Drwtsn.exe, Explorer.exe, Freezups, Slow
Jan 5, 2005
1.constant - explorer.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close- The same thing happens with drwtsn.exe. When this happens my computer freezes and I have to restart to be able to use my computer again.
2.My computer is extremely slow to boot up and feels extremely sluggish while using.
3.My modem speed has dropped to 19.2 kbps from roughly 49kbps for apparently no reason. I have three other machines in my home and they all still show the normal speeds�I have tried my machine on the other lines in my home to no avail. Modem issue may not be related to above stated problems (1&2)
I have already done the following trying to solve some issues and provide you with the most information possible.
1.I have downloaded, updated, and ran the most current versions of Adaware, Spybot, and Hijack this (log below).
2.I have defragmented my harddrive, ran scandisk, Pcbug Doctor, and Spyware Blaster. I am using AVG (updated) and have my firewall enabled.
3. I also ran these checks with system restore off (and then reenabled it).
Below you will find a copy of my hijackThis log, startup items, and computer information�..I hope this helps�.Thank you again.
OS NameMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS ManufacturerMicrosoft Corporation
System NameINVINCIBLE_FRED
System ManufacturerCompaq Presario 06
System ModelDA235A-ABA 6410nx NA910
System TypeX86-based PC
Processorx86 Family 6 Model 6 Stepping 2 AuthenticAMD ~1665 Mhz
BIOS Version/DatePhoenix Technologies, LTD AM37308, 12/16/2002
SMBIOS Version2.3
Windows DirectoryC:WINDOWS
System DirectoryC:WINDOWSsystem32
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recently when having Internet Explorer open in the background, clicking on the desktop forces my
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This has only happened recently and is becoming quite tedious. And also it does the same thing if I click dont send...
I know that DrWatson has something to do with saving files or recording the
script errors before the computer crashes (i think :s ) but thats where it
gets too complicated for me.
It crashed on me only a few hours ago
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