computer problem

experience | 9/28/16 | self

[ex-snook]

Here's the message "A web page is slowing down your computer. What would you like to do? -stop it- -wait- "

Nothing on what program, or time estimates. Never had it before. Is there something I can do. Thanks.

BTW I turned on the computer.

[ex-snook]

I'm choosing 'stop it'. Everything then moves. But the computer jerks up and down during the wait time for varying lengths until the message comes. Thanks,

PS I use windows 10.

[Paul46360]

RE-BOOT

[fwdude]

Sounds like Malware to me.

Download Malwarebytes: https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Run their program and consider subscribing for constant monitoring.

[spokeshave]

Ditto that Malwarebytes program....works great.

[Mr. K]

Download, install, and scan your system using

1) Avast anti virus
2) MalwareBytes
3) AdBlocker Plus
4) CCleaner

every Freeper should have all four

[Boogieman]

Most likely the website is using javascript that is poorly written and getting stuck in an endless loop that is freezing your machine.

Either stop going to that website, or install a script-blocker like NoScript for Firefox and it should fix the issue (though with a script blocker you will need to remember to enable scripts on every “safe” website that you visit because almost every website uses scripts nowadays).

[rockrr]

I see that a lot with Adobe Flash. On occasion I go into Task Manager and do an “end-task” (stop the application) to free up RAM and get things going again.

[sparklite2]

I got onto a malicious page that wouldn’t let me off of it.
I was using Microsoft Edge, which I have set to return to the most recent page loaded when I start the browser. You can see where this is going.

I used task manager to get out of the browser, but when I reopened Edge, it went right back to the malicious page. What a PITA. Eventually, I fixed it by launching the browser while furiously tapping the escape key.

[expatguy]

ARE YOU LOGGED IN ????

[mrsmith]

At least look at Task Manager.

[Red Badger]

But the computer jerks up and down during the wait time......

Sounds like it watching Pr0n in the background....................

[Vendome]

Just go to the web page that is causing the problem..../S

[Red Badger]

ADD GHOSTERY!..............It’s FREE!.................

[catnipman]

https://www.google.com/search?q=A+web+page+is+slowing+down+your+computer&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=%22A+web+page+is+slowing+down+your+computer%22

looks like malware or a fake web page.

[Red Badger]

ADD GHOSTERY!..............It’s FREE!.................

https://www.ghostery.com/

[Prolixus]

Windows 10 can be "reset" to address many problems. This How-To Geek article: How to Easily Reinstall Windows 10 Without the Bloatware can explain how to do this better than I can.

[Texas Fossil]

If you are running Firefox, I suggest you install No Script plugin to manage the Java scripts that are allowed. It has really helped me.

Another thing would be to login on websites with https: Login (secure shell). That has helped me. But note, I run Linux not Windows.

I also set up networking for TLS (Terminal Level Security instead of SSH).

[ImJustAnotherOkie]

After emptying your bank account a

[Original Lurker]

Ditto.
I disabled Adobe Flash from running on its own via the Firefox Add-ons mgr.

[Texas Fossil]

And when all else fails, unplug the network cable. I’ve had to do that many times.