amigadave wrote:
I am about to give up on fixing my Windows XP Pro computer that should be a screaming demon with its Core2Duo CPU, 2GB RAM, 512mb GPU memory and fast 7200rpm HD, but instead, it is the slowest Windows PC I think I have ever owned or used.
I guess it is time to wipe the HD and do a complete re-install, which I hate to do, as I am not the best person at keeping track of all the programs I have installed, with their registration numbers and the exact configurations I have setup that I will want to duplicate again on the clean install of XP Pro.
I so wish I could get by without any Microsoft OS and programs that only run on it and are not available for any other OS.
I don't want to pull out my hair that is already starting to thin out these days.
Any suggestions from all you smart people out there, that I might try before starting over? I have tried two different, well known virus programs, I use a firewall and up to date virus protection, and I have even tried to fix the problem with a registry cleaner.
It takes several minutes after a cold boot for the computer to respond to any mouse clicks. I guess I am spoiled by being used to the 11 second boot of my Amiga.
Use
RegCleaner to remove Programs from the Startup List. I am sure you have a lot of useless crap in there.
Use
AntiVir It has kept my PC clean for years now and the Personal Edition is free.
Look in your systems setting for virtual Memory. Increase the Filesize. That may make your PC faster.
