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Breakfastatbouv
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December 18th, 2004 22:00
My new PC is running so slow compared to old system.
Ok well i have done everything from scanning my computer for viruses to deleting spyware and adware. I have deleted everything that makes computers slow. In this system i have a p4 with ht at 3ghz and 512 ram. My OLD dell computer is a intel celeron at 1.6 with 384 mb of ram. My OLD system beats my NEW system on the internet by far and i have cable on both. It opens webpages a lot faster and has faster download speeds. And i sometimes get internet errors on my new one too. What is going on with my new machine? Why is my old machine out running it when my new computer is 10x better in every aspect. Please help, thanks.
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Posted December 19th, 2004 10:00
It would appear you have an Internet Connection issue more than the PC is running slower issue, according to your post. You don't say that programs run slower, progrm access is slower, etc just that the Internet is slower.
If you are using an external router to connect both PC's to the Cable Modem, it may be you have to set up the new PC to optimize the router connection, or there may be some parameter in the NIC card setup. e.g. I have a Linksys (wired) cable routher/hub. I have to use the installation CD provided by Linksys to set up the PC's or it won't connect or connect correctly to the router. If you have a wireless system the same way, the PC must be poperly set up to use or optimize the connection.
Addtionally, more info than "it isn't as fast", including exactly how you are connected to the Internet would be useful for someone to assist you.
Go to http://www.dslreports.com/ register at the site and then you can use their tests/tools to determine your Internet connection speeds and also their tools to diagnose any NIC card setup problems.
Or, post in the Network section of the forum and you may get more specific Internet connection help. http://delltalk.us.dell.com/supportforums/board?board.id=dim_network
Message Edited by fireberd on 12-19-2004 07:14 AM
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Posted December 20th, 2004 04:00
I am connected through a router. And its not a usb connection, it is ethernet, so no software. I went to dsl reports and tweaked my modem and ran all the speed tests, they said everything seems fine, but pages still sit and sit waiting to be opened. The tests did nothing.1582
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Posted December 23rd, 2004 11:00
Are any other programs running slower? Even if they aren't, you might check your startups to make sure you're not running anything unnecessary. Firebird once suggested www.lutilities.com; that'll tell you what various processes on your computer are used for. Are you running a firewall? this can also slow down the computer; you might try a different firewall. The same is true with antivirus software.1582
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Posted December 25th, 2004 16:00
No other programs are running slower, just the internet. And i have went through my start ups, i have barely any running, and im using the windows firewall. And i have a anti-virus program also.1582
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Posted December 26th, 2004 18:00
Actually the web site is: www.liutilities.com I'm sorry I made a mistake. As for the windows firewall, I have not used it, but it's a firewall like any other, and could cause you problems of its own. I use Windows 2000; to my knowledge, you might be better off in the Windows XP forum with firewall questions.1582
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Posted December 28th, 2004 19:00
well i have had the windows firewall off for 2 weeks and it didnt make a difference.1582
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Posted December 28th, 2004 20:00
I would not recommend not having a firewall on. If you don't want to use the XP Forewall, try Zone Alarm free version. As you've experienced a firewall does not usually materially affect page opening speeds in IE.
I don't use the on board ethernet connection (I have DSL USB modem), but you might check its settings.
What is the NIC card? if it is an intel you could try at
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df/support_intel.asp?iid=HPAGE+header_support_download
either search for your component or click networking and communications, then ethernet controllers, then what you have. There may be a utility that you can download to test the card and its settings. For my card (Intel Pro/100 VE) the updated controllers installed Proset accessible from device manager; previously proset was available as a separate utility.
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Posted December 28th, 2004 21:00
Well i can tell you what my card is from my spec sheet. I have a Intel pro 100m integrated NIC card.794
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Posted December 28th, 2004 23:00
Assuming that you have Windows XP, the available downloads for Intel Pro/100 m are here:read the release notes to make sure it's what you want (probably item 4, the latest drivers and integrated Proset utility).Before downloading or installing these drivers, I suggest that you first double check in Device manager, to see what driver version you have now (and that it is indeed the Pro/100 M; device manager knows what is on your PC a spec sheet might not :-)). To get to device manager, right click My computer, click properties, Hardware tab, click device manager, click the + next to network addapters. Double click on the NIC entry (it should say something like 'Intel(R) Pro/100 M Network connection' since you say you have the pro/100 M). That will open the properties page. Driver tab should tell you which version drivers you have. If there are a lot of tabs there then you probably already have the proset utility there. If so, explore the various tabs to see what configurations you can set. I think that on the Advanced tab, there is an option to configure performance.
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Posted December 18th, 2004 22:00