XP Issues (uncertain if this is the correct area)
XP Issues (uncertain if this is the correct area)
Since Microsoft ended support for XP some time ago, my computer has been getting slower gradually. Firefox was consuming over 1.4 MB of memory, reaching up to 2.5 MB during Task Manager’s process section. I’m not sure what those numbers mean, but it seems like a sign of trouble. One morning I opened the system and went for breakfast while it ran in the background. When I returned, it froze completely—mouse moved, but everything else stopped. I restarted it. This time I observed its behavior closely. It took about a minute to clear the log screen before freezing entirely, showing only the wallpaper. After booting in safe mode, it was still slow but much more responsive than before. I checked event logs and saw MSE’s malware detection failed, possibly due to some malicious software. I ran a full scan with Malwarebytes and found two threats: "Spyware.InfoStealer." What I’ve done so far: performed a safe-mode system scan, removed the detected items, and cleaned up registry issues with CCleaner. I edited my notes: the issue likely came from MSE. I’m considering whether to restart normally or switch to Linux. If I decide to go Linux, which distro would suit a 10-year-old machine? Should I format and install Ubuntu or something else? Also, how should I reset all my passwords—should I wipe the system or just change them? Is there anything else I need to do if I stick with XP? I’m typing this on a netbook running EasyPeasy (Ubuntu). I didn’t encounter major problems with that version, though I’m not sure about a desktop setup. Thanks for your help!
using that slow RAM version of Windows is common for older systems like Windows 7 or 8.1 because they have limited memory capacity, making them less efficient with modern hardware.
They aim to collect our funds, it seems like a massive scheme involving tech companies. 😄
I get it... nowadays, everything seems like a cover-up in the stories of hardware makers and game studios.