System Very Slow - Both Online and Off

Took my PC on vacation with me a few weeks ago. Towards the end, system became much slower and sometimes acting strange. Web pages are noticeably slower to load, and some emails do not load at all. When working with photo software offline, also very slow. In addition, when I go to "All Programs" and try to open something with a submenu, it's very difficult - sometimes it opens and sometimes it doesn't. So far I have run a scan with AVG (no problems detected) and AVG rootkit (no problems detected), Malwarebytes (detected 3 problems which it fixed), TSDkill (no problems detected), and two cleaners (CCleaners and Comodo) with no noticeable change. I tried to run SuperAntiSpyware, but was unable to get it to run - using the alternate as well as main way of opening it. It asked if I wanted to upgrade and then wouldn't let me continue when I said no, or just had an initial screen and then nothing. I have updated Firefox, the browser I use, to 15 and am up to date on all Windows Updates. I have run disk defrag and disk cleaner as well. I'm guessing my computer picked up some garbage but I don't know how to figure out what and how to get rid of it. Any help appreciated!

FWIW:

Bleeping Computer DOES NOT recommend the use of registry cleaners/optimizers for several reasons:

• Registry cleaners are extremely powerful applications that can damage the registry by using aggressive cleaning routines and cause your computer to become unbootable.
  
  The Windows registry is a central repository (database) for storing configuration data, user settings and machine-dependent settings, and options for the operating system. It contains information and settings for all hardware, software, users, and preferences. Whenever a user makes changes to settings, file associations, system policies, or installed software, the changes are reflected and stored in this repository. The registry is a crucial component because it is where Windows "remembers" all this information, how it works together, how Windows boots the system and what files it uses when it does. The registry is also a vulnerable subsystem, in that relatively small changes done incorrectly can render the system inoperable. For a more detailed explanation, read Understanding The Registry.
  
• Not all registry cleaners are created equal. There are a number of them available but they do not all work entirely the same way. Each vendor uses different criteria as to what constitutes a "bad entry". One cleaner may find entries on your system that will not cause problems when removed, another may not find the same entries, and still another may want to remove entries required for a program to work.
  
• Not all registry cleaners create a backup of the registry before making changes. If the changes prevent the system from booting up, then there is no backup available to restore it in order to regain functionality. A backup of the registry is essential BEFORE making any changes to the registry.
  
• Improperly removing registry entries can hamper malware disinfection and make the removal process more difficult if your computer becomes infected. For example, removing malware related registry entries before the infection is properly identified can contribute to system instability and even make the malware undetectable to removal tools.
  
• The usefulness of cleaning the registry is highly overrated and can be dangerous. In most cases, using a cleaner to remove obsolete, invalid, and erroneous entries does not affect system performance but it can result in "unpredictable results".

Unless you have a particular problem that requires a registry edit to correct it, I would suggest you leave the registry alone. Using registry cleaning tools unnecessarily or incorrectly could lead to disastrous effects on your operating system such as preventing it from ever starting again. For routine use, the benefits to your computer are negligible while the potential risks are great.

• Ed Bott's Webog: Why I don't use registry cleaners
• Do I need a Registry Cleaner?

Please download MiniToolBox , save it to your desktop and run it.

Checkmark the following checkboxes:
List last 10 Event Viewer log
List Installed Programs
List Users, Partitions and Memory size.

Click Go and paste the content into your next post.

Also...please Publish a Snapshot using Speccy - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic323892.html/page__p__1797792#entry1797792 .

