However, as time marches on, the volume of these temporary files can grow unwieldy, leading to a cluttered cache that may do more harm than good. This accumulation can bog down your computer’s ...

I wouldn't say might be, I would say almost gaurnteed to be... Start with at least a scan with Microsoft Antispyware and see what it comes with. Then check the HOSTS file manaully (MS AS will check it ...