Sudden performance drop after using Combofix?

[Korten12]

Note this on a Laptop with a Geforce HD 560M GTX graphics card:

So I needed to get a problem with "Recommended for you" ad virus off my computer so I used combofix after many other attempts and every failed. Combofix worked and I was happy. And then I noticed when I tried to play Spec Ops: The Line and it was getting less then 10 fps. I thought it was the game and so then I tried another game and Skyrim and Diablo 3 were both barely able to run despite Diablo 3 getting 100+ Fps before and Skyrim staying at a good 50-60 fps with HD Textures and such.

I updated my driver multiple times now and nothing seems to work. The computer itself is running great but every game seems to have stopped running fast...

I have no idea what to do but here is my dxdiag if you need it:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 7/5/2012, 00:23:10
Machine name:
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120503-2030)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Qosmio X775
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/28/11 16:16:07 Ver: AMI APTIO 1.30
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM CPU @ 2.00GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6050MB RAM
Page File: 3597MB used, 8501MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0116&SUBSYS_FC011179&REV_09
Display Memory: 1696 MB
Dedicated Memory: 64 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: unknown
Monitor Id: SEC544B
Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (59.998Hz)
Output Type: Internal
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2353 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2353
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/4/2011 23:09:00, 7473664 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4256-11CF-F87B-0BDCA9C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0116
SubSys ID: 0xFC011179
Revision ID: 0x0009
Driver Strong Name: oem8.inf:Intel.Mfg.NTamd64:iSNBM0_C0:8.15.10.2353ci\ven_8086&dev_0116&subsys_fc011179
Rank Of Driver: 00E60001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C
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D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

 

[thebakedpotato]

Have you considered just up and reformatting shit?

 

[Korten12]

Have you considered just up and reformatting shit?

I have too much and rather not reformat... There must be a solution! I can't even hit Minecraft 30fps... Yet it was all fine before. Something must have gotten switched off or something because my computer is much faster then this.

 

[thebakedpotato]

Have you considered just up and reformatting shit?

I have too much and rather not reformat... There must be a solution! I can't even hit Minecraft 30fps... Yet it was all fine before. Something must have gotten switched off or something because my computer is much faster then this.

Maybe. But the question at this point is what would be quicker. Reinstalling and backing up all of your stuff and reformatting and knowing what will fix things. Or going on a hunt for the right bit of software that will get you about halfway along to where your computer used to be.

Of course, there is probably someone on the forums who knows EXACTLY what to do... and you can wait for their post. Me? I lean towards reformatting and save yourself that trouble.

 

[Korten12]

So... Anyone know?

 

[Supernova1138]

According to your DXDiag, your system is currently using Intel's Integrated Graphics, that's probably why you are getting such poor game performance, your discrete GPU isn't being turned on for games. Check your power profiles, and make sure you have it set up to turn on the GTX 560m when you start up a game. If you don't care about battery life, you can also just disable the Intel Integrated Graphics and run with the 560m only. If your laptop has an external switch that lets you switch between graphics adapters, make sure it is set to the GTX 560m before you start a game.

 

[McMullen]

If I got infected by something bad enough to need Combofix for, I would consider reformatting anyway, just in case there's a rootkit on the system that didn't get detected.

 

[choganj]

You don't have to reformat your hard drive. Your system is slowing down because of Combofix so simply remove it.

After removing Combofix simply install ESET Smart Security and Ashampoo Win Optimizer as these both tools are very reliable and consume low system resources.

You can also view http://www.techyv.com/questions/combofix-good-or-bad-guidance-please for more information and review.

I hope it would be of some help.