Slow system ...
Try this: Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete and check what's running on your system now. If I do this just after booting up, I get about a half dozen entries. Another thing to look at: Click Start | Programs | StartUp and see what gets started when you system gets going.
I don't know if your system's slow or if it's just loaded down with too much work.
Right click My Computer, Properties, and select the performance tab. It should say 'Configured for maximum performance' or something like it. Near the bottom, you'll see three buttons: Virtual memory, File system and Graphics. Systematically click each and select stuff which 'sounds good', such as 'Full Optimization' and 'Largest cache', but don't forget to record original settings just in case. Don't be afraid to try a different 'typical role' setting.
Right click My Computer, Properties, and select device tab. Find, select, and Right click your hard drive. Select Properties, then the settings tab. Put a check in the DMA box.
This takes care of the simple stuff. Next stop is the System Monitor. This delightful utility will enable you to see what's going on 'under the hood' to make your system slow. That is, if you don't go nuts first.
Cheerios, PW. |
