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Wolfy · 01-04-2005, 08:51 PM

I uninstaled a few programs and was playing around with System MMechanic last night and now my monitor is running slow - that's how it looks anyway. When I try to scroll down a webpage it doesn't move smoothly, it jumps down in spurts. Videos work fine. What did I do? How do I fix it?

I am using Win XP, ran Evidence Eliminator and all the best spyware so I know it's not that - I definately tweaked or removed the wrong thing.

Illicit · 01-04-2005, 08:52 PM

If you have a decent (but slow) monitor Ill buy it from you for $5 ?

Wolfy · 01-04-2005, 08:52 PM

oh and there's nothing funny going on in the system, everything is running at normal levels (cpu and mem usage)

Wolfy · 01-04-2005, 08:53 PM

My monitor is a 17" flat panel from Samsung, I should have mentioned that maybe. i don't think it's the monitor though.

Wolfy · 01-04-2005, 08:54 PM

And I now realize that yelling "COMPUTER NERDS" in a room full of sensitive geeks was probably not the best way to get a helping hand

sumphatpimp · 01-04-2005, 08:56 PM

refresh rate is set too slow. bump it up.
maybe 72 or 76, something like that.

fusionx · 01-04-2005, 08:56 PM

Uninstall then reinstall the video drivers.

Illicit · 01-04-2005, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

My monitor is a 17" flat panel from Samsung, I should have mentioned that maybe. i don't think it's the monitor though.

your monitor must have a virus to be running that slow... I suggest buying a new one and selling that one to a Virus removal professional (myself) for $5

DesignWise · 01-04-2005, 09:02 PM

virus infected monitor? gee...

Babagirls · 01-04-2005, 09:04 PM

**HIJACKING THREAD**

hey, where in Milwaukee are you?? you're the second person this week i found on gfy thats also from Milwaukee lol

hit me up on icq sometime: 266-081-806

Wolfy · 01-04-2005, 09:07 PM

All right - I tried reinstalling the driver, now my disk isn't working right. I'll have to download the drivers or something like that, thanks for the help everyone

Illicit · 01-04-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfy

All right - I tried reinstalling the driver, now my disk isn't working right. I'll have to download the drivers or something like that, thanks for the help everyone

the virus is spreading...

Paco, of Large Cash. · 01-04-2005, 09:13 PM

Odds are, it is not the monitor - if you have another you can verify by hooking it up.

Chances are what ever you installed is either causing a conflict (drivers or etc) or your system has been compromised.
- Did you run any of System Mechanic's tools? (You should always back-up your system before running software as such.)
- Did you scan the file (.exe, .zip or whatever) before installing?

If you do not have Norton Utilities (WinDoctor or SystemCheck) I recommend using Spybot - it contains many useful tools for Windows (aside from the basic) which may help. Also, it is free.

You are always welcome to donate the thing to me

RFlagg · 01-04-2005, 09:44 PM

If you are using the latest Spybot it prompts you for system restore point creation...if you have a recent restore point I would just do that...

once back to normal (or your previous state...) take your maintenance tasks incrementally and check performance with each change...

hth

01-04-2005, 08:51 PM	#1
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	COMPUTER NERDS! Help me! I uninstaled a few programs and was playing around with System MMechanic last night and now my monitor is running slow - that's how it looks anyway. When I try to scroll down a webpage it doesn't move smoothly, it jumps down in spurts. Videos work fine. What did I do? How do I fix it? I am using Win XP, ran Evidence Eliminator and all the best spyware so I know it's not that - I definately tweaked or removed the wrong thing.

01-04-2005, 08:52 PM	#2
Illicit wtf ? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: GFY Posts: 11,895	If you have a decent (but slow) monitor Ill buy it from you for $5 ? __________________ Insert Sig Here

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01-04-2005, 09:44 PM	#14
RFlagg Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 128	If you are using the latest Spybot it prompts you for system restore point creation...if you have a recent restore point I would just do that... once back to normal (or your previous state...) take your maintenance tasks incrementally and check performance with each change... hth __________________ Programming/System Admin/Security ICQ 2 2 2 1 9 2 2 1 0

01-04-2005, 08:53 PM	#4
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	My monitor is a 17" flat panel from Samsung, I should have mentioned that maybe. i don't think it's the monitor though.

01-04-2005, 08:54 PM	#5
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	And I now realize that yelling "COMPUTER NERDS" in a room full of sensitive geeks was probably not the best way to get a helping hand

01-04-2005, 08:56 PM	#6
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	refresh rate is set too slow. bump it up. maybe 72 or 76, something like that.

01-04-2005, 08:56 PM	#7
fusionx Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Olongapo City, Philippines Posts: 4,618	Uninstall then reinstall the video drivers.

01-04-2005, 09:07 PM	#11
Wolfy Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,574	All right - I tried reinstalling the driver, now my disk isn't working right. I'll have to download the drivers or something like that, thanks for the help everyone

01-04-2005, 09:13 PM	#13
Paco, of Large Cash. Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: --> . <-- Posts: 2,267	Odds are, it is not the monitor - if you have another you can verify by hooking it up. Chances are what ever you installed is either causing a conflict (drivers or etc) or your system has been compromised. - Did you run any of System Mechanic's tools? (You should always back-up your system before running software as such.) - Did you scan the file (.exe, .zip or whatever) before installing? If you do not have Norton Utilities (WinDoctor or SystemCheck) I recommend using Spybot - it contains many useful tools for Windows (aside from the basic) which may help. Also, it is free. You are always welcome to donate the thing to me