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System running slower and slower
I have a pentium II 350 desktop with 64 ram, 6 GB hard drive almost half full at 2.80 GB. Operating
system is Win 98SE. Lately it seems my system is taking longer and longer to open applications and
respond to even simple keystrokes within Windows programs. I have done a scandisk -- no errors found;
and a complete defrag. Yet system seems to be slow. What could be causing such a problem. I cannot
determine what, if anything, that is running in the background. I did experience a virus about a month
ago. Norton detected and quarantined it. System admin. has since removed it from the network. Yet
I still have trouble. Any advice? Best, quickest answer will be awarded points.
system is Win 98SE. Lately it seems my system is taking longer and longer to open applications and
respond to even simple keystrokes within Windows programs. I have done a scandisk -- no errors found;
and a complete defrag. Yet system seems to be slow. What could be causing such a problem. I cannot
determine what, if anything, that is running in the background. I did experience a virus about a month
ago. Norton detected and quarantined it. System admin. has since removed it from the network. Yet
I still have trouble. Any advice? Best, quickest answer will be awarded points.
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In addition to the excellent advice above, also run disk cleanup
start -->programs-->accessories-
also see here
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q276/5/79.asp
and you may want to change the role of the mahcine to network server (this just changes the way windows deals with files, does not make it a server)
start -->programs-->accessories-
also see here
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q276/5/79.asp
and you may want to change the role of the mahcine to network server (this just changes the way windows deals with files, does not make it a server)
Good thought ITsy
I would also lobby for more RAM 64 mb is not a lot these days, your computer will thank you
I would also lobby for more RAM 64 mb is not a lot these days, your computer will thank you
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Much information....thanks.
I have been in contact with Sys. Admin., unfortunately I probably know more than she. I also believe I am suffering the residual effects of a worm virus. Though Norton recognized and quarantined the virus I believe it is still there running and replicating files. I have run norton from safe mode as well as degrag and scan disk etc. etc. All appears fine, but something has to be going on. I will try these suggestions and see what happens. I am awarding points to SysExpert for the quick, encompassing response. Thank you.
I have been in contact with Sys. Admin., unfortunately I probably know more than she. I also believe I am suffering the residual effects of a worm virus. Though Norton recognized and quarantined the virus I believe it is still there running and replicating files. I have run norton from safe mode as well as degrag and scan disk etc. etc. All appears fine, but something has to be going on. I will try these suggestions and see what happens. I am awarding points to SysExpert for the quick, encompassing response. Thank you.
I did note however that this machine appears to be part of a network "Sys admin. has since...." and you may want to consult at least casually with the Sys admin before ripping through the unit.
Just a thought
ITsy