I think my computer is breaking, and I have no idea what to do about it

[Thulack]

Originally Posted by lawll [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

You don't even know if the issues is with the game or his whole system. You don't know if other games or videos are doing the same. Calling out overheating is wayyy to soon before we even know major troubleshooting questions you should ask for this issue. Also if you have a virus that is eating up your memory (TONS of viruses do this nowa days) guess what well start to happen to your system?

Eitherway it takes 5 mins to check temps on PC. virus scanner takes much longer. And Also if it wasnt just EQ you figured she might mention something about it like "It also takes minutes for my browser to open" etc. If whole system is lagging in general do the following:

Install CCleaner and run it.
Google something called Rkill and run it(it stops known virus and malware from running).
Install Malwarebytes and run it.
Run whatever virus scanner you use in bootmode so it scans PC before you log into windows.
click start menu and in run bar type msconfig. Go to startup tab and disable the usual supspects from starting at windows startup(adobe,itunes,etc)

You might have to reboot a few times when installing the stuff just make sure you run the rkill then malwarebytes without rebooting so might have to install malwarebytes first cause i think it asks you to restart pc when done.