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    Random lag spikes

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by miscolobo, Apr 27, 2009.

  1. miscolobo

    miscolobo Notebook Deity

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    I have no idea what has come to my computer today but it has just seemed that it has random lag spikes at distinct times. Wether ingame, surfing the web or just idling, my whole computer would just cease to respond and resume activity after 30 seconds.

    It was not like this or even close yesterday, the week before, month...etc

    I have done nothing to change the computers specs (ie drivers, installed programs...etc)

    Its just full out random

    Any help ?
     
    miscolobo, Apr 27, 2009
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  2. idq000

    idq000 Notebook Deity

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    Have you checked for any viruses, malware, etc.? Do a scan; maybe there is a virus that is sabotaging your system.
     
    idq000, Apr 27, 2009
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  3. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Sounds like a driver conflict; did anything get auto-updated recently?
     
    Shyster1, Apr 27, 2009
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