Louis

http://speccy.piriform.com/results/ojZeBDHeTItzvRO8UchYM3H

MiniToolBox by Farbar Version: 23-07-2012
Ran by Carole (administrator) on 29-08-2012 at 12:05:49
Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium Service Pack 2 (X86)
Boot Mode: Normal
***************************************************************************

========================= Event log errors: ===============================

Application errors:
==================
Error: (08/29/2012 08:24:47 AM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledSPRetry 41052755

Error: (08/29/2012 08:24:47 AM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledEvent 41052755

Error: (08/29/2012 08:24:47 AM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: Continuously busy for more than a second

Error: (08/28/2012 09:01:09 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledSPRetry 34882

Error: (08/28/2012 09:01:09 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledEvent 34882

Error: (08/28/2012 09:01:09 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: Continuously busy for more than a second

Error: (08/28/2012 09:00:51 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledSPRetry 16583

Error: (08/28/2012 09:00:51 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledEvent 16583

Error: (08/28/2012 09:00:51 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service) (User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: Continuously busy for more than a second

Error: (08/28/2012 08:35:52 PM) (Source: WinMgmt) (User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003


System errors:
=============
Error: (01/20/2012 06:22:38 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (01/20/2012 06:22:34 PM) (Source: HTTP) (User: )
Description: \Device\Http\ReqQueueKerberos

Error: (01/20/2012 06:20:48 PM) (Source: DCOM) (User: )
Description: {AB8902B4-09CA-4BB6-B78D-A8F59079A8D5}

Error: (01/15/2012 10:33:48 AM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (01/15/2012 10:33:44 AM) (Source: HTTP) (User: )
Description: \Device\Http\ReqQueueKerberos

Error: (01/14/2012 09:48:58 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Windows Search%%1053

Error: (01/14/2012 09:48:58 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: 30000Windows Search

Error: (01/14/2012 09:48:57 PM) (Source: DCOM) (User: )
Description: 1053WSearch{7D096C5F-AC08-4F1F-BEB7-5C22C517CE39}

Error: (01/08/2012 10:02:16 PM) (Source: Service Control Manager) (User: )
Description: Parallel port driver%%1058

Error: (01/08/2012 10:02:05 PM) (Source: HTTP) (User: )
Description: \Device\Http\ReqQueueKerberos


Microsoft Office Sessions:
=========================
Error: (08/29/2012 08:24:47 AM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledSPRetry 41052755

Error: (08/29/2012 08:24:47 AM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledEvent 41052755

Error: (08/29/2012 08:24:47 AM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: Continuously busy for more than a second

Error: (08/28/2012 09:01:09 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledSPRetry 34882

Error: (08/28/2012 09:01:09 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledEvent 34882

Error: (08/28/2012 09:01:09 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: Continuously busy for more than a second

Error: (08/28/2012 09:00:51 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledSPRetry 16583

Error: (08/28/2012 09:00:51 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: m->NextScheduledEvent 16583

Error: (08/28/2012 09:00:51 PM) (Source: Bonjour Service)(User: )
Description: Task Scheduling Error: Continuously busy for more than a second

Error: (08/28/2012 08:35:52 PM) (Source: WinMgmt)(User: )
Description: //./root/CIMV2SELECT * FROM __InstanceModificationEvent WITHIN 60 WHERE TargetInstance ISA "Win32_Processor" AND TargetInstance.LoadPercentage > 990x80041003


