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June 14th, 2013 15:00
Microsoft Update's ethernet controller, optional update
1. dell dimension 3000, ie8, fully updated, sp3
2. came installed with intel proV100, replaced from dell with one from Realtek
3. Main issue: ie8 takes 20s to load after temp int files cleared or after restart, after that comes up right away, until next cleaning or restart.
4.Main question: since realtek is so old and can not be updated, would the one offered by Microsoft ( Trendware TrendNet Teg PCI Txr 32bit PCI Adaptor), be one I should change to?
Will it help loading IE8 faster?
All help appreciated.
5. some info: have reinstalled os twice within the last 2 weeks to see if the install was the problem, have been using a slipstreamed cd made from oem disk and sp3.
rdunnill
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June 14th, 2013 16:00
Liz, you might consider a refurbished GX620 like this that is bundled with Windows 7.
The Dimension 3000 is a very dated design and support for XP is ending in less than a year.
liz1954
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June 14th, 2013 16:00
en.community.dell.com/.../19850635.aspx
evidently I asked this before, :) Just disregard this question, thanks. :)
liz1954
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June 14th, 2013 16:00
Yes, a good idea, but am unemployed at this time, thanks anyway, Liz.
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June 14th, 2013 17:00
Me too.