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Slow running
My computer is running really slow. All programs are coming up really slow. I am not sure what is going on. I have done several virus scans and nothing comes back. What I think I am going to have to do is blow away Windows, but I don't know how to do this. Can anyone help?
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Posted March 22nd, 2004 14:00
you might can pull up the task manager, looking under "processes", to see if you have a program/process hanging, which is causing your computer to run slow.. there are instructions for reinstalling windows xp in dell support/solutions/reinstall guide..318
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Posted March 22nd, 2004 14:00
When is the last time you did a disk defrag? A fragmented hard drive can contribute to a slow running PC.
Also do a spyware scan and cleanup with one of the spyware tools such as AdAware (what I use) or SpyBot.
Do you have any file sharing (e.g. KaZaa) programs running? that can be a major issue with how the PC runs.
Many different things to consider.
Inspiron 16 5630 Laptop and WD22TB4 Docking StationSelf-built desktop for recording studio application318
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Posted March 23rd, 2004 03:00
Download SISSOFT SANDRa, and run the complete set of tests. It will tell you what processes you can disable.
josmits
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Posted March 22nd, 2004 14:00
Message Edited by josmits on 03-22-2004 10:46 AM