
They can slow everything down, block certain items from displaying or opening in our program, or even cause the program to crash. Sometimes third-party antivirus, security software, or firewalls can interfere with. We recommend the free version of MalwareBytes to help find and remove malicious programs on your computer. If you notice anything out of place, consider removing it and running a malware scan and cleanup. Pay attention to whether you get redirected to different sites than you entered or if pop-up windows constantly come up. Look for tool bars that you didn’t intentionally install and other items. Look through your list of programs and browser extensions. Malware can affect your experience with our software. Consider doing the following things (Google how to do them if you don’t know):ĭisable unneeded browser extensions, add-ons, toolbars, or plugins (keep Microsoft Silverlight)Ģ. This will free up the computer’s resources to focus on TestOut. Before you restart your computer, try turning off some of the programs that don’t need to start with your computer or browser. Others automatically start in the background when you start your computer. Some programs and browser extensions, add-ons, toolbars, or plugins can slow you down and eat up your computer’s resources. Close any programs that don’t need to be running.


Please see this article for a better understanding of the importance of your computer's CPU and how it will affect your LabSim experience.ġ. Please ensure that you at least meet these recommended technical specifications. If you still face issues after trying those basic troubleshooting ideas, your computer specifications might not be adequate to smoothly run the TestOut software. IMMPORTANT: TestOut’s labs can be complex and resource intensive. If a certain task always freezes, try doing it in the exact way taught in the Hint, Show Me, or Explanation found in the lab report shown after clicking Done.

