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January 28th, 2008 19:00

Slow Inspiron 1501

I bought an Inspiron 1501 last year and only just really using for the internet now, would like to say how disappointed i am by it. The lap top takes around 10mins to turn on and once you click on internet explorer it doesn't load for ages. Any ideas why it is so slow and what i can do to stop it?
I dont have many programmes installed and defragment regularly.
 
Everything is just so slow and I paid a lot of money for it im not happy
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    dfisher77

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    Posted January 28th, 2008 19:00

    I always back up all my files and data and completely reinstall windows each year to keep everything fresh and running smoothly. It gets rid of a lot of the programs and stuff that I do not use anymore.
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    notladstyle

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    Posted January 28th, 2008 20:00

    Hardware doesn't just slow down over time. Software does.
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    kittycat83

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    Posted January 28th, 2008 20:00

    Thanks but I dont think it needs that i think its a hardware problem as i hardly have any programmes installed, might ring support tomorrow see if they can help
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    Darrel112

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    Posted January 28th, 2008 22:00

    Some specs of your 1501 would be helpful. If you have McAfee
    get rid of it. It sped up my 1501 quite a bit after I removed it. I'm using Vista Home Premium and it works great.
     
     
    Inspiron 1501, TL-50, 2gigs of RAM
    Seagate Momentus 7200 RPM HD 160 Gigs
    Windows XP Media Center & Vista Home Premium
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    kittycat83

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    Posted January 29th, 2008 16:00

    The computer isn't slowing over time its always been slow but im only now really using the laptop more.
     
    I dont know much about computers but this is what i can find on it about the system
     
    Model: Inspiron 1501
    Rating:2
    Processor: AMD Turion,64 Mobile Technology MK-36 2.0GHz
    RAM: 446MB
    System Type: 32bit operating system
    Windows vista home basic
     
    My anti-virus is trend micro PC-Cillin Internet Security 14 (One that dell gave me a free subscription to)
     
     
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    dfisher77

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    Posted January 29th, 2008 19:00

    Your computer is running so slow because of your ram. I am not sure how your computer is even functioning with only 446mb, vista's requires at least 1gig ram to function and even at 1gig it is slow. Get more ram or downgrade to windows xp and your computer will be fast again.
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    kittycat83

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    Posted February 4th, 2008 10:00

    I found a website that sells RAM for quite cheap but how easy will it be for me to replace my existing RAM?

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