Question: Why is my computer making a loud humming sound and running slow? Windows ME\n5.1 GB used\n38  GB free

Answer: Hit ctrl alt del.  Open the task manager.  Check the  performance tab.  I'll bet it's running up toward 100%.  \n\nYou may have some spyware causing your computer to run slowly as it is using all your resources.\nFollow these instructions to scan your computer.\n\nClick here to download the trial version of Ewido Security Suite: \nhttp://www.ewido.net/en/download/\n\n· Install Ewido.\n· During the installation, under "Additional Options" uncheck "Install background guard" and "Install scan via context menu".\n· Launch ewido.\n· It will prompt you to update click the OK button and it will go to the main screen.\n· On the left side of the main screen click update. \n· Click on Start and let it update.\n· DO NOT run a scan yet.\n\nRestart your computer into Safe Mode now. \n(Start tapping the F8 key at Startup, before the Windows logo screen).\nPerform the following steps in Safe Mode: \n\n* Run Ewido:\nClick on scanner\nClick Complete System Scan and the scan will begin.\nDuring the scan it will prompt you to clean files, click OK.\n\nReboot.  Hopfully this helps you.
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