If the system is still slow after the previous steps you may have to check for any virus on your system or you may have to restore the operating system by backing up the data from the computer.
Thanks. I have scanned by malaware antimalawarebytes, super spyware, avast, microsoft essentials. Though minor pup adwares were cleaned, no virus as such.
I have no recourse other than re install. But how do i update windows now that microsoft has stopped support. Updates are all installed.
Important updates like service packs 3 are involved which I dont want to loose. Alternatively, I have dell xps reinstallation DVD, is there work around to install this in my daughters computer. Thks guys.
Very detailed routes for upgrade are provided. But I am not really confident to take this route, I may have to get help. Settling with XP with router firewall, good av fire wall and good av may be the solution that is optimal for me. Getting IT techie into win 10 route is costly. However it is on otherhand a good project for me to cut teeth. The m/c has only 2GB, and adding extra RAM for intel 3 core may not achieve much. Any way I am new in the forum and surprised to find the warm and knowledgeable support from all you guys. Regards cyberpayanee
I have the identical E1705 with 2gb RAM. It is OK , but runs slow with all OSs from XP to Win 10. Problem is RAM amount. It is slower than my M1530 which has a similar CPU, but 4gb RAM. Dell claims 2gb max, but some have been successful with 4gb.
ejn63
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October 17th, 2015 05:00
You can still obtain existing updates for Windows XP, including SP3:
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However, your best *** for this system is to upgrade it to Windows 7 or Windows 10.
Philip_Yip
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October 17th, 2015 10:00
You may obtain all Windows XP update up till April 2014 using the WSUS Offline Update:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/wsus-offline-update/obtaining-the-latest-service-packsbuilds-of-internet-explorer/patching-windows-xp-fully-using-the-wsus-offline-update/
However as mentioned Windows XP has been at end of life for over a year and is insecure and shouldn't be used anymore.
That model will run Windows 10 32 Bit provided that at least 1 GB (preferably 2 GB) of RAM is installed and it has the latest BIOS revision.
I advise taking the unofficial upgrade path using the Windows Insider Build 10130:
http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/windows-xpvista-%e2%86%92-windows-10-free-upgrade/
DELL-Ravi Ch
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October 13th, 2015 22:00
Hi,
I would suggest you to use the link below to optimize your Windows Xp system.
http://dell.to/1RGEPwy
Also, please clean boot the system to check if there is any third party application causing this issue.
http://bit.ly/1OAEj33
Please let me know if this helps.
c yberpilgrim
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October 14th, 2015 13:00
Thank you for the help. I hadnt tried this one but however, i did disable some programs in the startup.
My drivers are upto date and windows update has last update since they stopped support. Regards
DELL-Ravi Ch
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October 16th, 2015 01:00
Hi,
If the system is still slow after the previous steps you may have to check for any virus on your system or you may have to restore the operating system by backing up the data from the computer.
c yberpilgrim
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October 16th, 2015 22:00
Hi
Thanks. I have scanned by malaware antimalawarebytes, super spyware, avast, microsoft essentials. Though minor pup adwares were cleaned, no virus as such.
I have no recourse other than re install. But how do i update windows now that microsoft has stopped support. Updates are all installed.
Important updates like service packs 3 are involved which I dont want to loose. Alternatively, I have dell xps reinstallation DVD, is there work around to install this in my daughters computer. Thks guys.
c yberpilgrim
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October 17th, 2015 14:00
Thks ejn63. Good thought. Actually thinking of win 7 as the m/c will be OK with this OS and a bit more secure for some time.
c yberpilgrim
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October 17th, 2015 14:00
Thank you Natakuc4
Very detailed routes for upgrade are provided. But I am not really confident to take this route, I may have to get help. Settling with XP with router firewall, good av fire wall and good av may be the solution that is optimal for me. Getting IT techie into win 10 route is costly. However it is on otherhand a good project for me to cut teeth. The m/c has only 2GB, and adding extra RAM for intel 3 core may not achieve much. Any way I am new in the forum and surprised to find the warm and knowledgeable support from all you guys. Regards cyberpayanee
kirkd
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October 17th, 2015 18:00
I have the identical E1705 with 2gb RAM. It is OK , but runs slow with all OSs from XP to Win 10. Problem is RAM amount. It is slower than my M1530 which has a similar CPU, but 4gb RAM. Dell claims 2gb max, but some have been successful with 4gb.