Re-Installed XP running slow

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Recently I reinstalled Windows XP on my Inspiron 5150. Once done, I ran through all the nessacary drivers discs, etc. and installed everything back on. However, it has been going much(emphasis on much) slower now. It seems to be the basis of around me moving windows and scrolling through web pages. Everytime I move a window, it takes time to get to where i move it and the same with scrolling on a web page. I'm running on 768 MB RAM and 2.66 GHZ Pentium 4, so this is a huge surprise. I have also checked all of my processes on the task manager and none that aren't nessacary are running. I'd also like to note that I deleted my partition and made a new NTFS(not on quick) one in the process of reinstall. I then put some of my older documents,etc. back on from my iPod. If anyone could give some advice or help, it'd be greatly appreciated. Message Edited by PoptartHunter on 01-16-2005 05:04 PM

GreyMack · Answer

Was that a Repair or a Clean install, and did you follow the sequence in the Dell Reinstall Guides for your system?

One of my first stops for tips on Windows XP is the Langa List.

System setup secrets for Windows XP
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=12803122

Ten Ways To Make Windows XP Run Better
http://www.informationweek.com/story/IWK20011204S0009

Ten More Ways To Make Windows XP Run Better
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=17500569

I might hazard a guess, but I would prefer to have you first verify the reinstall procedure and sequence for the operating system, drivers, and all those Windows updates.

GM

PoptartHunter · Answer

It was not a repair, I completely reinstalled. But, I did not use Dell's Reinstall guidelines for I have reinstalled several times before. What do you recommend?

EDIT: I went through the Langa article and it's advice really helped. I don't think my GeForce is up to 32 bit. Thanks:)

Message Edited by PoptartHunter on 01-16-2005 06:09 PM

GreyMack · Answer

I was hoping to verify the sequence of Windows, updates, chipset driver, video adapter driver, or anything you might have noticed, but ...   It does seem related to the video adapter, but similar symptoms reportedly result from skipping the chipset driver, or installing the video driver before the chipset driver. Maybe reinstalling the video driver would be worth a shot if you haven't already tried that. Your video should be pretty good in that notebook.   Windows Indexing Service crossed my mind, but the effect should be a bit more subtle.   GM

Ice Cream · Answer

Hi PoptartHunter, I have been experiencing the same problems with my computer performance like you. Have you found any solution for your problem?   Ice Cream

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