Well from the way you describe it, it sounds like your have enough RAM. This sounds more like a disk access issue... 1) Run a full defragment, make sure your drive is not running low on space. 2) Check that your antivirus is working properly, or try disabling it. 3) Check that your hard drive is at least 7200 RPM and not 5400 RPM. (Windows XP performance is greatly degraded by this) 4) Check for spyware running on your system.
--- In [email protected], "Rick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks for that. Will try Memtest86 but if no fault is found what is > slowing down the start up of each program? As I said, once started and > closed, re-starting of any program is more or less instantaneous. The > machine boots up with XP as normal. > > Rick > > > "N. Thomas" wrote: > > > > You can test the memory with a program called Memtest86. > > This is freeware that boots from a floppy diskette (or CD) and works > > directly with the hardware. The test will find very fault memory > > within 60 seconds. It will also show you the true memory speed. > > > > The 4-pin connector is used to supplement power to the CPU > > (primarily). It is not always needed depending on the power > > requirements of the CPU but may cause instability under heavy loads if > > it not connected. > > Original post: > > When I start my PC from cold, every program, OE, Firefox, Autoroute > etc. take several long seconds to open; Paint Shop Pro 10 takes 40 > seconds!! If I then close any of those programs and then re-open > them they open instantly. Is it anything to do with virtual memory? > > I have defragged, deleted unwanted programs, scanned for viruses, > adware, trojans etc. but nothing found. The system did work OK but not > any more; suggestions please! > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/67folB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please feel free to contact me directly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please do not post personal issues directly to the group. To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for using A-1 Computer Tech Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/A-1-Computer_Tech/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
