Re: programs starting slowly

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frasier wrote:

> when i click to open a program/document sometimes it takes forever to
> open. also when i am typing something it seems to stop for a few sec.
> for example when i typed example just now i had to wait several
> seconds for the ple to display. any suggestions? it doesn't happen all
> the time but seems to be getting worse. amd 1200 processor, xp home.
> and i uninstalled sp2 and i wish i had done it a long time ago. i was
> having these problems before ui. is
> therer any way to correct this? is there a chance it's my processor
> or maybe my mouse?

There is no way for us to determine what is causing your problems from
the information contained in your post. I can say with almost 100%
certainty that while hardware may be the issue, it is probably not your
processor or your mouse. Try the information at these links:

Slow or Sluggish Computer:
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/slowcom.htm
http://aumha.org/a/health.htm - Take Out the Trash (section 4)

Malke
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www.elephantboycomputers.com
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