OS overtop everything. You need the operating system disc that came with your computer. Put it in, and restart your computer, you may need to press a button while your computer is starting up. Then you will go into a blue screen, make sure you delete the partition that is already there, and format the drive ntfs. Then install windows overtop.