=========================== Installed Programs ============================

1Step DVD Copy 3.3.3 (Version: 3.3.3)
Adobe Digital Editions
Adobe Flash Player 11 ActiveX (Version: 11.3.300.271)
Adobe Flash Player 11 Plugin (Version: 11.4.402.265)
Adobe Reader X (10.1.4) (Version: 10.1.4)
Apple Application Support (Version: 2.1.7)
Apple Mobile Device Support (Version: 5.1.1.4)
Apple Software Update (Version: 2.1.3.127)
AVG 2012 (Version: 12.0.2197)
AVG 2012 (Version: 12.0.2437)
AVG 2012 (Version: 2012.0.2197)
Bonjour (Version: 3.0.0.10)
Broadcom Gigabit Integrated Controller (Version: 10.15.14)
Brother MFL-Pro Suite MFC-790CW (Version: 1.1.5.0)
CCleaner (Version: 3.22)
Dell Resource CD (Version: 1.00.0000)
Dell Touchpad (Version: 9.1.18.6)
High-Definition Video Playback (Version: 11.1.10500.2.65)
iCloud (Version: 1.1.0.40)
Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software (Version: 11.01.0000)
iTunes (Version: 10.6.1.7)
Java Auto Updater (Version: 2.0.7.1)
Java™ 6 Update 22 (Version: 6.0.220)
Java™ 6 Update 33 (Version: 6.0.330)
Kobo (Version: 3.0.1)
Laptop Integrated Webcam Driver (1.03.01.1011)
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.62.0.1300 (Version: 1.62.0.1300)
mCore (Version: 9.03.0000)
mDriver (Version: 9.03.0000)
mHelp (Version: 9.03.0000)
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (Version: 3.5.30729)
Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (Version: 4.0.30319)
Microsoft Money Plus (Version: 17)
Microsoft Money Shared Libraries (Version: 17.0.0.3817)
Microsoft Office XP Professional (Version: 10.0.6626.0)
Microsoft Silverlight (Version: 5.1.10516.0)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (Version: 8.0.59193)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable (Version: 8.0.61001)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.17 (Version: 9.0.30729)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.4148 (Version: 9.0.30729.4148)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable - x86 9.0.30729.6161 (Version: 9.0.30729.6161)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 x86 Redistributable - 10.0.40219 (Version: 10.0.40219)
mMHouse (Version: 9.03.0000)
Mozilla Firefox 15.0 (x86 en-US) (Version: 15.0)
Mozilla Maintenance Service (Version: 15.0)
mPfMgr (Version: 9.03.0000)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB954430) (Version: 4.20.9870.0)
MSXML 4.0 SP2 (KB973688) (Version: 4.20.9876.0)
mWMI (Version: 9.03.0000)
Nero 11 Kwik Themes Basic (Version: 11.0.11200.12.0)
Nero Audio Pack 1 (Version: 11.0.11500.110.0)
Nero Core Components 11 (Version: 11.0.15600.1.17)
Nero Kwik Media (Version: 1.10.24000.138.100)
Nero Kwik Media (Version: 11.0.16401)
Nero Kwik Media Help (CHM) (Version: 11.0.10200)
Nero Update (Version: 11.0.11500.28.0)
nero.prerequisites.msi (Version: 11.0.20008)
NVIDIA Drivers
OpenOffice.org 3.3 (Version: 3.3.9567)
Picasa 3 (Version: 3.8)
QuickTime (Version: 7.71.80.42)
RICOH Media Driver ver.2.07.01.04 (Version: 2.07.01.04)
RICOH R5U8xx Media Driver ver.3.62.02 (Version: 3.62.02)
Safari (Version: 5.34.55.3)
SigmaTel Audio (Version: 5.10.5102.0)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 (KB963707) (Version: 1)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2468871) (Version: 1)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2533523) (Version: 1)
Update for Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (KB2600217) (Version: 1)

========================= Memory info: ===================================

Percentage of memory in use: 51%
Total physical RAM: 2045.31 MB
Available physical RAM: 996.32 MB
Total Pagefile: 4325.9 MB
Available Pagefile: 2993.04 MB
Total Virtual: 2047.88 MB
Available Virtual: 1942.72 MB

========================= Partitions: =====================================

1 Drive c: () (Fixed) (Total:232.88 GB) (Free:184.61 GB) NTFS

========================= Users: ========================================

User accounts for \\CAROLE-PC

Administrator Carole Guest


**** End of log ****

I would uninstall any "registry cleaner" software...and uninstall iTunes/Bonjour from the system...and see how it runs. iTunes may be damaged and there is no positive value in burdening the system with the various processes installed by Glary Utilities and other developers of such software.

I would also go to the Flash Player site and update to the latest version.

You may also want to take a look at Slow Computer-browser Check Here First; It May Not Be Malware - http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic87058.html .

Louis