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Old 05-31-2007, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk
Thanks guys; I'm suspecting it's overuse at night, since it runs fine during the day and we're a Mac-only household, so viruses are not as likely (not to say they're not possible, but since it only runs slow at night I'm thinking it's not a virus or spyware). And a lot of the tenants work during the day, like me.

Would switching to a different type of service (like to Road Runner) help or will I just have to break my internet addiction while I'm at home?

I do have a password, by the way. And we just hid the name of the network entirely (after changing it) but it still hasn't helped.
GR: I would suggest you purchase Spysweeper by Webroot! It's very good, and it comes with anti-virus protection. It probably wouldn't hurt to change out your modem(with the internet company) if you've had it a long time. Also..there is a very good product from Lavasoft(free) to check your system for adware, which can slow your system down tremendously. Last thing..if you have anything from Norton on your system...get rid of it!! I did so and gained 50% of my speed back. No use having 2 competing systems. Hope it works out for you
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