Solved Windows runs slowly

kmhickey

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I have what ought to be a fast computer. 3.5 ghz processor, 8 gig memory, SSD. But when I right-click on the desktop it takes 4 seconds for the context menu to appear. It takes 8 seconds to open Excel. After clicking on the volume control icon it takes 5 seconds for the slider to appear. I can't believe it's normal for Windows to have such poor responsiveness.

In Resource and Performance Monitor the only thing unusual is it mentioned WMPNetworkSvc as being an Abnormally Stopped System Services. But that service is stopped.

What can I do to resolve this?

Thanks much for all help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro with media center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    assembled from components
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
    Memory
    2 X Kingston HyperX Red 4GB DDR3-1600 (8 gig total)
    Graphics Card(s)
    none - using motherboard graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 2511X
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 SSD - 250 gig
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR2 Series 600 Watt ATX
    Case
    Zalman Z11 Plus HF1 Mid Tower ATX
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Keyboard
    Cooler Master Storm QuickFire
    Browser
    IE9
    Antivirus
    Zonealarm internet security suite
which antivirus do you use?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 professional x64 + WMC
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 5920
    CPU
    Core 2 duo T5550
    Motherboard
    ACER CHAPALA
    Memory
    4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA X3100
    Screen Resolution
    1280 X 800
    Hard Drives
    160 GB HDD
I use Zonealarm internet security suite. You're right. When I disable ZA the problem goes away. Dang it, I thought I had tried that. Thanks much.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro with media center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    assembled from components
    CPU
    Intel i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H
    Memory
    2 X Kingston HyperX Red 4GB DDR3-1600 (8 gig total)
    Graphics Card(s)
    none - using motherboard graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 2511X
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 SSD - 250 gig
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR2 Series 600 Watt ATX
    Case
    Zalman Z11 Plus HF1 Mid Tower ATX
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Keyboard
    Cooler Master Storm QuickFire
    Browser
    IE9
    Antivirus
    Zonealarm internet security suite
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